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Duty as a Timekeeper
Ms. Brown explains her routine as timekeeper maintaining charts and logbooks of those pilots learning to fly.
Missing the Chance to go Overseas
Ms. Brown shares her story about the unusual circumstance of missing out on a posting to go for overseas which resulted in her being offered her Corporal hooks
A Chance to Fly
Ms. Brown explains the opportunity the WD’s were given to up on flight and the importance of having authorization to do so
Women’s Impact in the Forces
Ms. Brown expresses her pride of women’s participation in the air force and recognition they obtained from their service in Canada
The Fun Side of Service
Ms. Brown speaks about the fun while serving in the air force; the canteen facilities for the men and women of the mess and how little money they had to spend for the fun that they made.
Cockroaches in the Barracks
After having no luck getting rid of the cockroaches in the barracks, Ms. Brown tells a humourous story of how the girls caught the attention of the CO and had their problem solved.
Forward Observation Posts
Mr. Taylor describes joining the Royal Twenty Second Regiment (Vandoos) as a wireless operator, and describes the workings of a forward observation post.
Becoming a paratrooper
Mr. Bowen discusses in detail the physical training necessary to become a paratrooper, and describes the emotional turmoil that sometimes resulted from jumping out of an aircraft.
Korea was a different war.
Mr. Bowen describes general conditions in the Korean war zone, and the overwhelming numerical superiority of the Chinese.
War isn’t always honourable.
Mr. Bowen describes his role setting booby traps for the enemy. He describes in detail eliminating an enemy stronghold on a hill nicknamed ‘Guerty’.
When to Carry a Weapon
Mr. Morrison explains the responsibilities of securing and accessing the guns when needed.
The ROE Card
At first unfamiliar with the rules of engagement, Mr. Morrison expresses his views on carrying the card while on duty.
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