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Baptism of Fire in Italy
Mr. Finestone describes his baptism by fire and the very difficult fighting in Italy. He tells of how the Germans were well prepared and did not make any mistakes.
The End of My War
Mr. Finestone recalls his last drive towards Rome. They were under heavy shellfire, crossing streams and rivers when he became wounded by an 88 shell. He was bleeding profusely, but an ambulance was close by and took him to a hospital where he spent 2 ½ months. Due to his serious injuries, he was sent back to Canada on the Lady Nelson.
Return Home to Canada
Mr. Finestone describes his injuries, his return home and the reaction of his parents upon his return to Canada.
Readjusting to Civilian Life
Mr. Finestone describes how he had a hard time readjusting to civilian life after he returned home to Canada. He also describes the contrast between what was going on in Canada and what his regiment was doing overseas.
Would You Do it Again?
Mr. Finestone describes why he would do it all over again.
Reaction to the Holocaust
Mr. Finestone describes his reaction to the Holocaust.
A Very Close Call
Mr. Warren's Spitfire is struck by shrapnel or ack-ack, leaving a hole in the cockpit and him with a numb leg. He jettisons his bombs and returns to base. Smelling something burning, his investigation finds a piece of molten metal in a tin box in his tunic pocket. During this clip, Mr. Warren also explains why Spitfire pilots seldom ejected if their plane was shot down.
Perspectives on Death and Danger
Mr. Warren differentiates between how ground and air forces might view targeting the enemy. He also compares the perspectives of ground and air forces in terms of proximity to the enemy.
Reunion with the Dutch Underground
Mr. Warren describes suppression bombing in the Scheldt designed to keep the Germans heads down while the Canadian army advanced. Years later, at a meeting in Holland, he is surprised to be confronted by a member of the World War Two Dutch Resistance who had been in the area at the time of the bombing.
Men who Didn't Have a Chance...
Mr. Warren reflects on his good fortune to have survived the war and offers a poignant in memoriam for those who weren't so fortunate.
Reasons for Joining up
Mr. Carter-Edwards speaks about growing up quite secluded and hoped that the Air Force would help him break out of his shell.
Forming a Crew
Mr. Carter-Edwards describes his role as wireless air gunner and how they formed their crew.
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