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Training in Canada
Mr. Taylor describes various aspects of his training after enlisting during the Second World War, in particular maintaining artillery in the salty maritime air.
Impact the Service had on Women
Mrs. Shoultz expresses her opinion on how military service gave woman an equal opportunity to succeed in life and achieve successful careers..
The Uniform
Mrs. Shoultz describes the style of uniform worn by the WD’s during her time in the service.
Manning Depot
Mrs. Shoultz explains her training and how she became a member of the Precision Drill Squadron, No. 1 Squadron, No. 1 Flight.
Comparing Navy and Army life
Mr. Bowen describes feeling that the Army recognized and rewarded the efforts of its members far better than did the Navy.
German V2 rockets attack London
Mr. Bowen describes being personally affected by a V2 rocket attack while on shore leave in London, and goes on to offer his admiration of the resolve of British citizens in the face of these attacks.
Rescuing victims of torpedoed vessels
Mr. Bowen describes the experience of seeing a ship torpedoed and the difficulty of rescuing oil-soaked survivors. He also describes two very emotional events, a terrible rescue and heartwarming Christmas gift.
Hunting down a U-boat
Mr. Bowen describes attacking a U-boat in the English Channel, and how the shallowness of the water resulted in the depth charges also rupturing the bottom plates of his frigate.
The North Atlantic could be very rough.
Mr. Bowen describes in very clear terms the violence wreaked by a North Atlantic storm, and the impact such storms had on a convoy.
Battle station or prison?
Mr. Bowen describes his action station, a small room directly above the screws, when his frigate was in a combat situation. He reflects on the fact that there would have been no escape had the vessel been torpedoed astern.
Women love a man in a Navy uniform.
Mr. Bowen discusses how shore leave was enhanced by the appeal of the Naval uniform to women.
Preparing to go to sea
Mr. Bowen describes his basic training and becoming a telegraphist. He describes a ‘novel’ approach to being taught Morse Code.
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