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First Impressions
Mr. Snell talks about his first impressions of his RAF base in England.
Going overseas
Mr. Snell talks about going to the airbase in Rockcliff, and within three months being shipped overseas to England.
Arrival in England
Mr. Snell recalls his awareness of the invasion of the low countries in France and Dunkirk when he arrived in England.
Lysander Air plane
Mr.Snell discusses the Lysander Air plane.
Armed at all times
Mr.Snell recalls having to be armed at all times while working on the planes, in case of an invasion on the airbase.
Impending Invasion
Mr.Snell recalls how the ground crew were concerned that they were expected to defend the airbase if an invasion occurred.
Red Alert in Digby
Mr.Snell talks about being sent to Digby after the Battle of Britain and the roles the ground crew played to get the flight crews ready for missions while on Red Alert.
Lone bomber attack on the airbase
Mr. Snell recalls witnessing a lone bomber attacking his base on two occasions.
Offensive Strike
Mr. Snell talks about being rotated onto a base after Digby and recalls an offensive strike that occurred there.
405 Squadron
Mr. Snell describes basic duties of the ground crew, and the responsibility he had becoming a Sergeant at the age of 21.
Pathfinders
Mr. Snell talks about the pathfinders and the accomplishments of their missions.
Dangers of Bombing Operations
Mr. Snell talks about the 157 airplanes and 900 air crew lost in three years, and the danger of the bombing operations over Berlin.
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