Bomber Command Crew (Wireless Operator) Gift Card - Blank inside

$3.99 USD

The Wireless Operator was a key member of RAF Bomber Command crews during the Second World War. His principal responsibility was to maintain the aircraft’s wireless communications link, receiving messages from base and, when authorised or necessary, transmitting signals. Because bomber operations were generally conducted under wireless silence for much of the sortie, receiving and relaying information was often more routine than transmitting. Messages could include recalls, wind corrections, warnings and other information useful to the navigator.

In heavy bombers such as the Lancaster, Halifax and Stirling, the Wireless Operator also assisted the navigator by obtaining radio bearings and position fixes. He operated and monitored the aircraft’s wireless equipment and, in an emergency, could transmit distress and position signals. Depending on the aircraft, unit and operation, he might also dispense Window or operate electronic countermeasures such as Tinsel, which used the bomber’s wireless transmitter to jam German night-fighter-control radio communications.

Until March 1942, the role was commonly combined with that of Air Gunner, producing the Wireless Operator/Air Gunner, or WOp/AG. After the trades were separated, wireless operators no longer received gunnery training. Accurate Morse work, technical ability and sustained concentration were fundamental to the role, making the Wireless Operator an important contributor to Bomber Command operations.

Product Details | Greeting Cards Blank

A distinctive card for warbird enthusiasts and history lovers. Featuring our WWII Bomber Command artwork, these cards are suitable for birthdays, Christmas, thank-yous or simply sending a personal message to someone who shares your interest in aviation history.

✈ Printed on quality cardboard paper for a substantial feel
✈ Vibrant toner-based printing for clear, detailed artwork
✈ Blank inside, giving you space to add your own message
✈ Includes a complimentary envelope
✈ Suitable for a wide range of occasions
✈ Available in three sizes:
- Small: 4″ × 6″ (101 × 152 mm)
- Medium: 5″ × 7″ (127 × 178 mm)
- Large: 5.83″ × 8.27″ (148 × 210 mm)

Manufacturing | Generic Cards Blank

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This product is printed in and ships from Latvia & the United States

The blank product is sourced from Sweden.