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First Enlistment
Mr. Doiron and his cousin enlisted even though they were not old enough. It was discovered that Mr. Doiron was too young and he therefore had to wait to sign on again. His cousin remained in the forces.
Second Enlistment
Mr. Doiron turns 18 and enlists again wanting to become a pilot. He explains why he became a radio operator instead.
Last day as a Training Pilot
Mr. Doiron remembers how his world came apart when he failed as a pilot. He also recalls how insignificant his failure seemed when his friend killed himself while flying the very next day.
From Training in Mossbank to Being Bombed in Bournemouth
Mr. Doiron explains how his talent for morse code got him recruited by the Royal Air Force (RAF) and sent off to England.
An Eventful Cross-Atlantic Flight
Many things went wrong during Mr. Doiron's overseas flight to Prestwick, Scotland, but he notes that things could have been worse.
They Intended To Bomb Poole But Hit Us Instead!
Mr. Doiron and two of his buddies had a close call in Bournemouth when a German Bomber's aim was off by several miles.
Wellingtons
At the onset of WWII, the Wellington was Britain’s largest and heaviest bomber. Mr. Doiron gives us an in depth look at how things were made and done on board this canvas covered plane.
Booby Traps in Tobruk
Mr. Doiron's plane stopped in Tobruk. Though several months had passed since the end of the siege of Tobruk, the area was still booby trapped and this proved fatal to one of the crew.
Malta
Mr. Doiron explains the strategic importance of Malta for both Allied and Axis forces. He also recalls the hardships of the people of the island.
Convoy Duty near Malta
Mr. Doiron recalls that he survived an Axis air raid while protecting a convoy.
Missions and Deceit
Mr. Doiron describes the air reconnaissance missions he experienced while based in the Mediterranean Basin. He tells a tale of deceit that fooled the Germans and changed the outcome of the Sicilian Campaign.
Three Close Calls Over the Gulf of Taranto
Mr. Doiron describes how risky it was to fly out of Malta every night.
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