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Blighty Thank God

Blighty Thank God

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 ‘Blighty Thank God’ is a 12-part podcast, based on the ‘lost’ diary of WW2 RAF pilot Flt. Sgt. Ron Chapman, 22, who served in Africa, the Middle East and Europe. Hosted and produced by his journalist son Neil Chapman it tells some of stories he uncovered when he researched the diary, found 30 years after his father died. The accompanying website - www.blightythankgod.co.uk - contains the complete diary, context notes, maps, photographs and background material.
The project is a tribute to the thousands of reluctant WW2 warriors from many nations. Too many of them never made it home to their Blighty.
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    • Blighty Thank God - Trailer

      Blighty Thank God - Trailer
      Sep 7 2023

      'Blighty Thank God' tells the stories uncovered in the 'lost' diary of WW2 RAF pilot, Flt. Sgt. Ron Chapman, who served in Africa, the Middle East and Europe.
      It is hosted by his son, former journalist Neil Chapman, who researched the diary using various historical sources.


      I'd welcome any messages, especially if you enjoyed the episode stories.

      To find maps, photographs and other material associated with each episode as well as the complete diary and context notes visit the podcast website – www.blightythankgod.co.uk.
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      3 min
    • 1 Death in Winter

      1 Death in Winter
      Sep 7 2023

      January, 1943 my father had recently arrived at RAF Habbaniya, Iraq as a member of the Communications Flight based there. But settling in wasn’t easy.
      It’s here that he started his diary, which very quickly highlights death is ever present - on this occasion his Squadron Leader George Milnes (RNZAF) goes missing with some high profile passengers on board his plane.
      Diary entries read by grandson David
      Episode photo: Sq. Ldr. Milnes

      I'd welcome any messages, especially if you enjoyed the episode stories.

      To find maps, photographs and other material associated with each episode as well as the complete diary and context notes visit the podcast website – www.blightythankgod.co.uk.
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      17 min
    • 2 Piled into Hills at Wadi Halfa

      2 Piled into Hills at Wadi Halfa
      Sep 8 2023

      Throughout 1943 my father had problems with his dentures, having lost his teeth in a plane crash in Sudan that happened within weeks of him being posted to West Africa in November-December, 1941 as a ferry pilot. Even though he was lucky to be alive, the RAF saw fit to give him an endorsement in his pilot’s log book despite flying his plane as he had been trained.
      Diary entries read by grandson Ruairi.
      Grateful thanks to Rachel Bostock - @rachelbostockmusic - for permission to use her rendition of The Rouse/Reveille.
      Additional voices: Melannie O’Connor, Simon Proffitt, Colum Doyle.
      Episode photo: Flt. Sgt Ron Chapman at the controls of a Tomahawk.

      I'd welcome any messages, especially if you enjoyed the episode stories.

      To find maps, photographs and other material associated with each episode as well as the complete diary and context notes visit the podcast website – www.blightythankgod.co.uk.
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      17 min
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