Worth a listen if you can: Mar 1, 2013 18:06:49 GMT -5 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by Admin on Mar 1, 2013 18:06:49 GMT -5 ARCTIC STAR / CONVOY MEDALS / USHAKOV ETC:Worth a listen if you can:BBC Radio 5 live 27/02/2013 Worth a listen if you canFirst broadcast:Wednesday 27 February 20134 days left to listenHave a listen from about 38 mins and 30 secs into this programmeLINK: www.merchant-navy.net/forum/redirect-to/?redirect=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fprogrammes%2Fb01qx4cdALSO:George Baker was Gun Captain on HMS Howe during the arctic convoys. He describes removing ice "up to eight inches thick" to "keep the guns and the ship in working order".AT: www.merchant-navy.net/forum/redirect-to/?redirect=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fprogrammes%2Fp015m4nnK.