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Preparing to go to sea
Mr. Bowen describes his basic training and becoming a telegraphist. He describes a ‘novel’ approach to being taught Morse Code.
Ottawa, the day that war is declared
Mr. Bowen describes the atmosphere in Ottawa the day that the Second World War is declared, through the eyes of a fifteen year old paperboy.
Pre-flight protocol
Mr. Bower-Binns describes the various checks and procedures performed by the air crew prior to takeoff.
Reporting for duty
Mr. Bower-Binns describes reporting for duty despite having had to walk by a tarmac full of damaged aircraft.
It’s a team
Mr. Bower-Binns describes how his air crew bonded, and their confidence in one another despite their limited exxperience.
Navigation school
Mr. Bower-Binns describes his experiences at Navigation school.
Becoming a navigator
Mr. Bower-Binns describes training on a Link Trainer and being unable to stop it on co-ordinates, and thus being designated as a navigator
Based in Dieppe, New Brunswick
Mr. Bower-Binns describes being on guard duty at the Dieppe aerodrome, and fantasizing about becoming a pilot.
Typical Day as a Hospital Assistant
Mrs. Pidgeon provides a detailed account of a typical day providing care to patients returning from overseas.
A Diamond Ring Upon Discharge
Mrs. Pidgeon shares a story about getting engaged after being discharged from the air force and her ensuing travels with her husband and children.
Doing His Part
Before Newfoundland was a part of Canada Mr. Rogers tried hard to get into the navy and never gave up.
The Other Side of War
Mrs. Jackson expresses how thankful she was to be part of the social network for the Guinea Pigs and the opportunity it provided to see another side of war, a positive one.
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