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Pride for the Guinea Pig Club
Mr. Dove shares his opinion on being called “guinea pig”.
Being Accepted at the Pub!
Mr. Dove shares a story as to how the pub owner protected the feelings of the disfigured patients.
Adjusting to Society
Mr Dove reflects on the philosophy adopted in the readjusting process.
Dr. Tilley - A Phenomenal Surgeon
Mr. Dove expresses his admiration for Dr. Tilley regarding the level of care he provided to his patients.
Arriving at East Grinstead Hospital
Mr. Dove remembers his first reaction to the sight of patients and type of care received at East Grinstead.
Results of Flight Crash
Mr. Dove speaks about the crash that resulted in his injuries and the decision to go to East Grinstead Hospital for recovery.
Pilot Training Process
Mr. Dove provides detail as to the process involved in pilot training and his posting to 256 Squadron.
Regrettable Losses
Mr. Wilson rues the fact that many of Canada’s brightest young men were lost lost while serving with Allied Air Command, and speculates about what their contributions to Canada could have been.
Stress, Fatigue and Consequences
Mr. Wilson discusses how the continuous stress of combat flying impacted even the most decorated pilots.
Advancement and Team Strategy
Mr. Wilson discusses advancing one’s position in a flight’s hierarchy, and the discipline required to maintain a flight’s safety while on patrol.
Flying an Unencumbered Spitfire 9
Mr. Wilson describes flying his Spitfire 9 out of the farmer’s field in Sicily after removing all unnecessary weight. He tells us that the experience of flying an unencumbered Spitfire 9 was a pilot’s dream.
A Close Call in Sicily
Mr. Wilson describes being forced to land in a field after running low on fuel, and how his Command was relieved by the positive treatment he'd received at the hands of local Sicilians.
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