Dan Snow's History Hit artwork

The Life of a Navigator during World War Two with Arthur Spencer

Dan Snow's History Hit

English - February 24, 2019 03:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 3.5K ratings
History Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Previous Episode: The Irish Border with Professor Marie Coleman
Next Episode: Jack the Ripper's Victims with Hallie Rubenhold

Arthur Spencer was a navigator during World War Two, completing two tours of operations with 97 Squadron at RAF Woodhall Spa and RAF Bourn. He was awarded the Légion d’Honneur for providing air support for the Resistance in Italy. Dan met him in his house to discuss the life during the war, the hardship of losing friends and whether he feels guilt about the bombings.


For a related documentary to this podcast, Lancaster Behind the Scenes: Les Rutherford is on History Hit TV. Use code 'pod4' at checkout to get a 30 day free trial and your first 4 months for £4/$4. Use code 'pod4' at checkout to get a 30 day free trial and your first 4 months for £4/$4. 


Producer: Natt Tapley

Audio: Peter Curry


See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Twitter Mentions