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Manning Depot

Mrs. Shoultz explains her training and how she became a member of the Precision Drill Squadron, No. 1 Squadron, No. 1 Flight.

Comparing Navy and Army life

Mr. Bowen describes feeling that the Army recognized and rewarded the efforts of its members far better than did the Navy.

German V2 rockets attack London

Mr. Bowen describes being personally affected by a V2 rocket attack while on shore leave in London, and goes on to offer his admiration of the resolve of British citizens in the face of these attacks.

Rescuing victims of torpedoed vessels

Mr. Bowen describes the experience of seeing a ship torpedoed and the difficulty of rescuing oil-soaked survivors. He also describes two very emotional events, a terrible rescue and heartwarming Christmas gift.

Hunting down a U-boat

Mr. Bowen describes attacking a U-boat in the English Channel, and how the shallowness of the water resulted in the depth charges also rupturing the bottom plates of his frigate.

The North Atlantic could be very rough.

Mr. Bowen describes in very clear terms the violence wreaked by a North Atlantic storm, and the impact such storms had on a convoy.

Battle station or prison?

Mr. Bowen describes his action station, a small room directly above the screws, when his frigate was in a combat situation. He reflects on the fact that there would have been no escape had the vessel been torpedoed astern.

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

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

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

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

Reporting for duty

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

Date modified:: 2019-02-19