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Risky Practises
Mr. Wickens describes the “conversion” unit for training bomber pilots, and the risks faced by the aircrews.
Crew Friendly Aircraft
Mr. Wickens describes the ergonomics of Halifax bombers and the working positions of her crew.
G-Box Navigation
Mr. Wickens describes the use of the G-box for navigating.
Uncomfortable Voyage
The trip overseas took 14 days. Mr. Wickens talks about the trip and a tactic used by the captain of the ship he was on to get there safely.
Bush Pilot
Mr. Wickens talks about an experience he had with a bush pilot during a stormy day of training.
One of the Funniest Things
Mr. Quick tells an amusing story about bartering for eggs with local Italian farmers.
Ilio’s Story
Mr. Quick describes the adoption of a starving young Italian boy, Ilio, and having him with them for the duration of the Italian Campaign.
No Fraternization
Mr. Quick describes getting in trouble for a kind-hearted gesture, but being vindicated by his commanding officer.
Lucky Break
Mr. Quick talks about a time that he was lucky to escape death. He goes on to talk about another photographer who wasn’t so lucky.
Drawing Rations
Mr. Quick describes the makeup of the Film and Photo Unit and negotiating to improve his crew’s working environment.
Train Ride Picking up Recruits
Mr. Young speaks about his journey from Prince Albert to Saskatoon, picking up recruits along the way and how they all ended up joining the same reconnaissance regiment better known as the suicide regiment.
Issuing Weapons
Mr. Quick goes to get his weapon and they try to give him a rifle. He refuses to take it and explains why.
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