Mr. Kerry discusses his crew’s decision to fly a bomber after a motor quits and additional motors quitting on their bombing run.
Danger on a Daylight Bombing Mission
Mr. Kerry describes his sense of security and danger while in close formation flying, and a close call at the hands of an overhead bomber.
Halifax Bomber Rear Turret
Mr. Kerry compares the rear turrets of the Halifax and Lancaster bombers and discusses the sense of responsibility he felt for the security of the crew.
An Officer? Get a Haircut!!
Mr. Kerry discusses being urged to accept a flying commission, and being strongly told to get his hair cut beforehand.
Pilot or Tail Gunner
Mr. Kerry describes ignoring the advice of his recruiting officer and taking the most dangerous job on a bomber, that of tail gunner.
Value of Work
Mr. Seale expresses his opinion on the importance of the supply officer’s work and the contribution made to military service.
Work as a System Analyst
Mr. Seale describes the responsibilities of a systems analyst using computerized structure, assessing and writing programs to improve the process of supply delivery.
Duty as a Supply Officer
Mr. Seale explains the structure of obtaining supplies and the maintenance of aircraft equipment.
Night time take off for bombing operations
Mr. Snell reflects on the take off at night for bombing missions, and what the ground crew had to do if flight crews did not come back from these missions.
Transportation on the airbase
Mr.Snell talks about how the air crew used bicycles for transportation around the base.
Post War Reflections
Mr. Snell reflects on whether the war was worth the amount of lives lost, and the relationships between the crew.
D-Day reflections
Mr. Snell talks about what the atmosphere was like just prior to D-Day, and one of the big events for bomber command post D-Day.