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Jerry Schroeder

Jerry Schroeder

Mr. Sharpe discusses a tragic loss and an incredible coincidence.

The Forgotten Army

The Forgotten Army

Mr. Sharpe talks about the lack of recognition that the Burma Campaign has received.

The Longest Raid

The Longest Raid

Mr. Sharpe talks about an impressive mission to Penang, the longest bomb raid of the Second World War.

Calcutta Rats

Calcutta Rats

Mr. Sharpe describes his experience living in a city infested with rats.

It Was a Terrible Mistake

It Was a Terrible Mistake

Mr. Welland describes taking advanced anti-sub training and being disappointed at being removed from combat duty to train other anti-sub personnel in Halifax.

Do You Think We’re Going to Win?

Do You Think We’re Going to Win?

Mr. Welland describes receiving two DSC’s from Sir Vincent Massey, and their discussion about the outcome of the war.

You Never See the Results of Your Work.

You Never See the Results of Your Work.

Mr. Welland describes a successful attack on a German submarine, and the attempted rescue of a crippled Royal Navy sloop.

Nothing Can Happen To Me On My Birthday

Nothing Can Happen To Me On My Birthday

Mr. Sharpe talks about what went through his mind when he thinks his plane has an explosion.

Flying Bullets

Flying Bullets

Mr. Sharpe talks about getting shot at and a few close calls.

A Blinding Flash

A Blinding Flash

Mr. Sharpe talks about an explosion on his first operational mission.

Let Me Fly

Let Me Fly

Mr. Sharpe talks about getting malaria and being told he would be sent home.

I took over

I took over

Mr. Copp describes attacking and securing a position at Vimy Ridge and notes the heavy German death toll.

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