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“This is your lifeline, don’t cut it!”
Mr. Barr recalls that the signal corps was able to maintain full communications throughout all battles fought during the Normandy campaign.
Counter Attacks Against the Germans
Mr. Barr details actions of the Canadian Army against the German 12 SS Division during the Normandy battle.
In the Shadows of the Great War
Mr. Barr recalls his decision to volunteer for the army.
A Marvellous Thing Aerodynamically
Mr. Smith describes his Squadron’s encounter with a new ME-262 jet fighter, and how it was shot down.
Killing ME-109's at Nijmegen
Mr. Smith describes two air actions over Nijmegen where heavy losses were inflicted on German fighter patrols.
First D-Day Operation
Mr. Smith describes seeing the Allied naval barrage at Normandy and chasing four ME-109's away from the combat zone.
Prelude to Normandy
Mr. Smith describes the mass of ships and landing craft he saw while flying over Solway Firth and seeing gliders being towed toward France. These events presaged the Normandy invasion.
Appreciation of the Service Provided!
Mr. Chiasson expresses his admiration for the people who appreciated his service including the gratitude from the Dutch citizens for their liberation.
No Troop Ships Available
With the war over, Mr. Chiasson tells of the rigmarole and frustration in returning to Canada.
The Final Days
Mr. Chiasson describes the final push and the last few hours before the war was finally over.
Holding the Nijmegen bridge
Mr. Chiasson explains how his regiment was called in to hold the Nijmegen bridge for the winter to allow supplies to be built up for the anticipated spring drive.
Dreams still haunt
Mr. Chiasson shares the emotions of dreaming of fellow comrades and experiences of so many years ago.
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