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Winter training at Aldershot
Mr. MacDonald describes how cold it was at Camp Aldershot and how the cold affected their training.
Landing at Normandy
Mr. MacDonald describes conditions at sea on landing day and how relieved he was, despite the danger, to get ashore.
You Can’t Fight Shellfire
Mr. MacDonald describes the chaos of battle and how he was wounded.
American Generosity
Mr. MacDonald describes being hosted in style at an American camp during a trip back to his own regiment in post-war Germany.
Remembrance Day Activities
Mr. MacDonald discusses his involvement with both the Poppy program and local Remembrance Day activities.
The Norwegians Needed Crew
Mr. Tanner describes being turned down, because of his age, for service in the Canadian Merchant Navy and joining the Norwegian fleet, whose hiring age was younger.
A Steward’s Responsibilities
Mr. Tanner describes his duties as a steward, and offers high praise for the quality of food on Norwegian ships.
From Air Gunner to Bomber Pilot
Mr. Campbell discusses how a lucky break on a mathematics re-test allowed him to be streamed into pilot training.
Pilot training
Mr. Campbell discusses the various training steps necessary to become a pilot, and flying the Tiger Moth and Cessna Crane, two of the Air Force’s training aircraft.
Coastal Command or Bomber Command
Mr. Campbell discusses his reasons, both practical and personal, for selecting service in Bomber Command over that in Coastal Command.
Photographic Evidence
Mr. Campbell discusses the practise of photographing bomb drops over enemy targets, and how the danger from adjacent aircraft was often evident in the photos.
Bombing and Gunnery Training
Mr. Campbell describes bombing practice and adjudication, and air gunnery practice against drogues, towed aerial targets.
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