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“. . . as a crew we became a fighting unit.”
Mr. Pochailo describes the need for crew bonding and some of its difficulties.
30 Feet - The Most Frightening Height
Mr. Melanson discusses paratroop training in detail.
Who’s there???
Mr. Melanson describes a humorous mid-air encounter.
“Shot Down!!!” Part 7 of 8
Mr. Pochailo gives his impressions of, and the general mood following, the Liberation of Holland
“Shot Down!!!” Part 8 of 8
Mr. Pochailo describes his farewell to his Dutch 'family' with a sad twist
Courage and Patriotism
Mr. Pochailo reflects on the diversity of courage and patriotism
“...and yet he was a good man.”
Mr. Pochailo describes his encounter with an honourable enemy doctor while in hiding.
“...my final respects.”
Mr. Pochailo recounts a haunting reunion with a fallen friend
“. . . I think it’s necessary to remember...”
Mr. Pochailo reflects on November 11
Joining Up at Age 15
Mr. Doherty recalls how he was able to join the Navy at age 15, and his motivation for doing so.
Sinking of the Guysborough
Mr. Doherty recalls hearing of the sinking of the Guysborough, and how it affected him emotionally.
Dangerous Stoke Hold Makes for Jumpy Nerves
Mr. Doherty recalls how the stoke hold was the most dangerous part of the ship. He then describes how he exited the war with jumpy nerves, having experienced so much, and remembers when he and a Petty Officer on the Guysborough thought they'd been torpedoed.
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