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Convoy Duty near Malta

Mr. Doiron recalls that he survived an Axis air raid while protecting a convoy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Second Enlistment

Mr. Doiron turns 18 and enlists again wanting to become a pilot. He explains why he became a radio operator instead.

Flying the Beaches on D-Day

Mr. Rohmer talks about flying reconnaissance over the beaches early on D-Day.

Meeting General Patton

Mr. Rohmer describes an encounter he had with General George Patton.

The Flying Circus

Mr. Rohmer discusses how their operations changed as D-Day approached. He also describes his involvement with a flying circus that was being used to educate the ground troops.

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