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Journey to France

Journey to France

Mrs. Page talks about penicillin (or the newness of it), and then going over to France to work.

Motorcycle Convoys

Motorcycle Convoys

Mr. Blackburn talks about the dangers of riding a motorcycle in a convoy.

Lessons learned in Training

Lessons learned in Training

Mr. Blackburn talks about valuable lessons he learned in training.

Joining the Royal Canadian Artillery  (RCA)

Joining the Royal Canadian Artillery (RCA)

Mr. Blackburn talks about why he ended up in the RCA, versus the navy or the air force (or the infantry).

Tom, Dick and Harry

Tom, Dick and Harry

Mr. Jackson describes events leading up to the Great Escape, and Hitler’s retribution against the escapees.

The March Out

The March Out

Mr. Jackson describes their forced march to Northern Germany and being rescued by British forces.

POW Life

POW Life

Mr. Jackson discusses various aspects of POW life; meeting friends, diversions, food, and keeping up-to-date with the war’s progress.

Enlisting

Enlisting

Mr. Blackburn talks about what prompted him to enlist when he did (in 1940).

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