Photo from Unsplash (Luke Stackpoole) Horst Kloster had supervised the loading of the bomb, despite the fact that he still knew little of its functionality or capability. He mentioned as much to his superior, Colonel Knemeyer, but wasn’t given much of an explanation. “Leave it to the scientists,” Knemeyer told him. “Your only job, your … Continue reading Attack on London
WWII
The Interrogator
Unsplash- Drew Hays “My name is Horst Kloster, and I am assigned to the Luftwaffe, and this is Fräulein Braun, a stenographer. I’ve been given the task of, how shall I put it, interviewing you. Please, don’t worry, I’m not with the Gestapo.” Boyer and Rossi were given a cup of coffee and a buttered … Continue reading The Interrogator
Another Mission
Unsplash- Renan Captain Jack Swaggart yawned and looked east toward the unfolding dawn. Although the rising sun registered with his visual senses, what he saw in his mind’s eye nearly overshadowed the splendour of cascading yellow and red colours emanating from the rising fireball. It was a splendid morning. But the peacefulness of the new day … Continue reading Another Mission
A Chastised Chauffeur
Unsplash- Aaron Huber Smiling to himself, Horst Kloster turned around and with his package in hand sauntered toward his car, a 1942 Daimler. It was parked on a side street where he had disembarked thirty minutes earlier, but the driver, Helmut Köhler, was nowhere in sight. Horst swore softly. He approached from the far side, … Continue reading A Chastised Chauffeur
A ‘Hapless’ Canuck
Captain James Buchanan eventually got up and left the building. Not used to carrying an umbrella, he did what most foreigners did: shield himself with whatever was at hand – in this case a newspaper – as he dashed through the light rain to a nearby pub. Although he had been stationed in London for … Continue reading A ‘Hapless’ Canuck
The Horten Brothers
The Horten Brothers: Courtesy David Myhra The Horten brothers? Perhaps you’ve heard of them. But don’t confuse their name with that of the founder of the Canadian coffee chain. Any WWII aircraft enthusiast could easily rattle off their names: Walter and Reimar were Luftwaffe pilots during WWII, but more importantly, aircraft designers. Although life was … Continue reading The Horten Brothers
A New Dawn
Captain Jack Swaggart, feeling fatigued, yawned and looked to the east at the unfolding dawn. Although the rising sun registered with his visual senses, what he saw in his mind’s eye nearly overshadowed the splendour of cascading yellow and red colours emanating from the rising fireball. FotoRieth - Pixabay Swaggart had already performed the … Continue reading A New Dawn
