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The Sten Gun
Mr. Rees discusses the limitations of Canada’s weaponry during his tour.
The Drip System
Mr. Rees describes the general conditions in Korea including dealing with the cold.
Bren Gun in Two Pieces
Mr. Rees describes the fact that he still dreams about a frightening confrontation with the enemy.
AWOL
Mr. Rees discusses deployment and a minor breach of discipline.
Joining the Army
Mr. Rees discusses the day that he and his buddy joined the Canadian Forces.
Pubs and the Social Side of Life
Mrs. Jackson speaks about how the people of London accepted the Guinea Pigs in their local pubs.
Inspired by Holland
Mr. Henry discusses his deployment to Holland and being inspired by the reverence with which the Dutch treated Canadian Veterans.
Officer Training
Mr. Henry describes his officer training and the rationale for “training for war”.
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.
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.
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.
Sinus Surgery the Old-Fashioned Way
Mr. Austin describes being hospitalized for sinus surgery.
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