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Coastal Command or Bomber Command
Mr. Campbell discusses his reasons, both practical and personal, for selecting service in Bomber Command over that in Coastal Command.
Pilot training
Mr. Campbell discusses the various training steps necessary to become a pilot, and flying the Tiger Moth and Cessna Crane, two of the Air Force’s training aircraft.
From Air Gunner to Bomber Pilot
Mr. Campbell discusses how a lucky break on a mathematics re-test allowed him to be streamed into pilot training.
Six More Confirmed
Before the end of his first tour of duty in August 1944, Mr. Lindsey accumulated another 6 aircraft "confirmed kills" and a further 4 "probables". He recalls the one mission that especially stands out in his memory - a mission that resulted in his shooting down three enemy aircraft.
His First Confirmed Kill
Mr. Lindsey describes the events surrounding his first experience of shooting down a German aircraft... and his reaction to the "kill".
Some Personal Observations on Buzz
Mr. Lindsey speaks of the unique eye sight abilities of "Buzz" Beurling and of the highly competitive nature of this legendary Canadian ace...
First Encounter With The Enemy
Mr. Lindsey had his first encounter with enemy aircraft while flying second to George "Buzz" Beurling.
First Operational Mission
In early summer of 1943, Mr. Lindsey has joined 403 Squadron in Kent, England. He is there only two days when he is sent on his first operational mission. He remembers his reaction at the time.
Crossing the North Atlantic in Convoy
Mr. Lindsey is finally posted to an operational unit. He is sent to Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he sails in a convoy to Britain. He is asked what he remembers of the crossing.
Remembrance Day
Mr. Sproule reflects on what Remembrance Day means to him.
Duty to Defend, and Youth Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
Mr. Sproule expresses his opinions on one's duty to defend one's Country, and the young ages of Allied Airmen who paid the ultimate price.
Shot on a Bombing Run
Mr. Sproule recalls being hit during a bombing run in Burma.
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