Bomber Command Crew (Bomb Aimer) Gift Card - Blank inside

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The Bomb Aimer was a key member of RAF Bomber Command crews during the Second World War. His principal responsibility came during the final approach to the target, when he used the bomb sight to guide the aircraft onto the correct aiming point and released the bomb load at the required moment.

In heavy bombers such as the Lancaster, Halifax and Stirling, the Bomb Aimer occupied the nose of the aircraft and called course corrections to the pilot during the bombing run. He ensured the bombs were correctly fused and entered the necessary information into the bomb sight before release. During other stages of the flight, he could assist the navigator and, in many heavy bombers, also manned the forward gun turret.

Before March 1942, bomb aiming formed part of the Observer’s duties. It then became a separate specialist role. Accuracy, concentration and calm judgement were essential, particularly while the bomber maintained a steady course over the target under enemy fire.

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