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Typical Flight Routine
Mr. McDonald explains the daily flight routine - checking battle orders and preparing for the flight. He also comments on how weather was a contributing factor to operational strategy..
Gratitude for the Ground Crew
Mr. McDonald expresses his high regard for the ground crew in their diligent maintenance of the aircraft.
I Always Wanted to Jump!
Mr. McDonald shares his experience of bailing out. He saves his rip cord!
Three Days in London
After surviving the jump, Mr. McDonald tells of his three day excursion in London before returning to his squadron.
Bomber Fleet Raises Morale
Mr. McDoanld describes the sight of a 1000- bomber fleet pass over London raising morale for the civilian people
Getting ‘Selected’ for Korea
Mr. Dunham discusses how he was selected to go to Korea.
Potential Danger in Germany
Mr. Dunham describes the activities of NATO’s peacekeepers on the West’s side of the German demilitarized zone, and discusses the potential for conflict in that area.
#12 Hospital
Ms. Beattie, now with #12 hospital in Belgium, describes the around the clock regimen of penicillin injections she gave to both Allied and German patients, all of whom being treated with equal care.
Intercepting German Communications
Mr. Spear discusses his arrival in France, and being sent to an outpost, a forward position used to intercept German signal traffic. Here he would copy what he heard and pass it to a runner, who would deliver it to Headquarters.
I Was Poorly Trained!
Mr. Golden admits that his training fell short of what he felt was necessary to adequately perform his instructor's duties prior to his deployment to Hong Kong.
An Uninformed Intelligence Officer
Mr. Golden, as an Intelligence Officer, describes having received no information about the enemy's movements or intentions until one day prior to their attack.
A Diary and the Fear of Death
Mr. Golden discusses keeping an illegal diary. His secret is discovered by the Japanese, the diary confiscated, and he lives in fear for his life for several days before realizing there will be no repercussions.
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