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Parachutes to Pants
Mr. Wiseman describes the level of survival the Bosnian people went to in order to clothe their children and obtain food in the town.
Flaming Torches
Mr. Wiseman describes the sight of torches by the locals when going up the mountains to gather food from the drop zone.
Assisting at the Hospital
Mr. Wiseman describes the sights witnessed within the hospital and the horrific conditions of the wounded.
Evacuating the Injured
Mr. Wiseman relates the harsh reality of being a soldier while evacuating the injured being separated from their family.
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.
Destined for England
Mrs. McCauley expresses her excitement while travelling overseas on the Mauretania and her accommodations upon arrival in Liverpool, England.
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