48 min

Target Berlin The Mighty Eighth Podcast

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In this episode, we tell the story of the first American daylight bombing raid over Berlin, which took place on March 4, 1944.
The mission was led by the 95th Bomb Group – the only Eighth Air Force Bomb Group to receive the Distinguished Unit Citation three times.
We visit the Red Feather Club at Horham in Suffolk – including the Blue Lounge dance hall, Brad's Bar and the 95th Bomb Group museum.
We find out why the 95th Bomb Group pushed ahead with the Berlin raid – despite a recall order which saw other planes turn back.
And we discuss the strategy behind the mission – and how it helped the Allies achieve air supremacy, paving the way for D-Day three months later.
Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
Visit the Mighty Eighth Podcast website: mighty8thpodcast.com
To contact Johann and Mike, email johann@ruralcity.co.uk
Follow the Mighty Eighth Podcast on X - @mighty8thpod
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In this episode, we tell the story of the first American daylight bombing raid over Berlin, which took place on March 4, 1944.
The mission was led by the 95th Bomb Group – the only Eighth Air Force Bomb Group to receive the Distinguished Unit Citation three times.
We visit the Red Feather Club at Horham in Suffolk – including the Blue Lounge dance hall, Brad's Bar and the 95th Bomb Group museum.
We find out why the 95th Bomb Group pushed ahead with the Berlin raid – despite a recall order which saw other planes turn back.
And we discuss the strategy behind the mission – and how it helped the Allies achieve air supremacy, paving the way for D-Day three months later.
Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
Visit the Mighty Eighth Podcast website: mighty8thpodcast.com
To contact Johann and Mike, email johann@ruralcity.co.uk
Follow the Mighty Eighth Podcast on X - @mighty8thpod
Follow the Mighty Eighth Podcast on Facebook - @mighty8thpod
Follow the Mighty Eighth Podcast on Instagram - @mighty8thpod
Follow Johann on X - @johanntasker
Follow Mike on X - @mikehistorian

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

48 min

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