12. Flying High with Johnny Smythe
In Sierra Leone, Johnny Smythe joins the Royal Air Force. As the navigator of a Stirling bomber, he faces a series of terrifying flights over Germany.
In Sierra Leone, navigator Johnny Smythe becomes one of the first West African airmen to join the Royal Air Force. His fellow crew consider him as a lucky charm, but as he faces a series of terrifying flights, will his good fortune run out?
Helena Bonham Carter shines a light on extraordinary stories from World War Two. Join her for incredible tales of deception, acts of resistance and courage.
A 麻豆社 Studios Audio production for 麻豆社 Radio 4 and 麻豆社 Sounds.
Producers: Suniti Somaiya and Elaina Boateng
Edit Producer: Melvin Rickarby
Assistant Producer: Lorna Reader
Executive Producer: Paul Smith
Written by Alex von Tunzelmann
Commissioning editor for Radio 4: Rhian Roberts
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- Mon 8 Apr 2024 15:30麻豆社 Radio 4
- Mon 15 Jul 2024 21:00麻豆社 Radio 4 FM
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History's Secret Heroes
Helena Bonham Carter shines light on extraordinary stories from World War Two.
