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The Magnetic Minesweeper
Mr. Nordlund describes the operation at sea with the magnetic minesweeper and how mines were detected and detonated.
Training as a Hospital Assistant
Mrs. Pidgeon describes her role as a hospital assistant where on-the-job training was provided for doing such tasks as bathing patients, taking temperatures and maintaining the comfort level of the wounded soldiers.
Life on the Ship
Mr. Baker speaks about his experiences aboard ship travelling to Europe, and the type of food they were provided.
Awe Inspiring Sight
Mr. Wickens describes the beauty of the scenery from 20,000 feet up.
It Wasn’t Us
Mr. Wickens defends the results of his bombing mission at Falaise gap based on photographic evidence.
Caught By A Night Fighter
Mr. Wickens describes a nearly tragic bombing run over Germany’s V2 rocket sites
Bombing Hamburg - A Sickening Feeling
Mr. Wickens describes being ordered to bomb civilian targets in Hamburg, Germany, and the disgust of the crew at having to carry out the order
A Sitting Duck
When the Germans “coned you” you were a sitting duck. Mr. Wickens explains why.
Scared To Death
Mr. Wickens describes the stress of taking off in a bomber fully loaded with bombs.
Risky Practises
Mr. Wickens describes the “conversion” unit for training bomber pilots, and the risks faced by the aircrews.
Crew Friendly Aircraft
Mr. Wickens describes the ergonomics of Halifax bombers and the working positions of her crew.
G-Box Navigation
Mr. Wickens describes the use of the G-box for navigating.
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