The WWII Diary of Lancaster Pilot Bruce Johnston

What's New Aug/Sep 2008

It's possible that the mystery "port ED6" noted on August 5/44 in Johnston's diary may be an Engine Driven Generator. If you have any further thoughts or other suggestions on this, let us know!

And a reminder that if you know any of the people mentioned in the diary, or have any related photos or history you wish to share, please contact us through the Guestbook.

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This website chronicles the training and tour of operation of Lancaster bomber pilot Bruce Johnston, through the diary he kept during his time with the RCAF in 1944.

His diary listings are transcribed here word for word, and provide a fascinating, and unedited view of life for a young Canadian pilot in both Bomber Command, and Britain during World War II.

Notes accompany each diary page, to help explain the technical terms, 1940’s colloquialisms, and to help keep track of the large number of people coming and going through the narrative.

Much of this additional information is summarized in the Terms, Colleagues, and other menu buttons on the left of the screen.

We hope you enjoy reading his story, and encourage you to sign our guest book, and provide any comments you have on this site.

Bruce Johnston (standing at centre) and crew