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Everyone Panicked - The War Had Started
Mr. Kenny talks about where he was born, and how he felt about the war as it came on. Although underage, he tried to enlist.
Joining HMCS Anson
Mr. Treherne recalls completing naval college and joining the crew of the Anson
First Combat Experience
Mr. Hanna describes his first combat experience and how a German radio operator tried to confuse and disorient him by posing as a British operator.
Description of the Typhoon
Mr. Hanna describes the Typhoon fighter plane - it's limitations and it's best operational uses.
Initial Training School
Mr. Hanna describes his training and the first time he flew solo.
Aerial Operations in Holland
Mr. Hanna recalls missions in Holland and launching precision-strikes using rockets.
Manning Depot
Mr. Finley describes his experience at Manning Depot shortly after enlisting and being accepted into the Air Force.
Introduction to Guard Duty
Mr. Finley describes his introduction to Guard Duty while still on the home front. He explains how his superior conveyed the importance of this task, though to a new recruit it might seem insignificant and unimportant.
First Encounter on Guard Duty
Mr. Finley describes his encounter with an unidentified person while on guard duty late one night. He also provides an overview of guard duty protocol.
Low Flying Incident in Flight School
Mr. Finley tells about the time he decided to give a thrill to the students at his childhood school by touching down his plane on school property.
Dive Bombing and Aerial Rocket Attacks
Mr. Hanna describes the different types of attacks that could be mounted from a Typhoon. Specifically, he explains the difference between the techniques known as dive bombing and aerial rocket attacks.
Joining the Merchant Navy
Mr. Kenny recalls how he felt compelled to do something when the war began. He was underage when he joined the Merchant Navy, therefore he didn’t really have any idea what it was.
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