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Losing Bud Wilson
Mr. Goettler talks about the death of his best friend and other soldiers in his crew.
Hearing It On The Radio
Mr. Goettler talks about listening to the radio during a flight mission when he wasn’t supposed to, and hearing that the war in Europe had ended.
Remembering Bud Wilson
Mr. Goettler expresses his feelings for his late friend Bud Wilson, who died in the war. Respecting Bud, Mr. Goettler explains, is what Remembrance Day is about for him.
Football Story
Mr. Goettler talks about playing football in the mess hall, and getting into trouble.
Becoming an Officer
Mr. Goettler talks about being recommended to become an officer.
Indian Tea and the First Flight Test
Mr. Hosegood remembers simple pleasures like being served tea in the morning when he arrived in India, and discusses his first operational flight with an experienced crew.
Bombing Bangkok
Mr. Hosegood talks about a 15 hour flight to Bangkok and a harbor full of Japanese war ships.
Ground Fire and Good Fortune
Mr. Hosegood talks about bombing rail yards, being shot at, and not being able to see what was going on.
Lost Crews
Mr. Hosegood remembers the crews that didn’t make the journey home.
Standing Up for the Crew
Mr. Hosegood tells of the only time he disobeyed the orders of his Captain.
Why The Navy?
Mr. Irwin describes his reason for enlisting and basic training.
Receiving Messages
Mr. Irwin compares wireless operation on land to that aboard ship.
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