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Shot Down And Rescued (Part 2 of 3)
Mr. Smith describes his frightening ejection from his Spitfire and the experience of parachuting for the first time.
Shot Down and Rescued (Part 1 of 3)
Mr. Smith describes being shot up by the wingman of a German fighter he was attacking, fleeing towards Malta, and losing power within sight of Valletta.
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.
Sixty Days of Battle
Mr. Chiasson recalls doing battle sixty days without a break!
Living in a Slit Trench
Mr. Chiasson describes a slit trench and the importance of taking cover.
Scared all the Time
Mr. Chiasson expresses his emotions during his time and the wonder of his own survival.
A Lot of Opposition
Mr. Chiasson describes the level of opposition and loss of men during the attack on the beach.
A Loss of One Hundred Men
Mr. Chiasson witnesses the death of many comrades - a vision he will never forget.
Hitting the Beaches on D-Day
Mr. Chiasson recalls leaving the landing crafts and the tough time many of them endured getting to shore.
Bartering at Sea!
Mr. Polowin tells a humorous story of his exchange with sailors involving a bottle of Irish whiskey.
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