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Enlistment
Mr. McAndrew describes accompanying a friend to Airbase Summerside, and being fully tested and enlisted in one day.
Becoming a Radio Operator
Mr. McAndrew describes his disappointment at being selected as a radio operator instead of for pilot training. He goes on to discuss his training and selection as a Cadet Officer
The Lancaster bomber as a Submarine Tracker
Mr. McAndrew describes the paradox of a high altitude bomber being used for low-level marine surveillance, and describes the inadequacies of the radar of the day.
Spit ‘n Polish
Mr. McAndrew describes an amusing parade square incident involving a somewhat unkempt comrade.
Why Me
Mr. McAndrew describes surviving a storm tossed flight which saw his aircraft diverted from Goose Bay to Greenwood.
Had to Find Something Else
Mr. McAndrew describes wearying of peacetime service.
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