The Air Raid Heroes

June 28th and 29th 1942, Weston-Super-Mare saw two nights of ‘horror’ which saw more than 100 people killed, hundreds more injured and many landmarks levelled by 52 high-explosive bombs and more than 10,000 savage incendiary devices.

This episode is all about the event and the people who made a difference.

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This podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England.

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SOURCES

Western Daily Press - Tuesday 30 June 1942

Western Daily Press - Thursday 02 July 1942

Western Daily Press - Wednesday 15 July 1942

Western Daily Press - Saturday 24 October 1942

Weston Mercury

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