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Radar Operated Rear Turret – Fatal Flight
Mr. Warren is returning to base in formation with the radar equipped bomber, when the bomber suddenly drops its nose and plunges into a pasture, killing all aboard. Sadly, this was to have been the crew's last tour of duty.
Radar Operated Rear Turret - Testing
Mr. Warren becomes involved in the testing of a new radar operated gun in a rear bomber turret. His role is to act as the enemy fighter while tests are run on the new radar's accuracy. Mr. Warren is impressed by how well the new technology works.
German phosphorous bombs
Mr. Beall describes how Germany bombed British cropland with bombs filled with phosphorous impregnated paper, which would theoretically set fire to crops.
CH and CHL radar systems
Mr. Beall compares the two radar systems that the British used, CH for long range and CHL for lower level detection. He mentions his posting to a CH station on the Isle of Wight.
Post-Armistice London
Mr. Routhier describes being in London after the armistice and being ashamed of his public drunkenness during a drive by of the British monarchy.
No Noise Allowed
Mr. McCabe describes the sapper training he underwent, particularly assembling bridges in total darkness.
Independent Forecaster
Mr. Aitken discusses becoming an independent forecaster, the highest level of military meteorologist, and describes having to brief the Allied commander on a daily basis.
Meteorological Training
Mr. Aitken describes the various levels of training he passed through as his credentials were upgraded.
A Different Military Career
Mr. Aitken describes being invited to become a military meteorologist and accepting that challenge.
Job Opportunities with the Signal Corps
Mr. Heron explains his duties as part of the Signal Corps and his interest in technical work.
Stress
Mr. Aitken describes how critical weather reports were to the successful completion of air sorties, and how he worried about the safe return of the pilots.
Buzz Bombs and Air Raids
Mrs. McCauley describes the sight of buzz bombs overhead and how the impressions of air raids still remain in her mind today.
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