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Doing my Job Two Ways
Mr. Fowler identifies his service and how the common threat for survival became evident.
A Soldier Will Win or Lose
Mr. Fowlers expresses the feeling of guilt he carries for surviving the war when remembering the soldiers that did not have the same fortune.
Crew Selection
Mr. Watts speaks about his Occupational Training Unit (OTU) and the process of crew selection.
Nursery Raid Over Tobruk
Mr. Watts describes “nursery raids” and tells us about his first raid over Tobruk which resulted in a forced landing at sea in the Halifax.
Nursery Raid Over Tobruk (Part 2)
After landing in the sea, Mr. Watts describes the eventual rescue and subsequent induction into the Wing Goldfish Club.
Experiencing A Suicide Raid (Part 1 of 2)
Mr. Watts describes the dangerous moonlight attack against the Tirpitz.
Experiencing a Suicide Raid (Part 2 of 2)
On the second attempt at sinking the Turpitz, Mr Watts recalls the devastation and loss of crew notwithstanding a gallant effort.
Lack of Morale Fibre
Mr. Watts describes the psychological aspect of being a member of a crew and how some couldn’t cut it.
Doubling up his Membership
Requesting to stay with his crew, Mr. Watts find himself involved in dangerous operations which result in his membership to the Caterpillar Club and Wing Boot Club.
Surviving the Crash
Caught in search lights and hit, Mr. Watts provides details to the steps taken for survival after crashing at sea.
Swimming for Survival
After crashing at sea, Mr. Watts continues to detail the events of his survival and how his navigation abilities led him to shore.
A Building in the Distance
Realizing he is in enemy territory, naked and hungry, Mr. Watts sights a building in the distance and begins to make his way to shelter.
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