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What’s a Starfighter?
Mr. Hawn describes the Starfighter CF104, the plane he flew while stationed in West Germany.
People Paid to Kill You & You're Paid to Kill Them
Mr. Hawn explains why the time he was stationed with North Atlantic Treaty Organization in West Germany was not "peacekeeping".
Interesting Leave
Mr. Guthrie describes two interesting leaves in Burma involving a rogue elephant and a tiger.
VE Day
Mr. Guthrie recalls finding out the war in Europe was over, a few days after the fact.
Ferrying Special Forces Behind Japanese Lines
Mr. Guthrie describes ferrying special forces behind Japanese lines, highlighting one instance when it was doubtful they would make their return.
Pick Up No Prisoners
Mr. Guthrie explains why they would not pick up enemy mariners from the water.
Thick Jungle
Mr. Guthrie describes going ashore into the thick Burmese jungle.
Sweeping Mines
Mr. Guthrie describes the process of sweeping submerged mines with a ship.
Contribution of the Merchant Navy Towards War Efforts
Mr. Haegert talks about the contribution of the Merchant Navy to Canada’s war efforts in the Second World War.
End of War Reaction
Mr. Haegert describes his reaction on the day in which he learned that the Second World War had ended.
Receiving Distress Calls
Mr. Haegert describes what it was like in the North Atlantic when receiving distress calls from other ships.
The Attitude of Canadian Troops
Mr. Haegert talks about the attitude of the Canadian troops and what they were like.
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