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100 Days: Courtrai (CAF)

The Irony of War / Victoria Cross

Mr. Allen's account of a bomber crash leading to the awarding of the Victoria Cross.

"A Tough Old Bird..."

Mr. Allen discusses the structure and modifications which made the Wellington into an excellent bomber.

An Island unto Itself

Mr. Allen describes the isolation of the Wellington Bomber's rear turret as well as its armaments and capabilities.

A Versatile crew

Mr. Allen discusses the shared responsibilities of the members of his air crew.

U-Boats and Convoys

Mr. Allen describes general strategies used to protect convoys from U-boats.

"Attacking a U-boat is a dangerous thing"

Mr. Allen describes in detail attacking a U-boat and its dangers.

New Radar - a real saviour

Mr. Allen tells us about new radar technology and an incident where it saved his crew.

Air Raid

Mr. Allen talks about his first overseas wartime experience manning a gun during an air raid.

Splashdown!

Mr. Allen talks about how tricky it could be to train in a Hampden bomber.

Plenty of Training

Mr. Allen describes the variety of training required by the Royal Canadian Air Force.