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Premonition of an Attack
Mr. White recalls a night in the South Pacific when the second mate changed the ships course, thinking a sub might be waiting for them. He then explains why ships couldn't stop to pick up mariners in the water.
Coffin Corner
Mr. White describes 'coffin corner', and recalls an instance when a nearby ship hit a sub and the hunt and destruction that ensued.
Dead or Alive?
Mr. White recalls being seasick on his first watch and how he was told by the chief operator of the ship that "There is no 'sick' on this ship!."
No Recognition
Mr. White recalls how the service of the Merchant Navy wasn't recognized after the war.
Bombing Strategies
Mr. Reid describes American 'formation' bombing vs. the more individualistic approach used by the Royal Air force. Mentions consequences of missing targets.
'Coning'
Mr. Reid describes German anti-aircraft strategy. Describes an air fighter evasion and emergency landing.
Master Bomber
Mr. Reid describes in detail the technique of aiming bombs. He adds some comments about improving technology.
Bombing Run
Mr. Reid describes a bombing run; the responsibilities of the crew and sequence of events during a bombardment.
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.
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