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Flying Boat - Precarious Nose Gun Setup

Mr. Black recalls how difficult it was for the nose gunner to set up his weapon in the Flying Boat, while the plane was airborne.

Air Raid

Mr. Allen talks about his first overseas wartime experience manning a gun during an air raid.

Splashdown!

Mr. Allen talks about how tricky it could be to train in a Hampden bomber.

Plenty of Training

Mr. Allen describes the variety of training required by the Royal Canadian Air Force.

True Valour and Honour

Mr. James speaks against the portrayal of Bomber Command in the CBC production "The Valour and the Horror." He also shares his opinion on how disgraceful it is that no campaign medals were issued for Bomber Command.

Bombs Away

Mr. James recalls being frustrated with lugging bombs across town and describes how they began to handle them roughly. He then goes on to describe two instances of faulty bombs exploding while being loaded in grounded Lancasters.

Heavy Losses in Bomber Command

Mr. James recalls the affect the losses in Bomber Command had on the #75 New Zealand Squadron, describing the state of a survivor of a 'milk run' that claimed 7 of 8 planes.

Mandrell - Jamming German Radar

Mr. James describes being assigned to project Mandrell - assembling and learning to maintain new radar jamming units - and returning as a mechanic. He also recalls how airmen's opinion on Mandrell's effectiveness ranged widely.

Gee Radar

Mr. James recalls when Gee radar was brought into service. He describes how it operated, installing the units complete with security, and how it put a whole new slant on bombing.

We Marched Like Veterans

Mr. James recalls how during basic training in Toronto, a new air force recruit embarrassed the drill instructor by accepting his challenge to get the other recruits to march properly.

Never a Question of Not Serving

Mr. James recalls how obvious it was to his family that war was imminent and they would be involved. He then explains how those trained as radar mechanics were sure to be deployed overseas rather than remain in Canada.

One Year Was Enough

Mr. Reitsma explains how one year in Korea was enough, believing that any more time would drive a man completely nuts. He also details how his service changed him, explaining how he was so different upon his return home that his own mother was frightened of him.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19