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A Sitting Duck
When the Germans “coned you” you were a sitting duck. Mr. Wickens explains why.
Bombing Hamburg - A Sickening Feeling
Mr. Wickens describes being ordered to bomb civilian targets in Hamburg, Germany, and the disgust of the crew at having to carry out the order
Caught By A Night Fighter
Mr. Wickens describes a nearly tragic bombing run over Germany’s V2 rocket sites
It Wasn’t Us
Mr. Wickens defends the results of his bombing mission at Falaise gap based on photographic evidence.
Awe Inspiring Sight
Mr. Wickens describes the beauty of the scenery from 20,000 feet up.
Life on the Ship
Mr. Baker speaks about his experiences aboard ship travelling to Europe, and the type of food they were provided.
Training as a Hospital Assistant
Mrs. Pidgeon describes her role as a hospital assistant where on-the-job training was provided for doing such tasks as bathing patients, taking temperatures and maintaining the comfort level of the wounded soldiers.
The Magnetic Minesweeper
Mr. Nordlund describes the operation at sea with the magnetic minesweeper and how mines were detected and detonated.
Officer’s Training
Mr. Seale explains the training process received as an officer with focus on courses relating to the structure of the military.
Bickley Got the Shrapnel in the Eyes
Mr. Babin describes being ‘volunteered’ to drive an ambulance, and a narrow escape from a mountain pass ambush by the Japanese.
They Started to Holler “misu...misu” Part 1
Mr. Babin describes being taken prisoner, and horrific treatment by Japanese captors
They Started to Holler “misu...misu” Part 2
Mr. Babin describes being taken prisoner, and horrific treatment by Japanese captors
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