The BNTVA is proud to have developed a special relationship with Cold War Conversations podcast creator, Ian Sanders. Ian has a love for all things Cold War, and spends his time recording the stories of every day people associated with the Cold War.

We were incredibly pleased that Ian joined with us at the BNTVA Conference Reunion at the RAF Museum, Cosford, in August 2021, where he shared his knowledge, skills and experience of recording his series of professional podcasts over the past couple of years.

In February 2022, the Royal Historical Society elected Ian as a Fellow to recognise his contribution to historical scholarship, which Ian gladly accepted. Ian writes about his diverse collection of oral history recordings through Cold War Conversations, "We have over 7 days worth of audio, with 1st person accounts from the son of a Soviet premier to submariners and KGB agents to childhood. We are collecting the whole gamut of Cold War experience. "

In this episode, recorded during the BNTVA Conference, Ian talks with Peter Lambourne, a young sailor, who participated in Operation Dominic at Christmas Island in 1962.

Put the kettle on, make a cup of tea and listen to Pete's experiences during the Cold War. It's well worth a listen. We'd like to take this opportunity to thank Peter for his contribution to this amazing Cold War oral archive.



Click here to listen to the podcast.

Three, Two, one, detonation…” A Royal Navy Nuclear test veteran remembers – The Cold War Conversations History Podcast