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Predicting the Weather
Mr. Aitken describes the different variables and information sources necessary to compile a weather report
Independent Forecaster
Mr. Aitken discusses becoming an independent forecaster, the highest level of military meteorologist, and describes having to brief the Allied commander on a daily basis.
Meteorological Training
Mr. Aitken describes the various levels of training he passed through as his credentials were upgraded.
A Different Military Career
Mr. Aitken describes being invited to become a military meteorologist and accepting that challenge.
Search and Rescue Motto
Mr Bishop tells the motto which the search and rescue lived by.
Friendly Fire at Falaise Gap
Mr. Allingham describes being nearly bombed by Allied aircraft, and then describes the devastation of the retreating German army by Typhoon bombers, all at Falaise Gap.
Give and Take at Carpiquet Airport
Mr. Allingham describes the difficulty in neutralizing a German 88 field piece at Carpiquet Airport, and how new radar made the task easier in later engagements.
Training a Gunnery Crew
Mr. Allingham describes the diverse training necessary to bring a gunnery crew to battle readiness.
Highlight of My Career
Major-General MacKenzie recalls his experience in Sarajevo as one of his most challenging and fulfilling times of his service.
Unit’s Accomplishments
Major-General MacKenzie expresses the phenomenal achievement of his troops and that no one let him down.
Soldier’s Respect
Major-General MacKenzie speaks about the pleasure he felt from his soldiers and the level of respect they provided to him as their commander.
Confrontations
Under command, Major-General MacKenzie tells of situations when experiencing confrontations with the opposition.
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