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Distinguished Flying Awards
Mr. Edwards reflects on receiving the DFM and DFC (in February 1943) and later a bar to the DFC. In particular, he describes the action for which the DFC was awarded.
D-Day - From A Spitfire
Mr. Edwards and his ground crew were called back to England from Italy to take part in D-Day operations. He shares his impressions of the whole affair.
A Near Death Experience
After being given his own RAF Spitfire Squadron, Mr. Edwards was shot down. He tells the incredible story of his survival.
Flying Dangerous Spitfires in Italy
We learn the unlikely story of a hero through the recollection of operational activities in Italy.
Gunnery School
After Tunisia, to his dismay, Mr. Edwards had to go set up and run a Gunnery School near Cairo, Egypt. He tells the strange and unfortunate circumstances that got him there and the unexpected joy it brought him.
To Become an Ace
To become an Air Fighting Ace you needed to have five confirmed kills and a very special character. By the time he came home after D-Day, Mr. Edwards had become one, many times over.
Reflections - Past and Present
Mr. James reflects on community events and past service.
A Good Career Choice
Mr. Estwick discusses the value of the military experience and why he personally found the Air Force such a worthwhile career choice.
Racism and Friendship
Mr. Estwick describes being racially targeted while on duty in South Africa, but also acknowledges his many friendships that resulted from his Air Force experience.
Another Wounded Airman
Mr. Estwick describes his survival instinct and eventually becoming hardened to death and injury.
Outwitting a U-boat
Mr. Estwick describes the evasive measures used by HMS Queen Elizabeth when she was attacked by a U-boat on her way to England.
Keeping Mother Safe
Mr. Estwick discusses how he felt his mother’s safety was directly threatened by the German threat in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and as a result joining the Royal Canadian Air Force to fight the enemy on his own soil.
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