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My Assignment in Belgium

My Assignment in Belgium

Joseph Anatole Côté tells the story of his arrival at a German military base in Belgian territory.

My False Papers

My False Papers

Joseph Anatole Côté hid for 80 days in Holland. During his stay, he had false papers that gave him a new identity.

Life on the Ship

Life on the Ship

Mr. Baker speaks about his experiences aboard ship travelling to Europe, and the type of food they were provided.

Awe Inspiring Sight

Awe Inspiring Sight

Mr. Wickens describes the beauty of the scenery from 20,000 feet up.

It Wasn’t Us

It Wasn’t Us

Mr. Wickens defends the results of his bombing mission at Falaise gap based on photographic evidence.

Caught By A Night Fighter

Caught By A Night Fighter

Mr. Wickens describes a nearly tragic bombing run over Germany’s V2 rocket sites

Bombing Hamburg - A Sickening Feeling

Bombing Hamburg - A Sickening Feeling

Mr. Wickens describes being ordered to bomb civilian targets in Hamburg, Germany, and the disgust of the crew at having to carry out the order

A Sitting Duck

A Sitting Duck

When the Germans “coned you” you were a sitting duck. Mr. Wickens explains why.

Scared To Death

Scared To Death

Mr. Wickens describes the stress of taking off in a bomber fully loaded with bombs.

Risky Practises

Risky Practises

Mr. Wickens describes the “conversion” unit for training bomber pilots, and the risks faced by the aircrews.

Crew Friendly Aircraft

Crew Friendly Aircraft

Mr. Wickens describes the ergonomics of Halifax bombers and the working positions of her crew.

G-Box Navigation

G-Box Navigation

Mr. Wickens describes the use of the G-box for navigating.

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