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From Italy to France
Mr. Durant talks about many of his Italian missions and battles. Also, about his involvement in the Devil's Brigade.
The Return to Canada
Mr. Danson describes his return to Canada as a wounded soldier just before Christmas in 1944. He remembers the difficulties he encountered trying to return to normal work as a result of his injuries.
Infantry: Walking Into the Enemy
Mr. Danson describes the reality of being an infantry soldier. He remembers how the men understood the risk and accepted it willingly.
The Canadian Army
Mr. Jamieson reflects on the Canadian Army.
The Flamethrower
Mr. Jamieson describes being trained on the flamethrower and how it is more a weapon of terror.
Dive Bombing and Aerial Rocket Attacks
Mr. Hanna describes the different types of attacks that could be mounted from a Typhoon. Specifically, he explains the difference between the techniques known as dive bombing and aerial rocket attacks.
Aerial Operations in Holland
Mr. Hanna recalls missions in Holland and launching precision-strikes using rockets.
Initial Training School
Mr. Hanna describes his training and the first time he flew solo.
Description of the Typhoon
Mr. Hanna describes the Typhoon fighter plane - it's limitations and it's best operational uses.
First Combat Experience
Mr. Hanna describes his first combat experience and how a German radio operator tried to confuse and disorient him by posing as a British operator.
He’s not gonna take me, I heard he’s prejudiced.
Mr. Berry describes how he enlisted despite a prejudiced recruiting officer.
Trying to Find a Place to Land
Mr. Reynolds describes how the weather had severely deteriorated while they were away from base, such that when the time came to land, they couldn't find the base, or anywhere, to set the Boston down. They finally spot landed.
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