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The Risk Of Formation Flying
Mr. Kondra discusses some of the risks associated with bombers flying in proximity; mid-air collisions, bombs falling on aircraft flying at lower altitude, and even being fired on by other bomber crews.
Flying Home In A Disabled Bomber
Mr. Kondra describes flying back to England against serious odds. After being shot up on a bombing run, his aircraft loses an engine, and ruptured hydraulics prevent closure of the bomb bay doors, causing excessive drag and extra fuel consumption. Coupled with landing gear that wouldn't lower, his trip home is stressful!
Debriefing And Rum Tots
Mr. Kondra discusses the types of information that bomber crews were expected to provide in order for Air Command to plan safer routes for their next bombing runs. This session was followed by a tot of rum, administered by the padre.
The Civilian Cost
Mr. Kondra acknowledges that civilians were the victims of 'collateral damage' on many bombing runs, often because Germany housed its slave labor adjacent to its factories.
English Fog And 26 Dead Airmen
Mr. Kondra describes the safe return from a bombing run of his entire squadron, only to have four aircraft crash trying to land in dense English fog, resulting in the loss of twenty-six airmen.
Post War Flying History
Mr. Kondra discusses his various flying assignments during the Cold War, and the improvement in aircraft he saw before retiring as a flight engineer on a Hercules.
Remembrance
Mr. Kondra reflects on how Canada's youth can remember our Veterans, and what they sacrificed for today's freedom.
La peur
M. Boivin nous parle de la peur qu’il a pu vivre pendant la guerre, et comment il l’a surmontée.
Working in the Shipyard
Mr. Lecouffe describes being paraded to the shipyard and how risky it was to weld with no eye protection. He has high praise for two of his honchos, who helped the POWs and shared information about the war at risk of death should they be caught.
Tokyo is Firebombed
Mr. Lecouffe describes the costly American air raid which leveled Tokyo. Ironically, the camp guards are forced to protect the prisoners from locals incensed by the devastation.
Working in the Sendai Coal Mine
Mr. Lecouffe describes a fourteen hour work day in the coal mine, where the men were expected to meet a tonnage quota of coal every day.
Risking Extra Food
Mr. Lecouffe describes sneaking out of camp after dark and raiding local gardens for extra food, which, although suspicious, the Japanese guards were never able to find.
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