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What is a 'Second Dickey' (2nd Dickey) Operation

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Whenever a new crew was formed in RAF Bomber Command, the Pilot was required to join an experienced crew as Second Pilot in order to gain operational experience before flying his own crew over enemy territory. This was known as a Second Dickey (2nd Dickey)

 

More information on this and other aspects of RAF Bomber Command are to be found in Bomber Command Memories

 
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Article ID: 168
Category: Knowledgebase
Date added: 2021-11-11 14:12:48
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