Bloody Dangerous

In conversation with historian James Holland, former RAF pilot Colin Bell reflects on his experiences during the Second World War.

A flight lieutenant in the elite Pathfinder 608 Squadron, Colin flew the legendary Mosquito - the "Wooden Wonder" - on 50 bombing raids over Germany, including 13 missions to Berlin.

His squadron played a crucial role in the air offensive that helped bring about the Nazis' final surrender.

One in three of his comrades never returned.

From the Blitz streets of pre-war London to the freezing skies above the Reich, Colin recalls life in the cockpit, the camaraderie of those who served and the courage and sacrifice of a generation whose voices are rapidly fading from living memory.

There will be a book signing after this event.