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The Value of Horses
Mr. Pitcairn describes the value of horses, both as work animals and as a food source for the Germans.
He couldn’t understand what I wanted.
Mr. Savage describes sweeping a captured trench and taking a very modest souvenir from a captured German soldier.
They had a good business...oeufs and chips.
Mr. Savage describes an amusing remedy for lack of shelter while on leave, and discusses how friendly local women sold oeufs (eggs) and chips to the soldiers.
My great coat never dried the whole time I was there.
Mr. Savage describes being in the trenches for the first time, and some aspects of what life in the trenches was like.
You seldom saw a shattered cemetery.
Mr. Savage describes some divine inspiration in locating a safe place to sleep.
It means a day of grief, I lost a lot of friends.
Mr. Sandland reflects on English resilience, voluntary vs. conscripted military service, and on the loss of friends during conflict.
Anti-aircraft Fire
Mr. Power talks about a dangerous bombing mission in Bangkok.
Pilot Training
Mr. Power talks about learning to fly multi-engine aircrafts and being selected to go to Boundary Bay, where he joined a crew that he would fly with throughout the war.
The Drunken Tail Gunner
Mr. Thomarat talks about a gunner on his crew that caused problems for the rest of the men.
Halifax Riots
Mr. Ramsay talks about the Halifax riots that took place after VE Day.
Search Party
Mr. Ramsay talks about a couple of instances where he was involved in search parties looking for downed air craft.
Patriotism is necessary.
Mr. Peterson reflects on camaraderie in the line of fire, his pride in service and the need for patriotic vigilance.
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