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Twice Wounded, Still Here!
Mr. Barr shares in a humorous tone, his experiences of being wounded - one of them life threatening.
The Normandy Bombardment
Mr. Barr details the bombardment on the beaches of Normandy and credits his superiors with providing great leadership.
Montgomery Speaks
Mr. Barr recalls the speech of Montgomery and his persistent and winning attitude.
My Friends are in the Wrong Place
Reflecting back 70 years, Mr. Barr expresses his sadness in not being able to see his fellow comrades.
Overseas on the Empress of Scotland
After training, Mr. Heather and his friend journey overseas and get “crewed up.”
Positioned in the Glass Dome
Mr. Heather describes his responsibility during air raids - focusing on the constant degree of alertness required.
Associating With Our Own
Mr. Heather speaks about the relationship among the crew and the level of trust required in one another.
Preference for Night Time Raids
Mr. Heather explains the differences between daylight and night time raids.
Bombing Runs
After crossing the English Channel, Mr. Heather describes the challenges faced when they lose an engine.
Upside Down in a Violent Storm
Severe weather causes the Halifax to flip causing the turret to fill with debris.
Getting Coned
Mr. Heather describes the frightful experience of “getting coned.”
Clothing for the Frigid Temperatures
Mr. Heather details the type of clothing distributed to the crew in order to withstand the cold temperatures during flight operations.
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