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Finding Shelter
After finally reaching shelter, Mr. Watts details steps taken to care for himself, only to be awoken by the sound of footsteps.
A Building in the Distance
Realizing he is in enemy territory, naked and hungry, Mr. Watts sights a building in the distance and begins to make his way to shelter.
Swimming for Survival
After crashing at sea, Mr. Watts continues to detail the events of his survival and how his navigation abilities led him to shore.
Surviving the Crash
Caught in search lights and hit, Mr. Watts provides details to the steps taken for survival after crashing at sea.
Doubling up his Membership
Requesting to stay with his crew, Mr. Watts find himself involved in dangerous operations which result in his membership to the Caterpillar Club and Wing Boot Club.
Lack of Morale Fibre
Mr. Watts describes the psychological aspect of being a member of a crew and how some couldn’t cut it.
Experiencing a Suicide Raid (Part 2 of 2)
On the second attempt at sinking the Turpitz, Mr Watts recalls the devastation and loss of crew notwithstanding a gallant effort.
Experiencing A Suicide Raid (Part 1 of 2)
Mr. Watts describes the dangerous moonlight attack against the Tirpitz.
Nursery Raid Over Tobruk (Part 2)
After landing in the sea, Mr. Watts describes the eventual rescue and subsequent induction into the Wing Goldfish Club.
Nursery Raid Over Tobruk
Mr. Watts describes “nursery raids” and tells us about his first raid over Tobruk which resulted in a forced landing at sea in the Halifax.
Crew Selection
Mr. Watts speaks about his Occupational Training Unit (OTU) and the process of crew selection.
A Marvellous Thing Aerodynamically
Mr. Smith describes his Squadron’s encounter with a new ME-262 jet fighter, and how it was shot down.
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