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Based in Dieppe, New Brunswick
Mr. Bower-Binns describes being on guard duty at the Dieppe aerodrome, and fantasizing about becoming a pilot.
Becoming a navigator
Mr. Bower-Binns describes training on a Link Trainer and being unable to stop it on co-ordinates, and thus being designated as a navigator
Navigation school
Mr. Bower-Binns describes his experiences at Navigation school.
It’s a team
Mr. Bower-Binns describes how his air crew bonded, and their confidence in one another despite their limited exxperience.
Reporting for duty
Mr. Bower-Binns describes reporting for duty despite having had to walk by a tarmac full of damaged aircraft.
Pre-flight protocol
Mr. Bower-Binns describes the various checks and procedures performed by the air crew prior to takeoff.
Emotional rollercoaster
Mr. Bower-Binns discusses the emotional impact of flying into action, avoiding flak and predicted fire, and the relief of reaching home safely.
A Berlin bombing run
Mr. Bower-Binns gives a detailed description of flying to Berlin, accurately delivering a bomb load, having an engine disabled by flak, and managing to limp home.
Safety in numbers
Mr. Bower-Binns discusses the relative safety of flying within a formation.
Dangerous friends
Mr. Bower-Binns describes the risks from accompanying aircraft when a bomber formation converged on its target.
Remember the survivors
Mr. Bower-Binns discusses his memories of his fellow crew members, all of whom survived the war.
Hally versus Lanc
Mr. Bower-Binns discusses some pros and cons of Halifax and Lancaster bombers.
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