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Pilot or Tail Gunner

Pilot or Tail Gunner

Mr. Kerry describes ignoring the advice of his recruiting officer and taking the most dangerous job on a bomber, that of tail gunner.

An Officer? Get a Haircut!!

An Officer? Get a Haircut!!

Mr. Kerry discusses being urged to accept a flying commission, and being strongly told to get his hair cut beforehand.

Halifax Bomber Rear Turret

Halifax Bomber Rear Turret

Mr. Kerry compares the rear turrets of the Halifax and Lancaster bombers and discusses the sense of responsibility he felt for the security of the crew.

Danger on a Daylight Bombing Mission

Danger on a Daylight Bombing Mission

Mr. Kerry describes his sense of security and danger while in close formation flying, and a close call at the hands of an overhead bomber.

Democracy: Safety Versus Danger

Democracy: Safety Versus Danger

Mr. Kerry discusses his crew’s decision to fly a bomber after a motor quits and additional motors quitting on their bombing run.

Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day

Mr. Kerry discusses his renewed involvement in Remembrance Day and how impressed and gratified he is to see, in the past few years, the public’s interest rekindled as well.

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