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Heavy Losses in Bomber Command

Mr. James recalls the affect the losses in Bomber Command had on the #75 New Zealand Squadron, describing the state of a survivor of a 'milk run' that claimed 7 of 8 planes.

Mandrell - Jamming German Radar

Mr. James describes being assigned to project Mandrell - assembling and learning to maintain new radar jamming units - and returning as a mechanic. He also recalls how airmen's opinion on Mandrell's effectiveness ranged widely.

Gee Radar

Mr. James recalls when Gee radar was brought into service. He describes how it operated, installing the units complete with security, and how it put a whole new slant on bombing.

We Marched Like Veterans

Mr. James recalls how during basic training in Toronto, a new air force recruit embarrassed the drill instructor by accepting his challenge to get the other recruits to march properly.

Never a Question of Not Serving

Mr. James recalls how obvious it was to his family that war was imminent and they would be involved. He then explains how those trained as radar mechanics were sure to be deployed overseas rather than remain in Canada.

Bombing Hamburg

While approaching Hamburg, their bombing site, they where called off as the Canadian troops pushed into the city.

Lone Gun

While on their way to the bombing target, Hamburg, Germany, the planes flew over an empty air field , but their was one gun who shot down the plane that was beside him in the air.

Fighter Training

Mr. Western talks about how they were going through training over Scotland and how this fighter pilot did not pull out of his dive.

Flying as a Spare

One day Mr. Western was called in to the gunnery office and told he was to fly as a spare for another crew but luckily for him it never happened.

Close Call During A Daylight Run

During a daylight run Mr. Western and the crew had a very close call when another bomber was flying at the wrong bombing height and dropped their bombs directly above Mr. Western's plane.

Caught in the Search Lights

Mr. Western tells us what it’s like to get caught in a spotlight and how hard it was to get out of the cone of lights.

Heavy Fighting

Mr. Western talks about one night of heavy fighting , when another air plane was shot down and the radio from the plane was on. Everyone heard the tail gunner and pilot plunging to their death.

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