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Destined for England

Mrs. McCauley expresses her excitement while travelling overseas on the Mauretania and her accommodations upon arrival in Liverpool, England.

Canadian Counter Security

Mr. Decker explains that during his work with the counter intelligence they would often disguise as civilians.

Bombing and Gunnery Training

Mr. Campbell describes bombing practice and adjudication, and air gunnery practice against drogues, towed aerial targets.

Winter training at Aldershot

Mr. MacDonald describes how cold it was at Camp Aldershot and how the cold affected their training.

An Officer? Get a Haircut!!

Mr. Kerry discusses being urged to accept a flying commission, and being strongly told to get his hair cut beforehand.

The Hurricane

Mr. Edwards describes the joy and difficulty of flying a Hurricane fighter plane.

My First Accidental Forced Landing

Mr. Edwards makes us understand the importance of learning from our mistakes, through the telling of a story that could easily have ended in death.

Luck of the Draw

With the many things that could happen in a manning pool, being chosen to fly was more a matter of chance than talent. After being chosen, the challenge was to stay alive.

Training

Buzz Bombs

Mr. Jones describes buzz bombs attacking London.

Another Wounded Airman

Mr. Estwick describes his survival instinct and eventually becoming hardened to death and injury.

Pubs and the Social Side of Life

Mrs. Jackson speaks about how the people of London accepted the Guinea Pigs in their local pubs.