Boat enthusiast Matt Cain enthralls us with the history and restoration project behind one of Dunkirk's most famous rescue ships. The Lady of Mann from the Isle of Man.
Matt and Paul discuss the Dunkirk operation and stories behind it.
Manx veterans talk about their experiences on Manx Radio.
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