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Baptism by Depth Charges
Mr. Keith describes his eventful first day on the Thunder - hunting for a submarine outside Halifax Harbour, and the ship nearly being damaged by it's own depth charges.
Storm at Sea
Mr. Keith recalls the worst storm he sailed though, at the wheel 2 hours on, 2 off for 4 days.
Battling the enemy
Mr. Richard talks about his first taste of battle, in Italy, and encountering the enemy in battle at the age of 15.
Foundations of Leadership
Mr. Connelly discusses his philosophy of leadership and its foundations.
Patrolling Korea
Mr. Connelly discusses reconnaissance patrols in Korea.
Nothing You Could Do
Mr. Connelly describes the sometimes tragic results of living in isolation.
Normally It’s An Officer
Mr. Connelly describes his first tour in Cyprus, loyalty and a deadly incident.
What’s your army number and rank?
Mr. Macdougall discusses the consequences of insubordination.
You’re supposed to step down.
Mr. Macdougall describes the crew’s responsibilities on an Ack-Ack gun, and the dangers of a misfire.
Some of them were laughing at me.
Mr. Macdougall describes the informality of his field promotion to Sergeant.
Give her a big kiss.
Mr. Macdougall describes approaching the English Channel and reaching the beach in France.
They just flattened Caen, France.
Mr. Macdougall describes the bombing of Caen and being unable to stop and help the trapped and wounded.
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