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She said “Try me!”

Mr. Welland describes how the English civilian population was equipped to fight a German land invasion, and goes on to describe British resolve in the face of bombing raids on London.

The Ammunition was Green

Mr. Welland offers an explanation for the seemingly easy fall of France to the German invasion.

It Meant Being in Bad Weather off Iceland.

Mr. Welland describes doing blockade duty aboard HMS Fame, transferring to HMCS St. Laurent, and participating in the dangerous evacuation at Dunkirk.

The Athenia was Torpedoed on the First Day.

Mr. Welland describes seeing action on the first day of the war aboard HMS Fame, and assisting in the rescue of survivors from the torpedoed passenger vessel, Athenia.

There Was no Officer Training in Canada.

Mr. Welland discusses joining the Royal Navy as an officer in 1936 and learning his trade at sea. He gives a good description of celestial navigation.

Wounded in the Trench

Mr. Thorsen describes the night in the trenches when his ear drum was perforated and the medical treatment he received afterwards.

Returning to Civilian Life

Mr. Thorsen reflects on his arrival home and the effect the war has had on his life.

Nothing Can Happen To Me On My Birthday

Mr. Sharpe talks about what went through his mind when he thinks his plane has an explosion.

Flying Bullets

Mr. Sharpe talks about getting shot at and a few close calls.

A Blinding Flash

Mr. Sharpe talks about an explosion on his first operational mission.

Let Me Fly

Mr. Sharpe talks about getting malaria and being told he would be sent home.

Couldn’t Wait To Fly

Mr. Sharpe talks about joining the RCAF on his 18th birthday.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19