After landing in the sea, Mr. Watts describes the eventual rescue and subsequent induction into the Wing Goldfish Club.
Nursery Raid Over Tobruk
Mr. Watts describes “nursery raids” and tells us about his first raid over Tobruk which resulted in a forced landing at sea in the Halifax.
Crew Selection
Mr. Watts speaks about his Occupational Training Unit (OTU) and the process of crew selection.
It’s Okay Son, You’re Home!
Mr. Robertson recalls having nightmares upon his return home.
To Ease My Boredom
While in hiding, Mr. Robertson tells how he was given clocks to repair, which helped to ease his boredom!
Taken in by Pierre
Mr. Robertson shares a story of a family’s willingness to accept him in their home while “on the run”.
Sleeping in a Hole in the Ground
Mr. Robertson describes the structure created by the crew underground.
A Farmer’s Kindness
Once on the ground, Mr. Robertson relates his experiences of assistance and interrogation!
The Falling Sensation
While parachuting from his damaged aircraft, Mr. Robertson describes the feeling and thoughts he encounters before landing
Being Shot Down!
In flight towards Hasselt, Belgium, Mr. Robertson describes getting shot down and the jump orders.
Forming the Crew
Mr. Robertson describes how his squadron was formed.
Low level bombing instruction
Mr. Campbell describes volunteering to teach American pilots low-level flying after a US Liberator squadron is decimated by the Japanese air force. He then describes his pilot being offered a Victoria Cross in exchange for his (and his crew's) life.