Mr. James discusses his reasons for and the process of enlistment.
Aircraft recognition
Mr. Reid provides an amusing anecdote about American inability to recognize aircraft.
Bombing Strategies
Mr. Reid describes American 'formation' bombing vs. the more individualistic approach used by the Royal Air force. Mentions consequences of missing targets.
'Coning'
Mr. Reid describes German anti-aircraft strategy. Describes an air fighter evasion and emergency landing.
Master Bomber
Mr. Reid describes in detail the technique of aiming bombs. He adds some comments about improving technology.
Bombing Run
Mr. Reid describes a bombing run; the responsibilities of the crew and sequence of events during a bombardment.
Crew Composition
Mr. Reid describes crew composition and the relationship between British and Canadian airmen.
Training and Deployment
Mr. Reid describes deployment on arrival in England. He discusses the difficulties presented by the Sterling Bomber, and his posting to 49 Squadron / 5 Group and bombing raid the day of his arrival.
'Friendly Fire' incident.
Mr. Garrison describes the consequences of inaccurate targeting, the death of 600 allied soldiers.
Teamwork
Mr. Garrison describes the interdependence and diversity of an air crew.
Flak, "Coning" and the impact of losing aircraft.
Mr. Garrison describes German antiaircraft activity and its often devastating effects.