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Duty as a Supply Officer
Mr. Seale explains the structure of obtaining supplies and the maintenance of aircraft equipment.
Work as a System Analyst
Mr. Seale describes the responsibilities of a systems analyst using computerized structure, assessing and writing programs to improve the process of supply delivery.
Value of Work
Mr. Seale expresses his opinion on the importance of the supply officer’s work and the contribution made to military service.
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!!
Mr. Kerry discusses being urged to accept a flying commission, and being strongly told to get his hair cut beforehand.
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
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
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
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.
Culture Shock
Mr. Slusar speaks about the culture shock he felt when trying to understand the customs of the local people in a city with very different surroundings.
Close Calls
Mr. Slusar describes some of the close calls experienced and witnessing the sight of gun fire coming towards their camp.
Structure in the Military
Mr. Slusar speaks about the respect he had for the structure of the military.
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