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Search and Rescue Motto
Mr Bishop tells the motto which the search and rescue lived by.
Friendly Fire at Falaise Gap
Mr. Allingham describes being nearly bombed by Allied aircraft, and then describes the devastation of the retreating German army by Typhoon bombers, all at Falaise Gap.
Give and Take at Carpiquet Airport
Mr. Allingham describes the difficulty in neutralizing a German 88 field piece at Carpiquet Airport, and how new radar made the task easier in later engagements.
Training a Gunnery Crew
Mr. Allingham describes the diverse training necessary to bring a gunnery crew to battle readiness.
If I had to go back, I would
Mr. Heron expresses his opinion on what is learned from War and if he had the chance to do it all again, he would!
Job Opportunities with the Signal Corps
Mr. Heron explains his duties as part of the Signal Corps and his interest in technical work.
Value for Service
Mrs. Stadnyk expresses her value and pride for the type of work she provided during her service time.
Learning to Ride a Bike
From the advice of a doctor, Mrs. Stadnyk is persuaded to learn to ride a bike and shares a story about the first time she rode.
Being a Cook
Mrs. Stadnyk tells us about becoming a cook and what was involved in a typical day cooking in the mess.
Overseas on the SS Covina
Mrs. Stadnyk speaks about her opportunity to go overseas and the voyage across on the SS Covina.
War Was Declared
Mr. Pridham explains about what it was like when the war was declared and how it effected him.
War was a Unifying Force
Mr. Aitken discusses his thoughts that the war unified Canada, and what his ideas of patriotism are.
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