Our host today is Chris Beswick from the Talking Newspaper.

In this captivating episode of the AVRO Story, he takes us on a journey back to World War II with the legendary Avro Lancaster.

We hear the remarkable tales of Sergeant John Monaghan, who recounts his experiences as a radio operator and gunner during harrowing missions over Berlin and beyond. As he revisits the cockpit of a Lancaster at the AVRO Heritage Museum, John shares poignant memories of dropping supplies to starving Dutch civilians and repatriating British prisoners of war.

Joined by his son Andy, historian Ian Sanders, and aviation blogger Frank Pleszak, this episode is a heartfelt tribute to bravery and resilience in the face of war.