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Seeing The World

Seeing The World

Mr. Fitzmaurice talks about his trip from Canada to Southeast Asia and getting a chance to see the world.

Runway Accident

Runway Accident

Shortly after reaching Southeast Asia Mr. Fitzmaurice was involved in an accident on the runway. A couple of airmen lost their lives in the accident. Mr. Fitzmaurice speaks about the impact this had on him.

Feeling Naked

Feeling Naked

The Liberator that Mr. Fitzmaurice was flying in had been stripped of all it guns except one. Mr. Fitzmaurice talks about how vulnerable this made them feel.

Guerillas

Guerillas

Mr. Fitzmaurice talks about the guerillas that they were dropping in to the jungles of Burma.

Good Luck Charm

Good Luck Charm

Mr. Fitzmaurice had a good luck charm with him during the war. He tells us what it was and how he felt it got him home safely.

Shoot Yourself!

Shoot Yourself!

Mr. Fitzmaurice talks about the instructions they were given if they were ever shot down over enemy territory.

VJ Day

VJ Day

Mr. Fitzmaurice talks about why VJ Day didn’t have much of an effect on them.

Proud of His Service

Proud of His Service

Mr. Fitzmaurice explains why he was proud of his service to Canada.

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