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Pilot Training
Mr. Power talks about learning to fly multi-engine aircrafts and being selected to go to Boundary Bay, where he joined a crew that he would fly with throughout the war.
The Drunken Tail Gunner
Mr. Thomarat talks about a gunner on his crew that caused problems for the rest of the men.
Halifax Riots
Mr. Ramsay talks about the Halifax riots that took place after VE Day.
Search Party
Mr. Ramsay talks about a couple of instances where he was involved in search parties looking for downed air craft.
Patriotism is necessary.
Mr. Peterson reflects on camaraderie in the line of fire, his pride in service and the need for patriotic vigilance.
Gas exposure and injury to the eye
Mr. Peterson describes in general the German use of explosive shells to deliver gas attacks, and more specifically being blinded in his right eye by exposure to gas.
War is thankless
Mr. Peterson discusses the increasing independence of the Canadian Corps at Vimy, followed by his reflections on the likelihood of survival on the Front.
Enjoying every minute of his service
Mr. Peterson describes the light-hearted attitude of Canadian soldiers new to France, and how they got a sense of reality after being moved to the front.
Our first march was thirty-two miles.
Mr. Perdue describes his basic training, and being withheld from active duty because of his skill as a bootmaker.
All he had was two holes for a nose.
Mr. Perdue describes some of the devastating injuries he witnessed while overseas.
One of our convoy lost a propellor.
Mr. Perdue describes being convoyed to England and outwaiting a German submarine ambush at Liverpool.
Bringing their souls back home
Mr. Moulton describes a spiritual journey to Europe to reclaim the souls of his friends.
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