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Bombing Hamburg

Mr. Jackson describes crewing up and being shot down while approaching their target at Peenemunde.

South East Asia

Mr. Jackson describes his deployment to the Far East and the gradual expulsion of the Allies to India by the Japanese.

I would like to think their sacrifice will not be in vain.

Mr. Irwin reflects on his service and his private celebration on Remembrance Day.

The Poor Guys Were Dying

Mr. Irwin describes the probable sinking of a German submarine, and a very emotional description of dying sailors rescued after the torpedoing of a British warship.

A Visit to London

Mr. Irwin describes visiting London, seeing St. Paul’s Cathedral and saluting their Royal Highnesses, the King and Queen.

Depth Charges

Mr. Irwin describes the armaments aboard his frigate, in particular anti-submarine weaponry

Wireless Operator Training

Mr. Irwin describes, in detail, training to be a wireless operator.

HMCS Prince Rupert

Mr. Irwin describes joining HMCS Prince Rupert and his shipboard duties.

A Soup Bowl Full of Rum

Mr. Irwin describes events on board HMCS Prince Rupert on VE Day and having to wait until dropping anchor in Shelbourne, Nova Scotia to ‘splice the main brace.’

Layout of a Convoy

Mr. Irwin gives a detailed description of the layout and protection of a convoy.

Nor’easter

Mr. Irwin gives an excellent account of riding out a Nor’easter.

Receiving Messages

Mr. Irwin compares wireless operation on land to that aboard ship.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19