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Arrival in Cambodia
Mr. Beresford speaks about the UN’s purpose for going to Cambodia and the environment the soldiers faced.
Low level bombing instruction
Mr. Campbell describes volunteering to teach American pilots low-level flying after a US Liberator squadron is decimated by the Japanese air force. He then describes his pilot being offered a Victoria Cross in exchange for his (and his crew's) life.
Political instability and fear
Mr. Campbell describes feeling uneasy due to the anti-British sentiments prevalent in India. When his aircraft is forced to crash land he and his crew mates decide to take drastic measures if threatened by the locals.
No rest for the weary
Mr. Campbell describes being sent from Egypt to the Burma theater to assist the Americans against the Japanese. After arriving in Rangoon, and with no rest, he immediately goes on a bombing run to Singapore. After returning to Rangoon, and still not having rested, his crew is sent to a safer airfield in Lashio, Burma. Finally, after a stiff tot of rum, he sleeps around the clock.
Always afraid while flying
Mr. Campbell describes being constantly afraid while in the air.
Blowing Rommel's ammo dumps
Mr. Campbell describes re-equipping his Blenheim for low level attack, after which his crew is assigned the task of blowing up Rommel's ammunition dumps in Derna, Libya. The mission is successful.
Air combat expensive
Mr. Campbell discusses the economic impact of keeping just one bomber in the air.
Training profile
Mr. Campbell describes the various aspects of his Canadian training which led him to become an air observer in the Air Force.
Rehabilitation in PEI
Mr. Boyce describes going to a rehab hospital in Charlottetown, and sleeping outdoors in order to get adequate air, despite frigid winter conditions.
Mustard Gas Victim
Mr. Boyce describes being poisoned by mustard gas, returning to England and finally being repatriated to Canada.
Mustard Gas Versus Cloud Gas
Mr. Boyce discusses the difference between cloud gas and mustard gas, which was delivered by artillery shell. He describes the futility of trying to wear a gas mask in a combat situation.
Vimy Ridge Was Decisive
Mr. Boyce describes the value of tunnels to the eventual success of the Canadian assault on Vimy, and discusses the demoralization of the defeated German prisoners.
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