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A Moment In Time

Eric (Erk) Brook

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Dateline: Sydney. Thursday April 01, 2010 For many people, it is the day before a 4 day long weekend because of Easter. However, for a group of Sydney women doing extraordinary jobs, it is a regular day. A Moment In Time follows these women as they go about their work in traditional male roles. The women are all aiming to do the best that they can to get through each day regardless of what Sydney throws at them. Their aim is to be able to go home at the end of their shift, alive. Most people ...
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Dead Hunt

Kenn Crawford on Podiobooks.com

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Off the coast of Nova Scotia on a remote island, a lonely scientist, a powerful computer and a simple mistake unleash a new threat, somewhere in the hills of Margaree. Dead Hunt is the chilling tale of a desperate father’s undying love, a daughter frozen in time, and the small group of teens trapped in the aftermath of walking dead. Kenn Crawford's Zombie novel is narrated by R.E. Chambliss (Dreaming of Deliverance), and features the voice talents of: Kimi Alexandre, Brian Brown, Ry Stevenso ...
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Never Mind The Dambusters

Jane Gulliford Lowes and James Jefferies

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Never Mind The Dambusters…It’s The Bomber Command Podcast! Join historians and authors Jane Gulliford Lowes and James Jefferies as they delve into the world of RAF Bomber Command during the Second World War. In this fortnightly podcast, Jane and James explore strategy, policy, and the events which shaped one of the most controversial campaigns of the war. Despite their iconic status, Bomber Command's history extends far beyond the famed Dambusters raid of 1943 and the Avro Lancaster. Through ...
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In this conversation, Jane and James chat to historian and author Professor Alan Allport about the decision of the British cabinet to allow the RAF to start bombing Germany's Ruhr Valley. He explains that this decision, made in May 1940, was a watershed moment in the war and really marked the beginning of the bombing campaign 'proper'. Allport also…
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Jane and James interview Dr. Sarah Louise Miller about her new book on the Avro Lancaster, The Lancaster Story. They discuss the significance of the Lancaster in RAF Bomber Command during World War II and its cultural impact. They also explore the personal stories and experiences of those involved with the Lancaster, including ground crew and WAAFs…
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In this episode, Jane and James discuss RAF Bomber Command's role in Operations Neptune and Overlord, initially focusing on the preparations for the invasion, particularly the mine-laying element known as MAPLE. They explore the complexities, challenges, and successes of the mine-laying operations, highlighting the inter-service cooperation and the…
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WARNING: This episode contains graphic descriptions of war, death and injury which some listeners may find distressing. In this episode, Jane and James continue their discussion about the Wuppertal raid of May 1943, focusing on the experiences of two crews from 10 Squadron, Penny's Prangers and the Clarke crew, each taking part in their first opera…
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In this episode, Jane and James discuss the planning of the raid on Wuppertal on 29/30 May 1943. They explore the reasons why Bomber Command targeted the Ruhr Valley and how targets were selected and operations were planned. They also focus on two rookie crews from 10 Squadron who took part in the raid, the Pennicott and Clarke crews. The episode h…
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100 year old RAF veteran Tom Davidson shares his experiences of flying on a Halifax in 1944-1945. In this episode of Never Mind the Dam Busters, Jane and James discuss the Handley Page Halifax, an unsung hero of Bomber Command. They delve into the evolution of the Halifax, from the 'death-trap' early Marks to the magnificent Mk III, and its role in…
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In this episode, the James and Jane are joined by Dr. Dan Ellin to discuss the role of ground crew, ground personnel (there's a difference!) and Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) during World War II. The conversation touches on the concept of the 'chop girl' and the superstitions surrounding dating aircrew. The hosts also explore the relationships…
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Welcome to the first episode of Never Mind The Dambusters! In this episode James and Jane discuss the origins of their mutual interest in RAF Bomber Command, and talk about the evolution of Strategic Bombing Theory from the Great War to the late 1930s. What did it take to build a strategic bomber force and why was it necessary? How do you build a b…
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Welcome to Never Mind The Dambusters, a brand new podcast dedicated to RAF Bomber Command's wartime history. The Dams raids were perhaps amongst the most famous and daring of the Second World War, but there's so much more to Bomber Command's history. Join historians Jane Gulliford Lowes and James Jefferies fortnightly for a deep dive into Bomber Co…
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Click HERE To Watch Full on nufilm.live Au début des années 80, Patrick, fils à papa désinvolte, va, après son premier échec amoureux, se transformer en talentueux entrepreneur. Dov, dont la mère attend de brillantes études, quitte le lycée pour travailleBy wgxhsa
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Steve has had an epic struggle. Everyone who has seen him is very surprised that he is still alive. They have not written him off as a lost cause but he has defied the odds and is not dead. However, he has a lot a fighting to do with a long road of recovery ahead of him. His first goal (if he was able to think logically about it) is to last the nig…
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Paramedic Natalie is having a bad day. In her eyes, she is doing her job to the best of her ability. She is getting to the calls quickly and treating the patient, often in difficult circumstances. Her boss does not agree. He thinks that her high powered rapid response motorcycle is spending more time on its kickstand than what it is under lights an…
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It has been a long day for Sydney train driver Judy. She is only halfway through her shift and already she has prepared her train for service and driven up until the last possible moment of her meal break. Arriving at Central station, she has sufferred a train driver's worst nightmare. After dealing with a series of people that she would not feed, …
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Police Officers Nicole, Leila & Caroline haven't had enough fun for the afternoon - they want more! Cruising around Sydney's Chinatown district, Leila is hungry for Chinese as well as some action. The two experienced officers want to ensure that rookie cop Caroline has a great first day but they also want to make sure she doesn't end the day as ano…
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After a slow start, Station Officer Renee and Rescue Operator Katrina are winding down at the fire station after a difficult rescue. Now off the clock, the two women can take their time and have a long hot shower. Katrina's day isn't over yet, Natalie has invited her out for a drink to meet a couple of overseas paramedics who are visiting Sydney.…
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In this chapter, Paramedic Natalie needs another pair of hands in a confined space. Looking at the emergency workers on the scene, Natalie could only see one solution. This would mean teamwork with a person that she did not know. At that stage though, Natalie could not be choosy. What was she doing there, anyway? Isn't her job to get there as quick…
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Rescue Operator Katrina to put her recent training into action. While the rescue training was extensive, it could not cover every scenario. This scenario was very real. It was going to be a difficult rescue and Paramedic Natalie has just made it that little bit harder, dirtier, smeller and cramped for Katrina by requesting her pair of hands, specif…
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Police Officer Caroline has been awaiting this moment for months. She is working her first shift as a fully trained Police Officer and along with her partners Leila & Nicole, she is speeding towards Central railway station. It is the start of the afternoon rush hour and everyone wants to go home. Somehow though, if you add some action to the mix, s…
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Judy has been driving her Sydney train for a few hours now and is coming up to the train where she is required to have her meal break. She is eagerly awaiting her arrival at Central station then she can go for a walk and eat. The trip has been smooth so far and once the train gets to Central, it is not Judy's problem any more as another driver will…
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It's a sunny afternoon in Sydney but for Emergency Department doctor Lisa, she has no idea what the outside world is like. This afternoon, her world is filled up with fixing people who have been injured or are acutely ill. Moving from patient to patient, Lisa finds herself grativating towards one cubicle in particular. Questioning her morals but no…
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Natalie is a motorcycle rider who does not care about the stopped traffic, speed limits or red traffic lights. If you are in severe pain after an injury or an accident, you could do a lot worse than to have paramedic Natalie and her fast motorcycle speeding to come to you. It is a nice day in Sydney for a motorcycle ride and Natalie is certainly ge…
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Katrina is waiting at the fire station and hears the noise that she has been waiting hours for - an alarm for her. She finally has a job. This is no ordinary job that she will not remember next week. She will remember this dirty, dark, smelly and confined spaces job for the rest of her career. The eyes of Sydney's travelling public will be watching…
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Katrina is starting to suffer with cabin fever. New to the Platoon, she wants to get out there & get her hands dirty. She sees the other trucks getting to leave on jobs but she has to stay behind and wait. It is starting to do her head in. Renee sees this and decides that it is time that Katrina goes out for a city drive instead of sitting around d…
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It is an impressive April day in Sydney as Caroline drives her car across the Sydney Harbour Bridge. She meets her management team as well as her partners. After a tour of the station, some paperwork and filling her hell-belt with supplies, Caroline is ready to be let loose on the unsuspecting citizens of Sydney on her first day of her new job.…
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