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Learning of a new aircraft, the Wellington bomber
After Mr. West gets settled in England and his new air force base near Stratford on Avon, he and the flight crew have to adapt their previous training to that on a new aircraft, the Wellington bomber. Mr. West tells how his pilot's inexperience with the Wellington almost caused them to crash.
The Halifax bomber
Mr. West now serving aboard a Halifax bomber describes the different models of the Halifax, the specifications of the aircraft and some of the differences between it and the Lancaster bomber.
Remembrance
Mr. Goodeill discusses the importance of remembrance, and passes on his appreciation for the work done in schools.
It’s about people
Mr. MacKenzie offers Remembrance Day reflections about lost friends, past service and the impact of his local Royal Canadian Legion.
Britain was a mess
Mr. MacKenzie discusses the value of so much aircraft training in Canada
They'd all be put on a truck
Mr. MacKenzie describes aircraft recovery on land and in the water.
They got caught in a terrible snowstorm
Mr. MacKenzie describes the four different aircraft used for training in Ontario and Quebec.
An 'A' crash was a shovel job
Mr. MacKenzie gives a general description of aircraft recovery.
The Irony of War / Victoria Cross
Mr. Allen's account of a bomber crash leading to the awarding of the Victoria Cross.
"A Tough Old Bird..."
Mr. Allen discusses the structure and modifications which made the Wellington into an excellent bomber.
An Island unto Itself
Mr. Allen describes the isolation of the Wellington Bomber's rear turret as well as its armaments and capabilities.
A Versatile crew
Mr. Allen discusses the shared responsibilities of the members of his air crew.
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