This episode features the Fairey Barracuda and a new book on the aircraft by Naval Air Historian, Matt Willis. We also feature an interview with PO Anthony Johnson RN, a Telegraphist Air Gunner in the Barracuda who served at the end of WW2.
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Show Content
- 02.36 – The Fairey Barracuda – Matt Willis
- 35.13 – PO Anthony Johnson RN
- 16.33 – LT Derrik Armson RN reference
- 22:27 – Outtake with A Johnson
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