Recorded interview of David Walpole by Dick Wickham, part 2 of 2 (first part of side B of microcassette) (MC 376/564/2a)
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Recorded interview of David Walpole by Dick Wickham, part 2 of 2 (first part of side B of microcassette)
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MC 376/564/2a
part of 1 side of microcassette
nd [late 1980s]
General documents relating to the activities of the 2nd Air Division/Wartime Norfolk/Dick Wickham's recordings of Norfolk residents
Dick Wickham, David Walpole
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Interview of David Walpole. Stories about a Blenheim towing a target and nearly being shot-up. Describes working in the Air Training Corps [ATC] and [Royal] Observer Corps, with story about witnessing Lancaster bomber on 'Dam Busters' practice run. Dick Wickham outlines how he was writing his book. David Walpole describes living on airbase and meeting an American veteran who flew B-17s from near Thetford. Recording ends after 12 minutes 50 seconds. For previous recording, see MC 376/564/1.