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Obtaining a Motorcycle

Obtaining a Motorcycle

Mr. Wilkinson shares his experience of being given a motorcycle by Canadian naval officers and how he put it to good use.

Along the Normandy Beach

Along the Normandy Beach

Mr. Wilkinson provides detail of his duties with No. 8 Company while serving in Normandy.

The Dieppe Raid was all Over!

The Dieppe Raid was all Over!

After some humorous circumstances, Mr. Wilkinson finds himself missing out on the entire defence of the Dieppe Raid.

A Delivery to Montgomery

A Delivery to Montgomery

Mr. Wilkinson tells of his journey to deliver a letter to General Montgomery after being held up for five days at the Isle of Wight.

Provost Corps

Provost Corps

After becoming wounded and spending some time in a holding unit, Mr. Wilkinson explains his reasons for joining the Provost Corps.

Joining Up!

Joining Up!

Mr. Wilkinson recalls the invitation he received one day after a casual game of soccer.

Crash Over Berlin

Crash Over Berlin

Mr. Callas describes the attack over Berlin, taking hits from enemy fire and following orders from Skipper who is forced to make a crash landing.

Shrapnel From Enemy Aircraft

Shrapnel From Enemy Aircraft

Mr. Callas describes getting wounded by enemy fire and details how he and the crew reacted.

Raid Over Frankfurt

Raid Over Frankfurt

Mr. Callas describes a tense situation when crew were uncertain of bomb release on raid over Frankfurt.

The Lancaster Bomber

The Lancaster Bomber

Mr. Callas describes the unique characteristics of the Lancaster aircraft and some techniques used in enemy attack.

Equipment on the Lancaster

Equipment on the Lancaster

Mr. Callas tells of the weapons located in the Lancaster and describes the type of uniform worn to withstand the cold temperatures

Appreciation for Bomber Command

Appreciation for Bomber Command

Mr. Heather expresses the pride he has for Bomber Command and his belief that they made a positive contribution to the war time effort.

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