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Mr. Wickens talks about an experience he had with a bush pilot during a stormy day of training.

The trip overseas took 14 days. Mr. Wickens talks about the trip and a tactic used by the captain of the ship he was on to get there safely.

Mr. Wickens describes the use of the G-box for navigating.

Mr. Wickens describes the ergonomics of Halifax bombers and the working positions of her crew.

Mr. Wickens describes the “conversion” unit for training bomber pilots, and the risks faced by the aircrews.

Mr. Wickens describes the stress of taking off in a bomber fully loaded with bombs.

When the Germans “coned you” you were a sitting duck. Mr. Wickens explains why.

Mr. Wickens describes being ordered to bomb civilian targets in Hamburg, Germany, and the disgust of the crew at having to carry out the order

Mr. Wickens describes a nearly tragic bombing run over Germany’s V2 rocket sites

Mr. Wickens defends the results of his bombing mission at Falaise gap based on photographic evidence.

Mr. Wickens describes the beauty of the scenery from 20,000 feet up.