Language selection


Search veterans.gc.ca

Search

Search

(advanced search)
Advanced Search Options

Search Results

10 results returned
Plenty of Training

Plenty of Training

Mr. Allen describes the variety of training required by the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Splashdown!

Splashdown!

Mr. Allen talks about how tricky it could be to train in a Hampden bomber.

Air Raid

Air Raid

Mr. Allen talks about his first overseas wartime experience manning a gun during an air raid.

New Radar - a real saviour

New Radar - a real saviour

Mr. Allen tells us about new radar technology and an incident where it saved his crew.

"Attacking a U-boat is a dangerous thing"

"Attacking a U-boat is a dangerous thing"

Mr. Allen describes in detail attacking a U-boat and its dangers.

U-Boats and Convoys

U-Boats and Convoys

Mr. Allen describes general strategies used to protect convoys from U-boats.

A Versatile crew

A Versatile crew

Mr. Allen discusses the shared responsibilities of the members of his air crew.

An Island unto Itself

An Island unto Itself

Mr. Allen describes the isolation of the Wellington Bomber's rear turret as well as its armaments and capabilities.

"A Tough Old Bird..."

"A Tough Old Bird..."

Mr. Allen discusses the structure and modifications which made the Wellington into an excellent bomber.

The Irony of War / Victoria Cross

The Irony of War / Victoria Cross

Mr. Allen's account of a bomber crash leading to the awarding of the Victoria Cross.

Date modified: