Doug Leak: An Aussie in WW2 Bomber Command
Posted on: Mon 28 Sep 2020
Doug Leak is one of our very few remaining Australian World War 2 Bomber Command Veterans. Born in South Australia at the beginning of the Great Depression, Doug went on to join the Royal Australian Air Force, flying operational missions that contributed to restricting the German war effort, and materially supporting the eventual liberation of France. A fascinating trip down memory lane with Doug! (repeat broadcast)
Abridged version of the original interview:
Interviewer Fiona White
Image: Lancaster_I_NG128 Oct_14_- dropping windowing _1944 Public Domain https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombing_of_Duisburg_in_World_War 2