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Mine Sweeping
Mr. Stevenson describes the process of mine-sweeping aboard the vessel on which he served. He remembers watching a large ship loaded with lumber torpedoed by a German submarine.
Return to Civilian Life
Mr. Stevenson tells of his reaction as the war ended and of his journey home to Canada and Prince Edward Island.
Saving a family
Mr. Parker talks about moving down the line and helping an Italian family, who had lost all their possessions to the Germans, and had their house blown up by the Canadians.
Dedication to Duty
Mr Parker talks about a soldier in his platoon who literally lacked a sense of fear. His fearlessness was unexplainable, and he died in a most unusual way.
Enlisting
Mr. Blackburn talks about what prompted him to enlist when he did (in 1940).
Eagerness to Enlist
Mr. Ford shares his story about enlisting in the Royal Air force after a visit from the magistrate to his home town, Port-aux-Basques, Newfoundland
Joining the Air Force
Mr. Fawcett explains why he chose the air force.
Our 13th Op.
Mr. Fawcett describes losing their Halifax bomber on a mission to Skoda, Czechoslovakia.
He was supposed to come back and help me out.
Mr. Fawcett describes escaping from his disabled bomber despite the failure of the Mid-Upper Gunner to help him, and how he is haunted by the deaths of two crew mates.
Taken POW
Mr. Fawcett describes his capture and giving his chocolate ration to two children accompanying his captor.
A Dangerous Game
Mr. Fawcett discusses the odds of successfully escaping from a POW camp.
Friendly Fire
Mr. Fawcett describes a forced march between two POW camps and being strafed by friendly aircraft.
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