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A Social Worker in the Air Force
Mr. Jacobs speaks about his responsibility as a social worker in the military while working in British Columbia.
Army Life Versus Air Force
Mr. Jacobs compares his service time in the army with his time in the air force.
Remembrance Day Reflection
Mr. Jacobs shares a personal story on the meaning of Remembrance Day and what he remembers from his childhood.
The Ability to Achieve
Mr. Jacobs expresses his feeling about staying positive, having the ability to keep on achieving in life.
Patriotic Newfoundlanders
Mr. Austin describes the general feeling of patriotism in Newfoundland at the outbreak of war, and going to St. John’s to embark for England.
Cutting Timber in Great Britain
Mr. Austin describes working as a sawyer in England and Scotland prior to enlistment
Sinus Surgery the Old-Fashioned Way
Mr. Austin describes being hospitalized for sinus surgery.
Enlistment in the Royal Air Force
Mr. Austin describes being turned down by the Royal Navy because of his sinus surgery, and joining the Royal Air Force instead.
Balloons Versus Bombers
Mr. Austin describes how the British deployed hot air balloons to snag raiding German bombers, and being responsible for maintaining the equipment used to raise and lower the balloons.
Keeping the Trucks in Good Repair
Mr. Austin describes upgrading his mechanic’s license, and applying those skills in the maintenance of the Allied (British) truck fleet in post D-Day Europe.
Officer Training
Mr. Henry describes his officer training and the rationale for “training for war”.
Inspired by Holland
Mr. Henry discusses his deployment to Holland and being inspired by the reverence with which the Dutch treated Canadian Veterans.
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