Flight Lieutenant

Mr. Ireland describes his basic training at St. John, New Brunswick, as well as the selection process for Air Crew at Victoriaville #3 Initial Training School.

Mr. Bower-Binns discusses some pros and cons of Halifax and Lancaster bombers.

Mr. Bower-Binns discusses his memories of his fellow crew members, all of whom survived the war.

Mr. Bower-Binns describes the risks from accompanying aircraft when a bomber formation converged on its target.

Mr. Bower-Binns discusses the relative safety of flying within a formation.

Mr. Bower-Binns gives a detailed description of flying to Berlin, accurately delivering a bomb load, having an engine disabled by flak, and managing to limp home.

Mr. Bower-Binns discusses the emotional impact of flying into action, avoiding flak and predicted fire, and the relief of reaching home safely.

Mr. Bower-Binns describes the various checks and procedures performed by the air crew prior to takeoff.

Mr. Bower-Binns describes reporting for duty despite having had to walk by a tarmac full of damaged aircraft.

Mr. Bower-Binns describes how his air crew bonded, and their confidence in one another despite their limited exxperience.