Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
Part 5 of a 6-part series detailing 3 Squadron RAAF during World War II, featuring extensive interviews with squadron members who were there.
Interviews are from the Australians at War Film Archive.
In this episode we feature: Bobby Gibbes (ID: 2545); Ken McRae (ID: 424); Alan Righetti (ID: 984); and Thomas Russell (ID: 400).
A big thank you again to 3 Squadron historian James Oglethorpe for his consultation and invaluable contributions.
Part 1 here: youtube.com/watch?v=LE7zgOSyvRk
Part 2 here: youtube.com/watch?v=QMcOaOdLNGA
Part 3 here: youtube.com/watch?v=zdkpbctNEXk
Part 4 here: youtu.be/HBZhXuWrpX0
CONTENT:
00:00 New Year's Day, 1943
01:22 Alan Righetti, 3SQN catastrophe
02:13 Ken McRae & Bobby Gibbes, Bi’r Düfän raid
08:39 Alan Righetti,Zuara, Jan 22, 1943
18:28 Sorties over the Mediterranean Sea & Mareth Line
22:38 Thomas Russell, Sicily Invasion
26:36 Ken McRae, 11th of August bombing attack
29:13 3SQN on Mainland Italy
30:53 Salerno
31:46 Ken McRae, Grottaglie air field, Taranto
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_____________ Disclaimer _____________
Original footage and recreated scenes (using DCS, War Thunder, etc) may not be 100% accurate to the event being described but has been used for dramatic effect. This is because there may not have been original footage of a particular event available, or copyright prevents us from showing it. Our aim is to be as historically true as we can be given the materials available.
Copyright disclaimer under fair dealing sections ss 40/103C, ss 41/103A,ss 42/103B of the Copyright Act which includes research, study, criticism, review, and reporting of news. Copyright remains with the respective owners. These videos are made for educational purposes only.
The Australian Military Aviation History Association is a not-for-profit association with the intent of recording, preserving and promoting Australian military aviation history.
Part 5 of a 6-part series detailing 3 Squadron RAAF during World War II, featuring extensive interviews with squadron members who were there.
Interviews are from the Australians at War Film Archive.
In this episode we feature: Bobby Gibbes (ID: 2545); Ken McRae (ID: 424); Alan Righetti (ID: 984); and Thomas Russell (ID: 400).
A big thank you again to 3 Squadron historian James Oglethorpe for his consultation and invaluable contributions.
Part 1 here: youtube.com/watch?v=LE7zgOSyvRk
Part 2 here: youtube.com/watch?v=QMcOaOdLNGA
Part 3 here: youtube.com/watch?v=zdkpbctNEXk
Part 4 here: youtu.be/HBZhXuWrpX0
CONTENT:
00:00 New Year's Day, 1943
01:22 Alan Righetti, 3SQN catastrophe
02:13 Ken McRae & Bobby Gibbes, Bi’r Düfän raid
08:39 Alan Righetti,Zuara, Jan 22, 1943
18:28 Sorties over the Mediterranean Sea & Mareth Line
22:38 Thomas Russell, Sicily Invasion
26:36 Ken McRae, 11th of August bombing attack
29:13 3SQN on Mainland Italy
30:53 Salerno
31:46 Ken McRae, Grottaglie air field, Taranto
Please consider supporting this channel by purchasing our merchandise at https://peacemaker.fashion
Transcripts and discussion can be found at our Substack militaryaviationvideos.substack.com
We are affiliates for AVI-8 watches. Get 20% off full-priced items by using the code AMAHA when you click through to avi-8.com/AMAHA
If you are looking for an aviation themed gift and want to support this channel, check out the Military Shop by using our affiliate link https://militaryshop.com.au/?ref=AMAHA and you can also use our coupon code AMAHA for a discount!
We are affiliates with Airfix Models - please use our link https://prf.hn/l/meNMQn5
You can also support us here: raafdocumentary.com/support
_____________ Disclaimer _____________
Original footage and recreated scenes (using DCS, War Thunder, etc) may not be 100% accurate to the event being described but has been used for dramatic effect. This is because there may not have been original footage of a particular event available, or copyright prevents us from showing it. Our aim is to be as historically true as we can be given the materials available.
Copyright disclaimer under fair dealing sections ss 40/103C, ss 41/103A,ss 42/103B of the Copyright Act which includes research, study, criticism, review, and reporting of news. Copyright remains with the respective owners. These videos are made for educational purposes only.
The Australian Military Aviation History Association is a not-for-profit association with the intent of recording, preserving and promoting Australian military aviation history.
