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Women love a man in a Navy uniform.

Women love a man in a Navy uniform.

Mr. Bowen discusses how shore leave was enhanced by the appeal of the Naval uniform to women.

Preparing to go to sea

Preparing to go to sea

Mr. Bowen describes his basic training and becoming a telegraphist. He describes a ‘novel’ approach to being taught Morse Code.

Ottawa, the day that war is declared

Ottawa, the day that war is declared

Mr. Bowen describes the atmosphere in Ottawa the day that the Second World War is declared, through the eyes of a fifteen year old paperboy.

Pre-flight protocol

Pre-flight protocol

Mr. Bower-Binns describes the various checks and procedures performed by the air crew prior to takeoff.

Reporting for duty

Reporting for duty

Mr. Bower-Binns describes reporting for duty despite having had to walk by a tarmac full of damaged aircraft.

It’s a team

It’s a team

Mr. Bower-Binns describes how his air crew bonded, and their confidence in one another despite their limited exxperience.

Navigation school

Navigation school

Mr. Bower-Binns describes his experiences at Navigation school.

Becoming a navigator

Becoming a navigator

Mr. Bower-Binns describes training on a Link Trainer and being unable to stop it on co-ordinates, and thus being designated as a navigator

Based in Dieppe, New Brunswick

Based in Dieppe, New Brunswick

Mr. Bower-Binns describes being on guard duty at the Dieppe aerodrome, and fantasizing about becoming a pilot.

Typical Day as a Hospital Assistant

Typical Day as a Hospital Assistant

Mrs. Pidgeon provides a detailed account of a typical day providing care to patients returning from overseas.

A Diamond Ring Upon Discharge

A Diamond Ring Upon Discharge

Mrs. Pidgeon shares a story about getting engaged after being discharged from the air force and her ensuing travels with her husband and children.

Doing His Part

Doing His Part

Before Newfoundland was a part of Canada Mr. Rogers tried hard to get into the navy and never gave up.

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