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Search Device used in Radar

Mr. Linden explains measuring signals that are sent out.

Commanding Canadian and British Radar Technicians

Mr. Linden tells us about his experiences commanding both Canadian and British radar technicians servicing aircraft with the 537 night fighter squadron.

Desire to Join the Air Force

Mr. Linden shares his story of going home to Winnipeg for Christmas and telling his mother that he was joining the air force.

Bringing his Family to Germany

Mr. McKerracher speaks about his opportunity to bring his family to Germany during his Regular Force service and the positive experience this was for his children.

Getting Hit by Mortar Fragment

Mr. McKerracher describes his experience of getting wounded by shrapnel when carrying the commanding officer’s map board.

Getting Married in England

Mr. McKerracher speaks about meeting his bride and getting married while serving in England and the difficulty he felt returning to civilian life.

Aircrafts Colliding

Mr. McKerracher speaks about witnessing aircrafts colliding and the fear experienced during the Battle of Falaise.

The 40 mm Bofors

Mr. McKerracher describes the type of guns used and the responsibility of the gun crew when manning a post.

Joining up Just Seemed Like the Thing to Do!

Mr. McKerracher speaks about his decision to join the army. He provides detail of his basic training and travel overseas as part of the anti-aircraft regiment.

Volunteering for the Far East

Mr. Barrie explains how he ended up in the Far East with the RAF, the responsibilities of Canadian radar technicians there, and the crucial role of radar in the war against the Japanese.

The Effect Of War

Mr. Bannerman shares his perspective about being at war and how he chooses to talk about it.

Halifax Riots

As a young person growing up in Halifax, Mr. Niles recalls the riots that broke out in downtown Halifax at the end of the war.

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