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Proud of His Service

Mr. Fitzmaurice explains why he was proud of his service to Canada.

VJ Day

Mr. Fitzmaurice talks about why VJ Day didn’t have much of an effect on them.

Shoot Yourself!

Mr. Fitzmaurice talks about the instructions they were given if they were ever shot down over enemy territory.

Good Luck Charm

Mr. Fitzmaurice had a good luck charm with him during the war. He tells us what it was and how he felt it got him home safely.

Shooting Gallery

Mr. Field describes an encounter with the enemy while they are holed up in a house in Groningen.

Memories of the War

Mr. Romanow reflects on the worst parts of war, for him and his wife.

Guerillas

Mr. Fitzmaurice talks about the guerillas that they were dropping in to the jungles of Burma.

Feeling Naked

The Liberator that Mr. Fitzmaurice was flying in had been stripped of all it guns except one. Mr. Fitzmaurice talks about how vulnerable this made them feel.

Verrière Ridge

Mr. Smith talks about moving up toward the Verrière Ridge. German planes were dropping flares and anti-personnel bombs.

Runway Accident

Shortly after reaching Southeast Asia Mr. Fitzmaurice was involved in an accident on the runway. A couple of airmen lost their lives in the accident. Mr. Fitzmaurice speaks about the impact this had on him.

Seeing The World

Mr. Fitzmaurice talks about his trip from Canada to Southeast Asia and getting a chance to see the world.

The Underground Dance

Mrs. Page talks about a dance where she met the head of the (regional) underground, and that what you really remember from those times are the fun experiences. 'Only those who were there really understand.'

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