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Receiving Messages

Mr. Irwin compares wireless operation on land to that aboard ship.

Why The Navy?

Mr. Irwin describes his reason for enlisting and basic training.

Standing Up for the Crew

Mr. Hosegood tells of the only time he disobeyed the orders of his Captain.

Lost Crews

Mr. Hosegood remembers the crews that didn’t make the journey home.

Ground Fire and Good Fortune

Mr. Hosegood talks about bombing rail yards, being shot at, and not being able to see what was going on.

Bombing Bangkok

Mr. Hosegood talks about a 15 hour flight to Bangkok and a harbor full of Japanese war ships.

Indian Tea and the First Flight Test

Mr. Hosegood remembers simple pleasures like being served tea in the morning when he arrived in India, and discusses his first operational flight with an experienced crew.

Becoming an Officer

Mr. Goettler talks about being recommended to become an officer.

Football Story

Mr. Goettler talks about playing football in the mess hall, and getting into trouble.

Remembering Bud Wilson

Mr. Goettler expresses his feelings for his late friend Bud Wilson, who died in the war. Respecting Bud, Mr. Goettler explains, is what Remembrance Day is about for him.

Hearing It On The Radio

Mr. Goettler talks about listening to the radio during a flight mission when he wasn’t supposed to, and hearing that the war in Europe had ended.

Losing Bud Wilson

Mr. Goettler talks about the death of his best friend and other soldiers in his crew.

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