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Cold War Nuclear Bombing Missions and a UFO Encounter (354)
Manage episode 427425310 series 2312958
Cold War RAF pilot Jeremy Lane, shares his gripping experiences, from nuclear bombing missions to a close encounter with a UFO.
He was trained to fly the Canberra aircraft on nuclear bombing missions and describes how the American weaponry they would have used required dual control from both the President of the United States and the British Prime Minister.
Jeremy also describes the Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) duties where aircraft were always on standby, ready to fly their nuclear missions at a moment's notice.
He shares his experiences with escape and evasion training, designed to prepare pilots for the possibility of being shot down over enemy territory. The training was gruelling, involving everything from water survival exercises, evading capture in the wilderness and how to stand up to interrogation. It was a stark reminder of the risks these pilots faced daily.
However, it wasn't all tension and drills. Life on the squadron had its moments of camaraderie and even humour. Our guest recounts how young pilots, feeling invincible, would joke about heading west instead of completing their mission if war ever broke out.
The episode concludes with a truly extraordinary story—a close encounter with a UFO. During a night flight exercise, our guest, his crew and other aircraft witnessed a mysterious, pulsating object in the sky.
Episode extras https://coldwarconversations.com/episode354/
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00:00 Mysterious Shape in the Sky
00:25 Introduction to Cold War Conversations
01:53 American Nuclear Weaponry and Dual Control
04:56 Life on Quick Reaction Alert
12:54 Navigating and Bombing Techniques
21:32 Positive Vetting Process
28:57 Suicide Mission Realities
29:35 A Surreal Briefing at Laarbruch
33:47 Escape and Evasion Training
36:26 Life on a Frontline Squadron
42:23 Disillusionment with the Air Force
55:09 Transition to Civilian Life
56:24 A Close Encounter with a UFO
01:02:12 Podcast Conclusion and Extras
Cold War, Raf Pilot, Jeremy Lane, Nuclear Bombing Missions, Canberra Aircraft, Ufo Sighting, Quick Reaction Alert, Escape And Evasion Training, Cold War Aviation, Dual-Control Weaponry, American Weaponry, Cold War Podcast, Military Aviation, Night Flight Exercise, Pulsating Object, Cold War History, British Military, Cold War Stories, Cold War Intelligence, Cold War Missions
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
384 에피소드
Manage episode 427425310 series 2312958
Cold War RAF pilot Jeremy Lane, shares his gripping experiences, from nuclear bombing missions to a close encounter with a UFO.
He was trained to fly the Canberra aircraft on nuclear bombing missions and describes how the American weaponry they would have used required dual control from both the President of the United States and the British Prime Minister.
Jeremy also describes the Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) duties where aircraft were always on standby, ready to fly their nuclear missions at a moment's notice.
He shares his experiences with escape and evasion training, designed to prepare pilots for the possibility of being shot down over enemy territory. The training was gruelling, involving everything from water survival exercises, evading capture in the wilderness and how to stand up to interrogation. It was a stark reminder of the risks these pilots faced daily.
However, it wasn't all tension and drills. Life on the squadron had its moments of camaraderie and even humour. Our guest recounts how young pilots, feeling invincible, would joke about heading west instead of completing their mission if war ever broke out.
The episode concludes with a truly extraordinary story—a close encounter with a UFO. During a night flight exercise, our guest, his crew and other aircraft witnessed a mysterious, pulsating object in the sky.
Episode extras https://coldwarconversations.com/episode354/
The fight to preserve Cold War history continues and via a simple monthly donation, you will give me the ammunition to continue to preserve Cold War history. You’ll become part of our community, get ad-free episodes, and get a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank you and you’ll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history.
Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/
If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, We also welcome one-off donations via the same link.
Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/
Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/ColdWarPod
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/
Youtube https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations
Love history? Check out Into History at this link https://intohistory.com/coldwarpod
00:00 Mysterious Shape in the Sky
00:25 Introduction to Cold War Conversations
01:53 American Nuclear Weaponry and Dual Control
04:56 Life on Quick Reaction Alert
12:54 Navigating and Bombing Techniques
21:32 Positive Vetting Process
28:57 Suicide Mission Realities
29:35 A Surreal Briefing at Laarbruch
33:47 Escape and Evasion Training
36:26 Life on a Frontline Squadron
42:23 Disillusionment with the Air Force
55:09 Transition to Civilian Life
56:24 A Close Encounter with a UFO
01:02:12 Podcast Conclusion and Extras
Cold War, Raf Pilot, Jeremy Lane, Nuclear Bombing Missions, Canberra Aircraft, Ufo Sighting, Quick Reaction Alert, Escape And Evasion Training, Cold War Aviation, Dual-Control Weaponry, American Weaponry, Cold War Podcast, Military Aviation, Night Flight Exercise, Pulsating Object, Cold War History, British Military, Cold War Stories, Cold War Intelligence, Cold War Missions
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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