Explore the human side of WWII through the story of my grandfather, a Lancaster pilot, and the journey that began for me when I first stepped inside the Lancaster at Auckland's MOTAT.
See footage from inside MOTAT's Lancaster, one of only 17 Lancasters in the world today. Follow my journey to England and Germany, visiting museums, archives and wartime sites to discover my grandfather's Lancaster experiences. He participated in the most controversial mission of the war and also the most exciting mission before returning to Auckland to live in a Panmure housing development for Returned Servicemen.
Hear about these ops, as well as other fascinating facts. You will also learn how to research your own family’s military history.
You'll be amazed how much info is still available!