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John Martin, of RAF Bomber Command: Shot down over Germany in WW2: Part One
To mark the RAF's centenary, 95-year-old John Martin, from Cardigan, recalls flying with Bomber Command. On just his third night time raid, John's Lancaster was shot down near Berlin.
John shares his incredible story of danger and bravery against incredible odds, in five parts, on Wynne's show.
John lives in Cardigan with his wife Adelaide - they've been married for 73 years.
Many World War Two raids returned with planes missing - with 55,573 men dying.
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