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Racism and Friendship
Mr. Estwick describes being racially targeted while on duty in South Africa, but also acknowledges his many friendships that resulted from his Air Force experience.
A Good Career Choice
Mr. Estwick discusses the value of the military experience and why he personally found the Air Force such a worthwhile career choice.
Wild Cat
Mr. Rees discusses the fact that fear isn’t always induced by the enemy.
Fear of German Invasion
Mr. Jauhal describes his reason for enlisting and his pathway to enlistment.
Routed by Rommel
Mr. Jauhal describes a counterattack by the Germans under Rommel in which Mr, Jauhal’s is forced to outrun the advancing German tanks.
Wireless operator training
Mr. Jauhal describes being selected for wireless operator training and becoming very proficient at forty words per minute.
Sailing to Africa
Mr. Jauhal describes sailing from Bombay to North Africa in rough seas, and being harassed by German bombers.
Operations in North Africa.
Mr. Jauhal discusses landing in Somalia and what his specific duties and equipment were once he went into battle. He also discusses the danger of shrapnel.
Limitations and Loyalty
Mr. Jauhal describes several aspects of army life in Africa and the mutual respect of all Allied troops.
Clearing a German Stronghold
Mr. Jauhal describes the clearing of a particularly well fortified German mountain stronghold.
Strafed
Mr. Jauhal describes the terrifying experience of being strafed by German aircraft.
Survival School
Mr. Emslie describes his experience at a Survival School in Calgary and being selected for a squadron in Boundary Bay.
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