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Still had the Pacific
Mr. Ireland describes being at sea when the war in Europe ended, considering the possibility of piloting against Japan, and volunteering for the USAF Tiger Force.
Strange Aircraft
Mr. Ireland describes learning about the new German 262 and British Meteor jet fighters.
Target Anything Motor Driven
Mr. Ireland describes air to ground attacks against the Germans, and the different ground to air defenses used by the Germans. He also discusses Priority 1 - regardless of the original mission, an opportunity to engage the enemy in the air was never passed up.
Air Combat
Mr. Ireland describes three combat engagements; downing a Messerschmitt 190, blowing up a munitions train, and damaging a new German 262 jet fighter.
Spitfire Flying
Mr. Ireland describes impressions of the Spitfire, and his combat training at the Spitfire Operational Training Unit in Dundee, Scotland.
Flying was in my Heart
Mr. Ireland describes training on the Hurricane at the Operational training Unit in Bagotville, Quebec, and reveals his love for flying.
Wartime Instructor
Mr. Ireland discusses his role as a flight instructor, handling the recruits, and teaching newly adopted air to ground attack tactics.
Solo is the Big Thing
Mr. Ireland describes his first flight training in a Fleet Finch biplane, followed by his first solo in that aircraft.
Don’t be too Sharp
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.
Barracks Life
Mr. Peters describes various aspects of living in barracks and how this experience helped the men to bond.
Remembrance
Mr. Peters discusses his transition from obligatory to voluntary involvement in Remembrance Day ceremonies.
United Nations Air Advisor
Mr. Peters describes his role as UN Air Advisor, and helping the Security Council understand the circumstances, from a fighter pilot’s perspective, of the Russian Air Force shoot down of Korean Air flight 007.
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