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Lone bomber attack on the airbase
Mr. Snell recalls witnessing a lone bomber attacking his base on two occasions.
Red Alert in Digby
Mr.Snell talks about being sent to Digby after the Battle of Britain and the roles the ground crew played to get the flight crews ready for missions while on Red Alert.
Impending Invasion
Mr.Snell recalls how the ground crew were concerned that they were expected to defend the airbase if an invasion occurred.
Armed at all times
Mr.Snell recalls having to be armed at all times while working on the planes, in case of an invasion on the airbase.
Lysander Air plane
Mr.Snell discusses the Lysander Air plane.
Arrival in England
Mr. Snell recalls his awareness of the invasion of the low countries in France and Dunkirk when he arrived in England.
Going overseas
Mr. Snell talks about going to the airbase in Rockcliff, and within three months being shipped overseas to England.
First Impressions
Mr. Snell talks about his first impressions of his RAF base in England.
Shooting At Enemy Planes
Mr. Loranger talks about a dangerous way to relax; shooting at enemy fighters.
A Church With Two Steeples
Mr. Loranger describes the results of misidentifying a target area.
Heat of the Shrapnel
Mr. Loranger recalls a close call he had with a piece of Shrapnel.
Not a Shot Fired.
Mr. Loranger discusses the clearing of Dieppe and a clever German artillery installation.
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