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Taking Enemy Fire

Mr. MacWilliam tells us of a bombing run over enemy territory where they fired tracer bullets at them from anti aircraft batteries and feeling flack shells exploding around him. He also describes his aircraft being hit by an exploding shell that some how passed through the plane without injuring or killing any of the crew.

First Bombing Run

Mr. MacWilliam describes his first bombing run across the English Channel. He talks about his duties and responsibilities as a radio operator of a bomber.

Driving a Supply Truck

In the Second World War as a truck driver in the Canadian Amy, your truck was your office, and home at times. Mr. Pelly describes living conditions in his truck and working as part of a convoy carrying supplies to the front.

Signing Up

Mr. Pelly talks about joining the Canadian Army with his brother.

The 18 Pounder

Mr. Munro describes how he and his gun crew would use the 18 pounder artillery gun to train, shooting at wooden tanks that were pulled along by tractors on long cables, while on exercise in Petawawa, Ontario.

Pride of Service

Mr. Buckler conveys his pride in the job that he and his comrades who served in Korea did. He tells a story to illustrate the bravery of the soldiers he served with one of whom received a medal for bravery for his part.