Mrs. Jackson speaks about how the people of London accepted the Guinea Pigs in their local pubs.
Keeping the Trucks in Good Repair
Mr. Austin describes upgrading his mechanic’s license, and applying those skills in the maintenance of the Allied (British) truck fleet in post D-Day Europe.
Balloons Versus Bombers
Mr. Austin describes how the British deployed hot air balloons to snag raiding German bombers, and being responsible for maintaining the equipment used to raise and lower the balloons.
Enlistment in the Royal Air Force
Mr. Austin describes being turned down by the Royal Navy because of his sinus surgery, and joining the Royal Air Force instead.
The Ability to Achieve
Mr. Jacobs expresses his feeling about staying positive, having the ability to keep on achieving in life.
Remembrance Day Reflection
Mr. Jacobs shares a personal story on the meaning of Remembrance Day and what he remembers from his childhood.
Army Life Versus Air Force
Mr. Jacobs compares his service time in the army with his time in the air force.
A Social Worker in the Air Force
Mr. Jacobs speaks about his responsibility as a social worker in the military while working in British Columbia.
Impressions of Defeated Germans
Mr. Austin discusses the attitudes of the Germans he met in occupied Germany.
The War Ends in Holland
Mr. Austin describes some of the events he took part in at war’s end.
I Wanted the Full Wing
Mr. Thorne discusses the selection criteria for supplying air crews, and why he was chosen for wireless air gunner training.
Bonding Like Brothers
Mrs. Jackson speaks about the bond of friendship formed amongst the burn patients of East Grinstead and the “brotherly love” they had for one another.