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Seeing The World
Mr. Fitzmaurice talks about his trip from Canada to Southeast Asia and getting a chance to see the world.
Runway Accident
Shortly after reaching Southeast Asia Mr. Fitzmaurice was involved in an accident on the runway. A couple of airmen lost their lives in the accident. Mr. Fitzmaurice speaks about the impact this had on him.
Verrière Ridge
Mr. Smith talks about moving up toward the Verrière Ridge. German planes were dropping flares and anti-personnel bombs.
Feeling Naked
The Liberator that Mr. Fitzmaurice was flying in had been stripped of all it guns except one. Mr. Fitzmaurice talks about how vulnerable this made them feel.
“Shot Down!!!” Part 3 of 8
Mr. Pochailo tells of safely parachuting into Holland. He contacts and is accepted into the Dutch underground.
“Shot Down!!!” Part 4 of 8
Mr. Pochailo describes hideout drills and the commitment of the Dutch Underground to Allied escapees
“Shot Down!!!” Part 5 of 8
Mr. Pochailo describes his escape to the mainland of Holland
“Shot Down!!!” Part 6 of 8
Mr. Pochailo describes some effects of starvation on Holland’s children
Never in the field of human endeavour...
Mr. Yeomans describes British Prime Minister Winston Churchill's practicality and strength.
Someone is trying to stop you
Mr. Yeomans discusses his general impressions of training.
They took the best crews
Mr. Yeomans discusses action with the "Wimpys," and with the "Pathfinders," elite crews who marked bombing targets in Germany.
We did seven trips against Berlin
Mr. Yeomans describes German anti-bomber defence, RAF losses, and being shot down.
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