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Mr. Wickens describes a nearly tragic bombing run over Germany’s V2 rocket sites

Mr. Wickens describes being ordered to bomb civilian targets in Hamburg, Germany, and the disgust of the crew at having to carry out the order

When the Germans “coned you” you were a sitting duck. Mr. Wickens explains why.

Mr. Wickens describes the stress of taking off in a bomber fully loaded with bombs.

Mr. Wickens describes the “conversion” unit for training bomber pilots, and the risks faced by the aircrews.

Mr. Wickens describes the ergonomics of Halifax bombers and the working positions of her crew.

Mr. Wickens describes the use of the G-box for navigating.

The trip overseas took 14 days. Mr. Wickens talks about the trip and a tactic used by the captain of the ship he was on to get there safely.

Mr. Wickens talks about an experience he had with a bush pilot during a stormy day of training.

Mr. Quick tells an amusing story about bartering for eggs with local Italian farmers.

Mr. Quick describes the adoption of a starving young Italian boy, Ilio, and having him with them for the duration of the Italian Campaign.

Mr. Quick describes getting in trouble for a kind-hearted gesture, but being vindicated by his commanding officer.