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Crew Composition
Mr. Reid describes crew composition and the relationship between British and Canadian airmen.
Training and Deployment
Mr. Reid describes deployment on arrival in England. He discusses the difficulties presented by the Sterling Bomber, and his posting to 49 Squadron / 5 Group and bombing raid the day of his arrival.
Discipline and Modern Readiness
Mr. Chaisson speaks of how the level of discipline in the military today is nowhere near what it was when he entered the service, and the negative impact he thinks it's had on the readiness of the military.
Stay or Go
Mr. Chaisson recalls how a going away party for him helped him decide to make a career out of the services.
'Friendly Fire' incident.
Mr. Garrison describes the consequences of inaccurate targeting, the death of 600 allied soldiers.
Teamwork
Mr. Garrison describes the interdependence and diversity of an air crew.
Flak, "Coning" and the impact of losing aircraft.
Mr. Garrison describes German antiaircraft activity and its often devastating effects.
Trapped
Mr. Garrison describes the plight of Upper-Mid and Tail Gunners when a bomber is going down.
Leading the Target
Mr. Garrison describes proper gunning technique and engaging the enemy over the Ruhr Valley.
Comparing bombers
Mr. Garrison describes different turret capabilities of the Halifax and Lancaster bomber.
Crewing up / First action
Mr. Garrison describes his first combat action.
Trip to London
Mr. Garrison describes travelling to London and his interest in local history.
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