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Difference between Day and Night
Mr. MacDonald explains the difference between day and night in the city where people go about their business in daylight and as dusk falls the changes and battles begin causing horrific destruction.
Hearing the Snap of a Bullet
As a peacekeeper, Mr. MacDonald describes his experiences under the rules of engagement and the inability to fire back.
A Walking Target
Mr. MacDonald explains the responsibility of a peacekeeper and the level of protection provided.
My Greatest Accomplishment
Mr. MacDonald describes the pride for the work done, getting through the first night, “baptism by fire”.
Peacekeeper vs. Peacemaker
Mr. MacDonald explains the difference for a soldier as a peacekeeper and peacemaker.
Briefing the Generals
Mr. Aitken describes being “too efficient” and how his detailed information would only confuse his generals.
Stress
Mr. Aitken describes how critical weather reports were to the successful completion of air sorties, and how he worried about the safe return of the pilots.
VE-Day
Mr. Aitken discusses his feelings about the war’s end.
British Resolve
Mr. Aitken describes his admiration of British resiliency in the face of German bombing.
War was a Unifying Force
Mr. Aitken discusses his thoughts that the war unified Canada, and what his ideas of patriotism are.
Medical Release from Service
Mr. MacDonald relates his personal experiences of service resulting in a medical release from the forces. A choice he did not want to make.
Coming Back Home to Family
Mr. MacDonald shares his story about the difficulty returning to family life again.
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