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Mr. Bowen discusses how shore leave was enhanced by the appeal of the Naval uniform to women.

Mr. Bowen describes his basic training and becoming a telegraphist. He describes a ‘novel’ approach to being taught Morse Code.

Mr. Bowen describes the atmosphere in Ottawa the day that the Second World War is declared, through the eyes of a fifteen year old paperboy.

Mr. Bower-Binns describes the various checks and procedures performed by the air crew prior to takeoff.

Mr. Bower-Binns describes reporting for duty despite having had to walk by a tarmac full of damaged aircraft.

Mr. Bower-Binns describes how his air crew bonded, and their confidence in one another despite their limited exxperience.

Mr. Bower-Binns describes his experiences at Navigation school.

Mr. Bower-Binns describes training on a Link Trainer and being unable to stop it on co-ordinates, and thus being designated as a navigator

Mr. Bower-Binns describes being on guard duty at the Dieppe aerodrome, and fantasizing about becoming a pilot.

Mrs. Pidgeon provides a detailed account of a typical day providing care to patients returning from overseas.

Mrs. Pidgeon shares a story about getting engaged after being discharged from the air force and her ensuing travels with her husband and children.

Before Newfoundland was a part of Canada Mr. Rogers tried hard to get into the navy and never gave up.