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Lucky Break
Mr. Quick talks about a time that he was lucky to escape death. He goes on to talk about another photographer who wasn’t so lucky.
Drawing Rations
Mr. Quick describes the makeup of the Film and Photo Unit and negotiating to improve his crew’s working environment.
Two Ships Were Hit
Mr. Quick describes going to Italy in a convoy, being dive bombed, and seeing his first dead soldiers near their camp in Campobasso.
Victoria Cross
Mr. Smith describes the encounter with German troops across the Savio River in Italy for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross. He goes on to tell of receiving his medal from King George VI in his private apartment at Buckingham Palace. The video concludes as he speaks about his return to Vancouver and the hero's reception he received.
Tour of Operations
Mr. Yarnell talks about all the flying they did. He also recalls what they did during downtime.
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