Recorded interview with Wendy Parker, 7 January 2025

Wendy Parker remembers the loss of her husband in a road accident, the various challenges faced after his loss and her involvement with the War Widows and RAF Widows Associations.

Wendy Parker outlines her family’s RAF background and her husband Philip’s service as an RAF musician. She tells how he died in a coach crash in Germany on 11 February 1985 and the challenges that she faced after his loss, including lack of support and financial concerns. She reflects on her involvement with the War Widows and RAF Widows Associations and the value in meeting others in the same situation.