James and his navigator go from a brightly lit ops room straight out to the aircraft to start a night flight. In reality, aircrew avoid bright light for at least an hour before night flying to allow their eyes to adjust.
Darrowby in the middle of the North Yorkshire countryside is observing strict blackout procedures, whilst RAF Abingdon, a prime target in Oxfordshire, isn't.
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