My grandfather's memoirs talk about how surprised he was to arrive in London in '44 and find it completely blacked out. He had a number of close calls with Buzz Bombs both in England, and on the Continent (he called them the "Antwerp Express" and "Leige Local", depending on how high they were). Worth remembering that England was a war zone, where anything could happen, from 39-45.
Friend of the family was a child during the Blitz, and along with many others, was sent to "safety" in the countryside in Wales. Came home years later with a thick Welsh brogue, much to his parents' consternation. :-)
but I bet he could sing...
:)