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V1 and V2 Bombs
Mr. Husbands describes the difference between being under attack by V1 and V2 bombs.
Incessant Bombing
Mr. Husbands describes how his communications post near Antwerp was under constant German artillery attack, and how lucky he felt that they never received a direct hit.
Do Your Best to Protect...
Mr. Husbands offers his thoughts about war in general, and the need to defend ones family and country.
A Social Worker in the Air Force
Mr. Jacobs speaks about his responsibility as a social worker in the military while working in British Columbia.
Army Life Versus Air Force
Mr. Jacobs compares his service time in the army with his time in the air force.
Remembrance Day Reflection
Mr. Jacobs shares a personal story on the meaning of Remembrance Day and what he remembers from his childhood.
The Ability to Achieve
Mr. Jacobs expresses his feeling about staying positive, having the ability to keep on achieving in life.
Patriotic Newfoundlanders
Mr. Austin describes the general feeling of patriotism in Newfoundland at the outbreak of war, and going to St. John’s to embark for England.
Cutting Timber in Great Britain
Mr. Austin describes working as a sawyer in England and Scotland prior to enlistment
Sinus Surgery the Old-Fashioned Way
Mr. Austin describes being hospitalized for sinus surgery.
Enlistment in the Royal Air Force
Mr. Austin describes being turned down by the Royal Navy because of his sinus surgery, and joining the Royal Air Force instead.
Balloons Versus Bombers
Mr. Austin describes how the British deployed hot air balloons to snag raiding German bombers, and being responsible for maintaining the equipment used to raise and lower the balloons.
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