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Keeping the Trucks in Good Repair
Mr. Austin describes upgrading his mechanic’s license, and applying those skills in the maintenance of the Allied (British) truck fleet in post D-Day Europe.
Balloons Versus Bombers
Mr. Austin describes how the British deployed hot air balloons to snag raiding German bombers, and being responsible for maintaining the equipment used to raise and lower the balloons.
Enlistment in the Royal Air Force
Mr. Austin describes being turned down by the Royal Navy because of his sinus surgery, and joining the Royal Air Force instead.
Sinus Surgery the Old-Fashioned Way
Mr. Austin describes being hospitalized for sinus surgery.
Cutting Timber in Great Britain
Mr. Austin describes working as a sawyer in England and Scotland prior to enlistment
Patriotic Newfoundlanders
Mr. Austin describes the general feeling of patriotism in Newfoundland at the outbreak of war, and going to St. John’s to embark for England.
The Ability to Achieve
Mr. Jacobs expresses his feeling about staying positive, having the ability to keep on achieving in life.
Remembrance Day Reflection
Mr. Jacobs shares a personal story on the meaning of Remembrance Day and what he remembers from his childhood.
Army Life Versus Air Force
Mr. Jacobs compares his service time in the army with his time in the air force.
A Social Worker in the Air Force
Mr. Jacobs speaks about his responsibility as a social worker in the military while working in British Columbia.
Do Your Best to Protect...
Mr. Husbands offers his thoughts about war in general, and the need to defend ones family and country.
Incessant Bombing
Mr. Husbands describes how his communications post near Antwerp was under constant German artillery attack, and how lucky he felt that they never received a direct hit.
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