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D-Day - From A Spitfire
Mr. Edwards and his ground crew were called back to England from Italy to take part in D-Day operations. He shares his impressions of the whole affair.
Reaction to the War Ending
Mr. Edwards remembers being happy that the war was over, yet at the same time feeling strange that he would no longer be doing what he had been trained to do.
From Hockey back to War
Mr. Edwards had been good enough to try out for the Black Hawks hockey team before the war, therefore, after he returned home, he went back to his old hobby. Shortly thereafter, however, he was called back to Europe: Holland needed pilots.
Distinguished Flying Awards
Mr. Edwards reflects on receiving the DFM and DFC (in February 1943) and later a bar to the DFC. In particular, he describes the action for which the DFC was awarded.
Remembering Comrades
Mr. Edwards describes the camaraderie shared with other pilots - the feeling that those that were lost, were still part of the team.
Canada’s Contribution to Victory
Mr. Edwards reflects on his feeling that the war would not have been won by the Allies if not for the Canadian contribution.
Remembrance Day Commentaries
Mr. Edwards describes gathering with other Veterans to remember fallen comrades.
Road to Portsmouth and Dieppe
Mr. Grand recalls how his trip to Portsmouth, England would enable him to participate in the Dieppe landing.
Given Their Orders
Mr. Grand describes that when the crossing of the beach at Dieppe got underway, those aboard his ship were called to the main deck to be told where they were going and why.
Homing Pigeons Carry Message of Losses
Mr. Grand describes his crippled vessel’s journey back to England. He recalls that it was decided to send a message to England, reporting the outcome of the attempted landing, by an on board homing pigeon.
Back In France - D-Day plus 2
Mr. Grand eventually takes part in the Normandy landings of 1944. He arrives on D-Day plus two and soon finds himself at Caen, a few miles inland. He recalls his surprise when he discovers that one of the city’s churches has escaped damage in the midst of the carnage from the bombing.
A Return To Dieppe
Mr. Grand recalls that two years following the landing at Dieppe, the French port was again the target of Mr. Grand’s regiment, but for an entirely different and happier reason.
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