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Mastering the Harvard
Mr. Peters describes his difficulties flying a Harvard, overcoming those roadblocks, and moving on to the T-33 jet trainer.
First Solo
Mr. Peters describes his first solo (in a Chipmunk), the elation of safely landing and the ritual he shares with his fellow pilots afterwards.
Attrition
Mr. Peters compares the high level of attrition during his era of training to that of the present day Air Force.
Pilot Training Selection
Mr. Peters describes the level of testing he experienced before being selected for pilot training.
Two Armies
Mr. Jacobs expresses his attitude towards war and his personal contribution.
Inconsistencies in the RCAF
Mr. Jacobs provides his opinion on the policy of RCAF guidelines when recruiting soldiers for service.
My Work in the Admissions Department
Mr. Jacobs tells how he came to work in the admissions area of the hospital during his In-Canada service
The Sadness of War
Mr. Marshall speaks about the emotion he feels on Remembrance Day and the importance of remembering the soldiers who remain in the cemeteries overseas and the amount of friends lost during wartime.
Equipment Comparison with the Enemy
Mr. Marshall explains how our Canadian soldiers were no match in fire power against the Germans until the Americans joined in and provided better equipment.
The Fear of Being Taken Prisoner
Mr. Marshall shares the experience he had during a close encounter with the Germans and how he hid in fear of being taken prisoner.
A Live Grenade Thrown His Way
Mr. Marshall shares a story about combat where a live grenade is thrown by the enemy, but fails to go off.
Fighting Patrol
Mr. Marshall explains the difference between fighting patrol and reconnaissance patrol when going out on night patrol.
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