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Enlisting

Ms. Allemang recalls joining up and her first posting.

Saved By a Chemical Toilet

Mr. Power talks about the difficulties with landing the aircrafts.

Becoming a Cook

Mr. Kenny describes how he ended up being designated at the ship's “Cookie”. He also described travelling across the Atlantic in a convoy.

Convoy Duty

Mr. Kenny talks about his first weeks on merchant ships. He sailed on British, Norwegian and Danish ships because of the lack of Canadian ships.

Joining the Merchant Navy

Mr. Kenny recalls how he felt compelled to do something when the war began. He was underage when he joined the Merchant Navy, therefore he didn’t really have any idea what it was.

Dive Bombing and Aerial Rocket Attacks

Mr. Hanna describes the different types of attacks that could be mounted from a Typhoon. Specifically, he explains the difference between the techniques known as dive bombing and aerial rocket attacks.

Low Flying Incident in Flight School

Mr. Finley tells about the time he decided to give a thrill to the students at his childhood school by touching down his plane on school property.

First Encounter on Guard Duty

Mr. Finley describes his encounter with an unidentified person while on guard duty late one night. He also provides an overview of guard duty protocol.

Introduction to Guard Duty

Mr. Finley describes his introduction to Guard Duty while still on the home front. He explains how his superior conveyed the importance of this task, though to a new recruit it might seem insignificant and unimportant.

Manning Depot

Mr. Finley describes his experience at Manning Depot shortly after enlisting and being accepted into the Air Force.

Aerial Operations in Holland

Mr. Hanna recalls missions in Holland and launching precision-strikes using rockets.

Initial Training School

Mr. Hanna describes his training and the first time he flew solo.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19