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Dive Bombing and Aerial Rocket Attacks

Mr. Hanna describes the different types of attacks that could be mounted from a Typhoon. Specifically, he explains the difference between the techniques known as dive bombing and aerial rocket attacks.

Low Flying Incident in Flight School

Mr. Finley tells about the time he decided to give a thrill to the students at his childhood school by touching down his plane on school property.

First Encounter on Guard Duty

Mr. Finley describes his encounter with an unidentified person while on guard duty late one night. He also provides an overview of guard duty protocol.

Introduction to Guard Duty

Mr. Finley describes his introduction to Guard Duty while still on the home front. He explains how his superior conveyed the importance of this task, though to a new recruit it might seem insignificant and unimportant.

Manning Depot

Mr. Finley describes his experience at Manning Depot shortly after enlisting and being accepted into the Air Force.

Aerial Operations in Holland

Mr. Hanna recalls missions in Holland and launching precision-strikes using rockets.

Initial Training School

Mr. Hanna describes his training and the first time he flew solo.

Description of the Typhoon

Mr. Hanna describes the Typhoon fighter plane - it's limitations and it's best operational uses.

First Combat Experience

Mr. Hanna describes his first combat experience and how a German radio operator tried to confuse and disorient him by posing as a British operator.

Joining HMCS Anson

Mr. Treherne recalls completing naval college and joining the crew of the Anson

Everyone Panicked - The War Had Started

Mr. Kenny talks about where he was born, and how he felt about the war as it came on. Although underage, he tried to enlist.

Reason for Enlisting and Messages for Today's Generation

Mr. Godden describes his reason for enlisting and what he was fighting for.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19