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Gee Radar
Mr. James recalls when Gee radar was brought into service. He describes how it operated, installing the units complete with security, and how it put a whole new slant on bombing.
We Marched Like Veterans
Mr. James recalls how during basic training in Toronto, a new air force recruit embarrassed the drill instructor by accepting his challenge to get the other recruits to march properly.
Never a Question of Not Serving
Mr. James recalls how obvious it was to his family that war was imminent and they would be involved. He then explains how those trained as radar mechanics were sure to be deployed overseas rather than remain in Canada.
One Year Was Enough
Mr. Reitsma explains how one year in Korea was enough, believing that any more time would drive a man completely nuts. He also details how his service changed him, explaining how he was so different upon his return home that his own mother was frightened of him.
An Officer Too Scared To Fight
Mr. Reitsma explains how some of the officers were more scared than enlisted men, recalling an instance when one became so scared he got sent home.
Close Call - Dud Mortar
Mr. Reitsma recalls a close call in which his gun was hit by a mortar.
Survival
Mr. Reitsma talks about coping with the stresses of war.
Charlie
Mr. Reitsma explains how the Chinese Army would charge with a huge number of soldiers using anything they could lay their hands on as a weapon, and yelling all the while.
Bren Gun - Deadly, But Not As Much As A Grenade
Mr. Reitsma explains how excellent a weapon the Bren gun was, and recalls an instance when he almost killed some civilians with his.
Extreme Weather
Mr. Reitsma describes how wet and cold it got while he was stationed in Korea.
You Eat What's Hot
Mr. Reitsma recalls the diet in Korea, explaining conditions soldiers would have to cook in, and describing an instance when a lack of dishes for a cooked meal left him with slop.
Dangerous Teens
Mr. Reitsma recalls feeling pity toward the children that would follow the troops looking for handouts, but not letting his guard down.
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