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Quite A Mess
Mr. Loranger discusses how difficult it was to advance in the French countryside. He also discusses a tactic the Germans used to kill hundreds of Canadian soldiers.
Hitler Youth - POW
Mr. Loranger talks about an encounter with a Hitler Youth, POW.
Not a Shot Fired.
Mr. Loranger discusses the clearing of Dieppe and a clever German artillery installation.
Heat of the Shrapnel
Mr. Loranger recalls a close call he had with a piece of Shrapnel.
A Church With Two Steeples
Mr. Loranger describes the results of misidentifying a target area.
Shooting At Enemy Planes
Mr. Loranger talks about a dangerous way to relax; shooting at enemy fighters.
First Impressions
Mr. Snell talks about his first impressions of his RAF base in England.
Going overseas
Mr. Snell talks about going to the airbase in Rockcliff, and within three months being shipped overseas to England.
Arrival in England
Mr. Snell recalls his awareness of the invasion of the low countries in France and Dunkirk when he arrived in England.
Lysander Air plane
Mr.Snell discusses the Lysander Air plane.
Armed at all times
Mr.Snell recalls having to be armed at all times while working on the planes, in case of an invasion on the airbase.
Impending Invasion
Mr.Snell recalls how the ground crew were concerned that they were expected to defend the airbase if an invasion occurred.
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