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** Episode on general release Wednesday 5 February 2025.

In this episode of Never Mind the Dambusters, we welcome Eleanor Rance, the first female Church of England Chaplain in the Royal Air Force. Eleanor shares her personal experiences from her time on deployment with the RAF in Iraq, and insights into the crucial role chaplains played during the Second World War, especially in offering emotional and spiritual support to airmen. We discuss the historical context of RAF chaplaincy, the challenges faced by chaplains like George Martin, and the lasting effects of war on both service members and the chaplains themselves. It's fair to say we were emotional wrecks after this one! Many thanks to Eleanor for a wonderful and very moving discussion.

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