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Featuring former Royal Air Force fighter pilot Eric Carter

Simon talks to fighter pilot Eric Carter, the sole survivor of 81 Squadron who in 1941 was despatched on a top secret mission code named Force Benedict.

Simon talks to fighter pilot Eric Carter, the sole survivor of 81 Squadron, who in 1941, was despatched on a top secret mission code named Force Benedict. It's aim was to defend the port of Murmansk in Northern Russia against the Nazis. His story is now the basis of a book which came about after a chance meeting with Radio 2's very own Dermot O'Leary. Sally has the latest travel updates, Matt is on the sport and Rebecca has the top business stories. Plus there's a new confession, but will The Collective forgive?

1 hour, 55 minutes

Last on

Wed 9 Apr 2014 17:05
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • ABBA

    Knowing Me, Knowing You

    • Abba Gold (40th Anniversary Edition).
    • Polar.
    • 002.

  • Sara Bareilles

    Brave

    • (CD Single).
    • Epic.
    • 1.

  • David Bowie

    Golden Years

    • David Bowie - Best Of Bowie.
    • EMI.

  • Matt Cardle

    Hit My Heart

    • (CD Single).
    • Absolute.
    • 001.

  • Design

    Day Of The Fox

  • Mary Hopkin

    Those Were The Days

    • Those Were The Days.
    • Apple.

  • Judas Priest

    Freewheel Burning

    • Metal Works 73 - 93.
    • Columbia.
    • 14.

  • The La’s

    There She Goes

    • Love - 38 All Time Love Classics.
    • Polygram Tv.

  • Huey Lewis and the News

    Back In Time

    • Greatest Hits.
    • Capitol.

  • Odyssey

    Inside Out

    • Happy Together.
    • Big Break Records.
    • 008.

  • Gregory Porter

    Hey Laura

    • Liquid Spirit.
    • Blue Note.
    • 001.

  • Queen

    These Are The Days Of Our Lives

    • More Than Love (Various Artists).
    • Telstar.

  • Steely Dan

    Reelin' In The Years

    • A Decade Of Steely Dan.
    • MCA.

Broadcast

  • Wed 9 Apr 2014 17:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2