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Getting Shot Down (Part 2 of 4)
Mr. Weir continues his account of being shot down. He recalls how he ended up blind and in enemy occupied territory.
Getting Shot Down (Part 1 of 4)
Mr. Weir recalls being shot down as a result of flying with many new recruits. He recalls that his attention was more focussed on helping the new recruits, rather than the flying.
“The Glass House”
Mr. Weir describes the “Glass House”. A place where pilots that were lacking in moral fibre were sent to strengthen their courage and resolve.
What Makes a Good Fighter Pilot?
Mr. Weir gives his opinion about the characteristics that make a good fighter pilot.
The Hurricane vs The Spitfire
Mr. Weir compares the Hurricane and the Spitfire.
Remembrance Day Commentaries
Mr. Edwards describes gathering with other Veterans to remember fallen comrades.
Canada’s Contribution to Victory
Mr. Edwards reflects on his feeling that the war would not have been won by the Allies if not for the Canadian contribution.
Remembering Comrades
Mr. Edwards describes the camaraderie shared with other pilots - the feeling that those that were lost, were still part of the team.
Distinguished Flying Awards
Mr. Edwards reflects on receiving the DFM and DFC (in February 1943) and later a bar to the DFC. In particular, he describes the action for which the DFC was awarded.
From Hockey back to War
Mr. Edwards had been good enough to try out for the Black Hawks hockey team before the war, therefore, after he returned home, he went back to his old hobby. Shortly thereafter, however, he was called back to Europe: Holland needed pilots.
Reaction to the War Ending
Mr. Edwards remembers being happy that the war was over, yet at the same time feeling strange that he would no longer be doing what he had been trained to do.
D-Day - From A Spitfire
Mr. Edwards and his ground crew were called back to England from Italy to take part in D-Day operations. He shares his impressions of the whole affair.
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