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The Importance Of Survival
Mr. Campbell describes his situation when caught in an air raid and describes the act for survival during this type of warfare
Tricking German Submarines
Mr. Campbell speaks about the effectiveness of radar in relation to transmitting signals from the aircraft detecting German submarines through frequency control.
Discovery Of Magnetron
Mr. Campbell describes his responsibilities as a radar mechanic with the Bomber Command and the equipment used during his service.
Nothing Can Happen To Me On My Birthday
Mr. Sharpe talks about what went through his mind when he thinks his plane has an explosion.
Flying Bullets
Mr. Sharpe talks about getting shot at and a few close calls.
A Blinding Flash
Mr. Sharpe talks about an explosion on his first operational mission.
Let Me Fly
Mr. Sharpe talks about getting malaria and being told he would be sent home.
Couldn’t Wait To Fly
Mr. Sharpe talks about joining the RCAF on his 18th birthday.
Dogfight at 6,000 feet
Mr. Hatch describes being wounded in the head, blinded by his own blood, and not remembering how he landed his aircraft after a dogfight with a German aircraft.
Machine Gunner
Mr. Hatch describes with some amusement his roller coaster transfer from the army to the air force.
Anti-aircraft Fire
Mr. Power talks about a dangerous bombing mission in Bangkok.
Pilot Training
Mr. Power talks about learning to fly multi-engine aircrafts and being selected to go to Boundary Bay, where he joined a crew that he would fly with throughout the war.
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