"...a thing called a Bullseye."

Mr. Coffell describes a method of decoying German antiaircraft activity.

John ( Jack ) Coffell

Mr. Coffell was born June 1, 1924, in Moncton, New Brunswick. At the age of two, he lost his mother. His family moved to Amherst, Nova Scotia, where he lived until he enlisted. With his father unemployed, and an unemployment rate of 50 percent, he was dertermined to pass Grade 11 so he could enter the Royal Canadian Air Force. He eventually qualified as a navigator and went overseas to join 429 Squadron, 6 Group. Mr. Coffell's theatre of duty was Northern Europe. At the end of his service overseas, he returned to Canada aboard the Queen Mary.

Medium:

Video

Owner:

Veterans Affairs Canada

Duration:

01:47

Person Interviewed:

John ( Jack ) Coffell

War, Conflict or Mission:

Second World War

Battle/Campaign:

Bomber Command

Branch:

Air Force

Units/Ship:

429 Squadron

Rank:

Flying Officer

Occupation:

Navigator

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