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The Fear of Being Taken Prisoner
Mr. Marshall shares the experience he had during a close encounter with the Germans and how he hid in fear of being taken prisoner.
Equipment Comparison with the Enemy
Mr. Marshall explains how our Canadian soldiers were no match in fire power against the Germans until the Americans joined in and provided better equipment.
The Sadness of War
Mr. Marshall speaks about the emotion he feels on Remembrance Day and the importance of remembering the soldiers who remain in the cemeteries overseas and the amount of friends lost during wartime.
My Work in the Admissions Department
Mr. Jacobs tells how he came to work in the admissions area of the hospital during his In-Canada service
Inconsistencies in the RCAF
Mr. Jacobs provides his opinion on the policy of RCAF guidelines when recruiting soldiers for service.
Two Armies
Mr. Jacobs expresses his attitude towards war and his personal contribution.
Pilot Training Selection
Mr. Peters describes the level of testing he experienced before being selected for pilot training.
Attrition
Mr. Peters compares the high level of attrition during his era of training to that of the present day Air Force.
First Solo
Mr. Peters describes his first solo (in a Chipmunk), the elation of safely landing and the ritual he shares with his fellow pilots afterwards.
Mastering the Harvard
Mr. Peters describes his difficulties flying a Harvard, overcoming those roadblocks, and moving on to the T-33 jet trainer.
Instrument Flying
Mr. Peters gives a detailed account of training for instrument only flying, and how those skills suited Canada’s air role in NATO.
T-33 Jet
Mr. Peters describes how easily he mastered the T-33 jet, and receiving the school’s top two awards for flying excellence.
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