Mr. Smith talks about moving up toward the Verrière Ridge. German planes were dropping flares and anti-personnel bombs.
Runway Accident
Shortly after reaching Southeast Asia Mr. Fitzmaurice was involved in an accident on the runway. A couple of airmen lost their lives in the accident. Mr. Fitzmaurice speaks about the impact this had on him.
Seeing The World
Mr. Fitzmaurice talks about his trip from Canada to Southeast Asia and getting a chance to see the world.
A Trip Back
Mr. Romanow tells of a modern ceremony for a missing crew.
Verriere Ridge
Mr. Smith talks about how he was wounded on the Verriere Ridge.
Mosquitoes Needed Wireless Navigators
Mr. Thorne describes being trained as a wireless navigator to potentially re-crew the RAF’s Mosquito fighter. He only gets one flight in training before the war ends.
Love, Not War
Mr. Thorne discusses his involvement with local schools where he spreads the message of peace.
Two Types of Radios
Mr. Thorne describes his training, in particular on the two types of radios used by the air force.
A Good Career Choice
Mr. Estwick discusses the value of the military experience and why he personally found the Air Force such a worthwhile career choice.
Racism and Friendship
Mr. Estwick describes being racially targeted while on duty in South Africa, but also acknowledges his many friendships that resulted from his Air Force experience.
Another Wounded Airman
Mr. Estwick describes his survival instinct and eventually becoming hardened to death and injury.
Outwitting a U-boat
Mr. Estwick describes the evasive measures used by HMS Queen Elizabeth when she was attacked by a U-boat on her way to England.