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Overseas on the Empress of Scotland

Overseas on the Empress of Scotland

After training, Mr. Heather and his friend journey overseas and get “crewed up.”

Positioned in the Glass Dome

Positioned in the Glass Dome

Mr. Heather describes his responsibility during air raids - focusing on the constant degree of alertness required.

Associating With Our Own

Associating With Our Own

Mr. Heather speaks about the relationship among the crew and the level of trust required in one another.

Preference for Night Time Raids

Preference for Night Time Raids

Mr. Heather explains the differences between daylight and night time raids.

Bombing Runs

Bombing Runs

After crossing the English Channel, Mr. Heather describes the challenges faced when they lose an engine.

Upside Down in a Violent Storm

Upside Down in a Violent Storm

Severe weather causes the Halifax to flip causing the turret to fill with debris.

Getting Coned

Getting Coned

Mr. Heather describes the frightful experience of “getting coned.”

Clothing for the Frigid Temperatures

Clothing for the Frigid Temperatures

Mr. Heather details the type of clothing distributed to the crew in order to withstand the cold temperatures during flight operations.

Appreciation for Bomber Command

Appreciation for Bomber Command

Mr. Heather expresses the pride he has for Bomber Command and his belief that they made a positive contribution to the war time effort.

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