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Friendly Fire at Falaise Gap
Mr. Allingham describes being nearly bombed by Allied aircraft, and then describes the devastation of the retreating German army by Typhoon bombers, all at Falaise Gap.
Give and Take at Carpiquet Airport
Mr. Allingham describes the difficulty in neutralizing a German 88 field piece at Carpiquet Airport, and how new radar made the task easier in later engagements.
Training a Gunnery Crew
Mr. Allingham describes the diverse training necessary to bring a gunnery crew to battle readiness.
War was a Unifying Force
Mr. Aitken discusses his thoughts that the war unified Canada, and what his ideas of patriotism are.
British Resolve
Mr. Aitken describes his admiration of British resiliency in the face of German bombing.
VE-Day
Mr. Aitken discusses his feelings about the war’s end.
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.
Briefing the Generals
Mr. Aitken describes being “too efficient” and how his detailed information would only confuse his generals.
Protect your Country!
Mr. Taylor expresses the view that it is everyone’s responsibility to protect their country.
Wet Conditions
Mr. Taylor describes weather conditions in Korea, in particular the impact of mud resulting from the monsoon rains.
Forward Observation Posts
Mr. Taylor describes joining the Royal Twenty Second Regiment (Vandoos) as a wireless operator, and describes the workings of a forward observation post.
The Road to Korea
Mr. Taylor describes why he enlisted for Korean duty and discusses basic training, his trip over and his first impression of Korea.
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