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A Diamond Ring Upon Discharge
Mrs. Pidgeon shares a story about getting engaged after being discharged from the air force and her ensuing travels with her husband and children.
Speaking to School Children
Mr. Dingwell discusses the curiosity of school children about the war, and his pleasure at being invited to tell his story at local schools.
Why Me
Mr. McAndrew describes surviving a storm tossed flight which saw his aircraft diverted from Goose Bay to Greenwood.
Spit ‘n Polish
Mr. McAndrew describes an amusing parade square incident involving a somewhat unkempt comrade.
Enlistment
Mr. McAndrew describes accompanying a friend to Airbase Summerside, and being fully tested and enlisted in one day.
Pilot training
Mr. Campbell discusses the various training steps necessary to become a pilot, and flying the Tiger Moth and Cessna Crane, two of the Air Force’s training aircraft.
From Air Gunner to Bomber Pilot
Mr. Campbell discusses how a lucky break on a mathematics re-test allowed him to be streamed into pilot training.
Remembrance Day
Mr. Kerry discusses his renewed involvement in Remembrance Day and how impressed and gratified he is to see, in the past few years, the public’s interest rekindled as well.
Pilot or Tail Gunner
Mr. Kerry describes ignoring the advice of his recruiting officer and taking the most dangerous job on a bomber, that of tail gunner.
Value of Work
Mr. Seale expresses his opinion on the importance of the supply officer’s work and the contribution made to military service.
Work as a System Analyst
Mr. Seale describes the responsibilities of a systems analyst using computerized structure, assessing and writing programs to improve the process of supply delivery.
Duty as a Supply Officer
Mr. Seale explains the structure of obtaining supplies and the maintenance of aircraft equipment.
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