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First Assignment Abroad
Dr. Blizzard describes his six month assignment in Egypt with the UN peacekeeping operation and the differences in personalities he saw between the Polish, Australian and Canadian soldiers.
Aviation Medicine
Dr. Blizzard explains how he was channelled in the direction of aviation medicine while serving as Deputy Commander of the central aircrew medical board and the role he played in this position.
Cadets Got Me Started
Dr. Blizzard reflects back to his high school days with his involvement in cadets and scouts, getting tutored in aviation and how this helped in military training.
Pay Only 90 cents a Day
Mrs. MacDairmid shares a story about her time when speaking with Cadets and the young people questioning her pay of 90 cents a day.
Utmost Admiration for an Amputee
Mrs. MacDairmid expresses the deep appreciation she had for the amputee patients requiring her care and comradeship shared amongst the men.
Wards within the Flying Station
Mrs. MacDairmid describes the setup of wards within the flying stations and how medical care was provided to the amputee patients returning from overseas.
Christmas at the Hospital
Mrs. Harvey recalls one Christmas at the hospital and what they did to cheer some of the patients up.
Having Faith
Mrs. Harvey remembers praying a lot and having unexploded bombs in the streets.
The Sounds of Enemy Bombers
Mrs. Harvey remembers hearing the sound of enemy aircraft while on leave at home in Croydon, Surrey.
Running for You Life
Mrs. Harvey gives us a sense of what it was like when enemy aircraft bombed nearby.
Uniforms Were Important
Mrs. Harvey explains that even in war times fashion and uniforms were important to the girls.
Fiancé Was a Pilot
Mrs. Harvey explains the circumstances surrounding the death of her fiancé and reads a letter.
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