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Two Types of Radios

Mr. Thorne describes his training, in particular on the two types of radios used by the air force.

A Good Career Choice

Mr. Estwick discusses the value of the military experience and why he personally found the Air Force such a worthwhile career choice.

Racism and Friendship

Mr. Estwick describes being racially targeted while on duty in South Africa, but also acknowledges his many friendships that resulted from his Air Force experience.

Another Wounded Airman

Mr. Estwick describes his survival instinct and eventually becoming hardened to death and injury.

Outwitting a U-boat

Mr. Estwick describes the evasive measures used by HMS Queen Elizabeth when she was attacked by a U-boat on her way to England.

Pubs and the Social Side of Life

Mrs. Jackson speaks about how the people of London accepted the Guinea Pigs in their local pubs.

Inspired by Holland

Mr. Henry discusses his deployment to Holland and being inspired by the reverence with which the Dutch treated Canadian Veterans.

Officer Training

Mr. Henry describes his officer training and the rationale for “training for war”.

Keeping the Trucks in Good Repair

Mr. Austin describes upgrading his mechanic’s license, and applying those skills in the maintenance of the Allied (British) truck fleet in post D-Day Europe.

Balloons Versus Bombers

Mr. Austin describes how the British deployed hot air balloons to snag raiding German bombers, and being responsible for maintaining the equipment used to raise and lower the balloons.

Enlistment in the Royal Air Force

Mr. Austin describes being turned down by the Royal Navy because of his sinus surgery, and joining the Royal Air Force instead.

Sinus Surgery the Old-Fashioned Way

Mr. Austin describes being hospitalized for sinus surgery.

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