6 results returned
within regiment British 6th Airborne Division
A Hunger Strike
Mr. Kelly talks about the hunger strike that took place in his company due to overly harsh officers.
The Rhine Drop (2 of 4)
Mr. Kelly describes his experience in the Rhine jump and the German radio he enjoyed listening to.
The Rhine Drop (1 of 4)
Mr. Kelly recounts the dramatic drop on the Rhine, in which Nickland died and the reason why he owes his life to Mr. Edie.
The Vickers Platoon
Mr. Kelly discusses the Mark 5 Sten Gun and his humorous friend Hlady.
The Rhine Drop (4 of 4)
Mr. Kelly describes the gliders used in the Rhine drop and talks of a medical officer he befriended.
The Rhine Drop (3 of 4)
Mr. Kelly talks about his run in with a British Lieutenant and the thrill from all the lost Canadians running together to get to battalion headquarters.