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First Enemy Contact
Mr. Spear describes his first contact with enemy aircraft and air to air combat.
Operational Flight Training - The Spitfire
Mr. Spear describes being posted to an operational training unit in South Wales, England, and recalls his orientation to the English countryside as well as his first Spitfire flight.
Flight Training
Mr. Spear recalls his flight training in Windsor Mills, Quebec, (near Sherbrooke) and Dunnville, Ontario, (near Lake Erie) ending with him earning his wings.
Remembrance Train
Mr. McKiel describes his experience with the Remembrance Train.
Freedom At Last
Mr. McKiel describes his long forced march and eventual liberation.
The Great Escape
Mr. McKiel describes the Great Escape, discovery of the deception, and the fate of recaptured escapees.
Battling Boredom and Depression
Mr. McKiel talks about failing morale and the inability of some to cope.
Conditions Worsen
Mr. McKiel discusses dwindling food and fuel supplies, and an unexpected windfall.
Diversions
Mr. McKiel describes various diversions that took place in the POW camp.
Passport Photos
Mr. McKiel describes creating the false documentation required by the designated escapees. He also explains how they managed to get photos for these false documents.
The Tunnel
Mr. McKiel describes the tunnel and its construction.
The X Committee
Mr. McKiel elaborates on the management of the prisoners’ escape plans.
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