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Joining the Air Force
Mr. Fawcett explains why he chose the air force.
Eagerness to Enlist
Mr. Ford shares his story about enlisting in the Royal Air force after a visit from the magistrate to his home town, Port-aux-Basques, Newfoundland
Enlisting
Mr. Blackburn talks about what prompted him to enlist when he did (in 1940).
Dedication to Duty
Mr Parker talks about a soldier in his platoon who literally lacked a sense of fear. His fearlessness was unexplainable, and he died in a most unusual way.
Saving a family
Mr. Parker talks about moving down the line and helping an Italian family, who had lost all their possessions to the Germans, and had their house blown up by the Canadians.
Return to Civilian Life
Mr. Stevenson tells of his reaction as the war ended and of his journey home to Canada and Prince Edward Island.
Mine Sweeping
Mr. Stevenson describes the process of mine-sweeping aboard the vessel on which he served. He remembers watching a large ship loaded with lumber torpedoed by a German submarine.
Enlisting in Navy
Mr. Stevenson describes the train ride from his Prince Edward Island farm home to Charlottetown, where he went to enlist in the army. He recalls the other young men he met on the train and how they convinced him to sign up with them for the navy instead. Following some basic training, he's sent overseas, telling of his reaction when he saw British ships coming to meet the vessel he was on as it approached England.
Message to Youth
Mr. Spear is asked what he would say to young Canadians of today.
RCAF Duty
Mr. Spear went on to serve his country during the Second World War as an officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force.
German Surrender
Mr. Spear recalls the surrender of the German Army near Mons, Belgium in 1918. He also tells of his participation in the army of occupation in Germany following the signing of the Armistice.
Division Transfer Request
Mr. Spear requested a transfer to a wireless section of the 5th Canadian Division in order to gain a posting to the front line trenches.
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