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American Flying Instructor
Mr. Fox discusses the role of American pilots in the Royal Canadian Air Force
The Spitfire
Mr. Fox discusses the landing technique, manoeuvrability, and armaments of the Spitfire fighter.
Partial Props
Mr. Fox describes routine patrols and having to prove his ability with unusual results.
The Beast You Had To Get In
Mr. Fox describes the Link Trainer, a device used to test a recruit’s suitability for pilot training.
Only Thinking of Himself
Mr. Fawcett reflects on betrayal and being unable to forgive his Mid-Upper Gunner.
More Slop Than Food
Mr. Fawcett discusses life in a POW camp and the emotional toll it took on the prisoners
Friendly Fire
Mr. Fawcett describes a forced march between two POW camps and being strafed by friendly aircraft.
A Dangerous Game
Mr. Fawcett discusses the odds of successfully escaping from a POW camp.
Taken POW
Mr. Fawcett describes his capture and giving his chocolate ration to two children accompanying his captor.
He was supposed to come back and help me out.
Mr. Fawcett describes escaping from his disabled bomber despite the failure of the Mid-Upper Gunner to help him, and how he is haunted by the deaths of two crew mates.
Our 13th Op.
Mr. Fawcett describes losing their Halifax bomber on a mission to Skoda, Czechoslovakia.
Eagerness to Enlist
Mr. Ford shares his story about enlisting in the Royal Air force after a visit from the magistrate to his home town, Port-aux-Basques, Newfoundland
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