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Manning Depot
Mr. Finley describes his experience at Manning Depot shortly after enlisting and being accepted into the Air Force.
Introduction to Guard Duty
Mr. Finley describes his introduction to Guard Duty while still on the home front. He explains how his superior conveyed the importance of this task, though to a new recruit it might seem insignificant and unimportant.
First Encounter on Guard Duty
Mr. Finley describes his encounter with an unidentified person while on guard duty late one night. He also provides an overview of guard duty protocol.
Low Flying Incident in Flight School
Mr. Finley tells about the time he decided to give a thrill to the students at his childhood school by touching down his plane on school property.
Dive Bombing and Aerial Rocket Attacks
Mr. Hanna describes the different types of attacks that could be mounted from a Typhoon. Specifically, he explains the difference between the techniques known as dive bombing and aerial rocket attacks.
Joining the Merchant Navy
Mr. Kenny recalls how he felt compelled to do something when the war began. He was underage when he joined the Merchant Navy, therefore he didn’t really have any idea what it was.
Convoy Duty
Mr. Kenny talks about his first weeks on merchant ships. He sailed on British, Norwegian and Danish ships because of the lack of Canadian ships.
Becoming a Cook
Mr. Kenny describes how he ended up being designated at the ship's “Cookie”. He also described travelling across the Atlantic in a convoy.
Saved By a Chemical Toilet
Mr. Power talks about the difficulties with landing the aircrafts.
Enlisting
Ms. Allemang recalls joining up and her first posting.
Training and Overseas Deployment
Mr. Jamieson describes elements of his training at the Officers Training Unit in Brockville, Ontario. He explains the function of reconnaissance and the circumstances that led to his overseas deployment.
The Flamethrower
Mr. Jamieson describes being trained on the flamethrower and how it is more a weapon of terror.
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