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The Lancaster Bomber
Mr. Cole describes the accuracy of the Lancaster Bomber, its payload and the Pathfinder Force (PFF) that was used to mark its target.
Baptism of Fire
Mr. Cole describes his first encounter with the enemy and the effect on the rest of the squadron. They were still positive and naive, but convinced that they were not invincible after all.
The Conversion to a Heavier Aircraft
Mr. Cole describes the conversion from twin engine aircraft to the four engine Halifax at 1667 Heavy Conversion Unit (HCU)
Morale
Mr. Cole explains that they had high morale even though they were aware of the high morality rate of air crew. They just thought that it would be the other guy instead of themselves.
The Voyage Overseas
Mr. Cole describes what it was like to prepare for and to go overseas. He describes the morale of his comrades.
Receiving Wings
Mr. Cole describes what the wing represents on the left breast of his uniform and tells a humourous story on what the "AG" means.
Training to Become an Air Gunner
Mr. Cole describes the different places he went to train to eventually become an air gunner. He describes basic training, specific training, #1 AGGTS, and #9 Bombing and Gunnery School.
Flight Instructor in the Commonwealth Air Training Program
Mr. Sproule recalls his disappointment in being posted as flight instructor, rather than being posted overseas, and explains why it was necessary.
The Link Trainer
Mr. Sproule describes the Link Trainer - an early flight simulator used for the training of pilots.
Tanks attack
Mr. England tells of waking up in the night and hearing German tanks coming in from the other side of town towards them. A tank fires a shell into a cache of mines nearby and he is thrown back many yards and knocked unconscious.
We fought and saved each other’s lives
Mr. Hall reflects on how people change during wartime, and making today's children aware of the contribution of Veterans to their freedom.
My wireless set was blown to nothin’
Mr. Hall describes close calls at The Abbie and at Calais.
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