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Shot Down!

On one of his missions Mr. Western’s plane was shot down by a German 88. He tells us what happened in the air and on the ground.

Getting Crewed Up

After graduating from training each member has to be crewed up. Mr. Western tells us about the process they used to select their crew.

Vaccine Flu

Mr. Western talks about being in the hospital one night when London was being bombed. They could not be moved to the bomb shelter so he and another soldier were left in their beds with only one very brave nurse to stay with them.

War Is Declared

Mr. Western recalls going for a bike ride with his father in England and being in a little town the day war was declared.

Message to Youth

Mr. Spear passes on a message to youth, to appreciate all that they have and to enjoy their freedom.

Not All Could Serve

Mr. Spear reflects on his impressions of individual's contributions to the War effort; specifically, how it took him some time to understand and appreciate that for various reasons, not everyone could contribute as directly as he and other troops did.

Assessment of RCAF Contribution to Victory

Mr. Spear reflects on the RCAF's contribution to the Allied victory.

Bombing and Gunnery School, Staff Pilot

Mr. Spear describes being posted to a bombing and gunnery school in Mountain View, Ontario as a staff pilot.

Return to Duty

Mr. Spear recalls returning to duty after escaping the Sulmona, Italy POW camp. He explains the reason he was not returned to active duty.

Escape From Sulmona

Mr. Spear recalls when the Italians capitulated, how the Canadian POW's in the Sulmona camp escaped in small groups as the rest of the POW's, who had congregated together to march south, were recaptured by Germans.

POW Escape Attempts

Mr. Spear describes attempts made to escape from the POW camp in Sulmona, Italy.

Life as a POW: Sulmona, Italy

Mr. Spear recalls life as a POW, describing the camp at Sulmona, Italy and how the availability of Red Cross parcels greatly affected the POWs diet.

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