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Mr. Wickens describes a nearly tragic bombing run over Germany’s V2 rocket sites

Mr. Wickens describes being ordered to bomb civilian targets in Hamburg, Germany, and the disgust of the crew at having to carry out the order

Mr. Wickens describes the stress of taking off in a bomber fully loaded with bombs.

Mr. Wickens describes the “conversion” unit for training bomber pilots, and the risks faced by the aircrews.

Mr. Wickens describes the ergonomics of Halifax bombers and the working positions of her crew.

Mr. Wickens describes the use of the G-box for navigating.

Mr. Wickens talks about an experience he had with a bush pilot during a stormy day of training.

Mr. Fox describes his only real dogfight

Mr. Fox puts Canada’s 20th century military history into context, and discusses the reluctance of Veterans to speak about their experiences.

Mr. Fox describes attacking targets of opportunity and explains that anything that moved was fair game.

Mr. Fox describes his strafing attack on German Field Marshall Rommel’s staff car.

Mr. Fox discusses Yales, Harvards and honing ones piloting skills.