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Safety in numbers
Mr. Bower-Binns discusses the relative safety of flying within a formation.
A Berlin bombing run
Mr. Bower-Binns gives a detailed description of flying to Berlin, accurately delivering a bomb load, having an engine disabled by flak, and managing to limp home.
Emotional rollercoaster
Mr. Bower-Binns discusses the emotional impact of flying into action, avoiding flak and predicted fire, and the relief of reaching home safely.
Keeping the Bonds of Friendship
Mrs. Cawston speaks about her bond of friendships made during wartime and how they remain today sharing similar experiences during the best and worst of times.
Pulling Files of Those Gone Missing
Mrs. Cawston describes her daily routine of pulling the files of the soldiers gone missing and the realization that they would never return home.
Reality of Life in England
Mrs. Cawston recalls her arrival in England with the sounds of sirens from the air raids and the sight of local people living underground to escape the devastation
Getting to go Overseas
Mrs. Cawston speaks about her eagerness to serve overseas and the process involved to get there.
Impact the Service had on Women
Mrs. Shoultz expresses her opinion on how military service gave woman an equal opportunity to succeed in life and achieve successful careers..
The Uniform
Mrs. Shoultz describes the style of uniform worn by the WD’s during her time in the service.
Manning Depot
Mrs. Shoultz explains her training and how she became a member of the Precision Drill Squadron, No. 1 Squadron, No. 1 Flight.
Pre-flight protocol
Mr. Bower-Binns describes the various checks and procedures performed by the air crew prior to takeoff.
Reporting for duty
Mr. Bower-Binns describes reporting for duty despite having had to walk by a tarmac full of damaged aircraft.
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