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Meeting General Patton

Meeting General Patton

Mr. Rohmer describes an encounter he had with General George Patton.

The Flying Circus

The Flying Circus

Mr. Rohmer discusses how their operations changed as D-Day approached. He also describes his involvement with a flying circus that was being used to educate the ground troops.

Moving from Gatwick to Odiham

Moving from Gatwick to Odiham

Mr. Rohmer describes photographing the "noball" sites in France, and describes what "noball" sites were. He also recalls the movement of his squadron from Gatwick to Odiham.

Flying Operations

Flying Operations

Mr. Rohmer describes the kinds of operations that his squadron would fly into while in France during early 1944.

Flying a Mustang

Flying a Mustang

Mr. Rohmer experiences both Spitfires and Mustangs, and elects to join aerial reconnaissance in Mustangs. He describes the nature of their duties.

Where Are You?

Where Are You?

Mr. Yarnell tells a funny story about the USAF 99th Pursuit Group, an all black and very much admired squadron.

Flying Top Cover for General Clark (Part 2 of 2)

Flying Top Cover for General Clark (Part 2 of 2)

Mr. Yarnell continues to discuss flying top cover for General Mark Clark into Copenhagen, and the reception he received.

Flying Top Cover for General Clark (Part 1 of 2)

Flying Top Cover for General Clark (Part 1 of 2)

Mr. Yarnell describes flying top cover for General Mark Clark into Copenhagen, and the reception he received.

Italian Operations

Italian Operations

Mr. Yarnell describes the 601 Squadron’s operations in Italy in support of Monte Cassino and Anzio.

Flying Skill Level of Squadron

Flying Skill Level of Squadron

Mr. Yarnell describes the skill level of the Squadron and their living conditions in North Africa and Italy.

War - Not all Memories are Bad Ones

War - Not all Memories are Bad Ones

Mr. Chisholm recalls the best time he had during his wartime service.

Home to Canada in 1943

Home to Canada in 1943

Mr. Chisholm returned to Canada in May, 1943. He eventually found himself in Ottawa, unsure of what his future duties entailed.

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