Young, Stupid and Invincible
Heroes Remember
Young, Stupid and Invincible
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Description
Mr. Taschuk explains why only young men were assigned to Bomber Command, and recalls how callous and self-centred crews would become.
Neil Taschuk
Mr. Taschuk was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. His father, a Russian immigrant, fought for Canada in the First World War. Mr. Taschuk joined the air force along with many others from the community, and was sent overseas as soon as he had earned his wireless air gunner (WAG) wings. He was assigned to a Lancaster in Bomber Command's 434 Squadron. Given the casualty rate at the time, it was a near death sentence. Against huge odds and having experienced numerous near misses, he and the rest of his crew were one of few in bomber command who were never injured in any action, training, or other mishaps.
Meta Data
- Medium:
- Video
- Owner:
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- Duration:
- 02:02
- Person Interviewed:
- Neil Taschuk
- War, Conflict or Mission:
- Second World War
- Branch:
- Air Force
- Units/Ship:
- 434 Squadron
- Occupation:
- Wireless Air Gunner
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