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Enlistment
Mr. Knockwood talks about enlisting at the age of 18 and what he knew about the Korean War at the time.
Letters From Youth
Mr. Abdallah talks about how his feelings towards Remembrance Day have changed since the end of the war and how letters from students made him feel good.
American Comrades
Mr. Abdallah talks about the comradery that he experienced between the American and Canadian troops.
At The Movies
At the end of the war Mr. Abdallah was given a new job. He and ten others were to play movies, at a Repatriation Depot, for the other soldiers that were waiting to go home.
Taking Pictures
Mr. Abdallah explains how the Lancaster Bombers would take pictures while out on missions.
Kite Bombs
Mr. Abdallah explains what kite bombs are and talks about a close call their dispatch rider had with one.
Ardennes Salient
Mr. Abdallah speaks about the time he spent in the Ardennes Salient.
Message From the Cardinal
Before leaving England for France the troops gather to listen to some speeches from their superiors. Mr. Abdallah talks about these speeches and the Cardinal’s humourous closing remarks.
Caught in the Middle
Mr. Abdallah talks about being in France to lay down an air field and explains how they got caught in between the Canadian Army and the German Army.
Counting The Planes
Mr. Abdallah explains how they counted the planes as they came back in from a mission to see if everyone made it back safely.
Target Practice
Mr. Abdallah explains the use of a drogue in target practise.
End of War Reaction
Ms. Dion discusses her reaction as well as the reaction of her family to the end of the war.
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