Alfred Huberman joined the RAF in 1941 and trained as an air gunner before serving with No. 576 Squadron aboard Lancaster bombers.
The rear gunner occupied an isolated position at the back of the aircraft, scanning the darkness for enemy fighters. At high altitude, temperatures could fall far below freezing.
In this RAF Stories account, Alfred recalls wearing an electrically heated flying suit intended to protect him from the cold.
His testimony reveals the physical discomfort, vulnerability and endurance experienced by Bomber Command aircrew during wartime operations.
