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Mistaken Identity
Mr. Sproule recalls a near dangerous case of mistaken identity in the jungle of Burma.
Camouflaging Sound from the Air
Mr. Sproule recalls being detailed to provide camouflage for the Army who was crossing a river - driving back Japanese from Burma.
Mid-Air Engine Failure
Mr. Sproule remembers experiencing a mid-air engine failure in a Typhoon during a test flight.
Flying on Fumes
Mr. Sproule recalls a mission during which his Typhoon suffered a mechanical failure, placing him in quite a predicament.
ATA Girls
Mr. Sproule remembers his surprise at seeing a female fighter pilot, and praises the abilities of the Air Transport Auxiliary.
Flight Instructor in the Commonwealth Air Training Program
Mr. Sproule recalls his disappointment in being posted as flight instructor, rather than being posted overseas, and explains why it was necessary.
Emotions of a Spitfire Pilot
Mr. Sager describes the emotion he felt when he had an enemy in his sites and when he was being tailed by an enemy, and his greatest fears while flying.
First Destroyed Enemy
Mr. Sager describes the experience of shooting down his first enemy and how he lost his number two man as a result of flying debris from the exploding plane.
Rhubarb Missions
Mr. Sager explains the specifics of a "Rhubarb" mission and goes on to tell about a "Rhubarb" he planned that didn't work out as he thought.
First Enemy Contact and the Importance of Teamwork
Mr. Sager describes his first encounter with the enemy. Remembering this experience leads Mr. Sager to explain the valuable role of all the pilots in a squadron working as a unit and team.
A Missed Opportunity
Mr. Sager tells a fantastic story of an encounter with a German fighter that should have been a ‘kill', but ended when he ran out of ammunition.
Reflecting on the Spitfire
Mr. Sager takes a moment to remember and describe the Spitfire, and he compares it to the German counterpart. He then describes the skill of deflection shooting (a necessary skill of a good fighter pilot).
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