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Reality of Life in England
Mrs. Cawston recalls her arrival in England with the sounds of sirens from the air raids and the sight of local people living underground to escape the devastation
Getting to go Overseas
Mrs. Cawston speaks about her eagerness to serve overseas and the process involved to get there.
Armoured Corps Training
Mr. Jones describes the many facets of training for the Armoured Corps.
The Uniform
Mrs. Shoultz describes the style of uniform worn by the WD’s during her time in the service.
Manning Depot
Mrs. Shoultz explains her training and how she became a member of the Precision Drill Squadron, No. 1 Squadron, No. 1 Flight.
German V2 rockets attack London
Mr. Bowen describes being personally affected by a V2 rocket attack while on shore leave in London, and goes on to offer his admiration of the resolve of British citizens in the face of these attacks.
Pre-flight protocol
Mr. Bower-Binns describes the various checks and procedures performed by the air crew prior to takeoff.
Reporting for duty
Mr. Bower-Binns describes reporting for duty despite having had to walk by a tarmac full of damaged aircraft.
It’s a team
Mr. Bower-Binns describes how his air crew bonded, and their confidence in one another despite their limited exxperience.
New Clothes for the Homecoming
Mr. Dingwell describes being outfitted in a flashy new suit for the voyage back to Newfoundland, but waiting until his arrival home to wear it.
Civilians Suffered
Mr. Dingwell describes the plight of civilians who become the victims of armed conflict, and in particular talks about infant children who are commemorated on a “wall of pictures” which he sees on a later pilgrimage.
Training in England
Mr. Dingwell describes training as a truck driver with the 166th Battalion after his arrival in England.
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