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D-Day Landing Part 1

Mr. Chadderton describes the emotional and sensory impacts of battle.

What was it like to write a letter to a mother?

Mr. Chadderton describes having to write letters of condolence for fallen members of his regiment.

What chance do you think we've got?

Mr. Chadderton talks about the odds of survival and the reality of death.

The camaraderie got a hold of me.

Mr. Chadderton discusses camaraderie and bonding.

I wanted a place to play hockey

Mr. Chadderton discusses his reasons for enlisting.

Rogue Flying Fortress

Mr. Black recalls almost being shot down by a rogue Flying Fortress, while returning from a successful bombing run.

Flying Boat - Precarious Nose Gun Setup

Mr. Black recalls how difficult it was for the nose gunner to set up his weapon in the Flying Boat, while the plane was airborne.

Air Raid

Mr. Allen talks about his first overseas wartime experience manning a gun during an air raid.

Splashdown!

Mr. Allen talks about how tricky it could be to train in a Hampden bomber.

Plenty of Training

Mr. Allen describes the variety of training required by the Royal Canadian Air Force.

True Valour and Honour

Mr. James speaks against the portrayal of Bomber Command in the CBC production "The Valour and the Horror." He also shares his opinion on how disgraceful it is that no campaign medals were issued for Bomber Command.

Bombs Away

Mr. James recalls being frustrated with lugging bombs across town and describes how they began to handle them roughly. He then goes on to describe two instances of faulty bombs exploding while being loaded in grounded Lancasters.

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