3 Squadron RAAF in WW2 | Part 5

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:    • 3 Squadron RAAF in WW2 | Part 1   Part 2 here:    • 3 Squadron RAAF in WW2 | Part 2   Part 3 here:    • 3 Squadron RAAF in WW2 | Part 3   Part 4 here:    • 3 Squadron RAAF in WW2 | Part 4   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 https://militaryaviationvideos.substa... We are affiliates for AVI-8 watches. Get 20% off full-priced items by using the code AMAHA when you click through to https://www.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: https://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.