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Germany before the war
Mr. Weir talks about encounters in Germany prior to the war.
Demonstration in Frankfurt
Mr. Weir describes a demonstration he witnessed in Frankfurt. He describes the way in which the Germans dealt with the malcontents.
German rally
Mr. Weir describes visiting a Nazi rally and the way in which Hitler commanded a crowd. He also described the way in which Ottawa and Britain were hesitant to acknowledge what was taking place.
Bribing a guard (Part 1 of 2)
Mr. Weir describes bribing a guard to help them with their long walk.
Travelling ahead of the pack (Part 2 of 2)
Mr. Weir describes how his group of four tried to travel ahead of the group of 2,000 in order to ensure that there would be food for them.
Stumbling upon the Germans
Mr. Weir describes stumbling upon 400 Germans just before they are bombed by the Allies from above. He and the other 3 men eventually lose touch with the rest of the convoy.
Close call
Mr. Weir and his comrades have an encounter with a Major who questions what they are doing. The guard saves the day by claiming to be taking them to a concentration camp nearby.
The Hurricane vs The Spitfire
Mr. Weir compares the Hurricane and the Spitfire.
Shoot-ups and Sweeps (Air Tactics and Operations)
Mr. Weir describes the difference between two kinds of air tactics and operations - shoot-ups and sweeps.
What Makes a Good Fighter Pilot?
Mr. Weir gives his opinion about the characteristics that make a good fighter pilot.
“The Glass House”
Mr. Weir describes the “Glass House”. A place where pilots that were lacking in moral fibre were sent to strengthen their courage and resolve.
Getting Shot Down (Part 1 of 4)
Mr. Weir recalls being shot down as a result of flying with many new recruits. He recalls that his attention was more focussed on helping the new recruits, rather than the flying.
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