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Always check the landing gear

Nov 05, 2020
As a mechanic in the air force, Carl had to go up on test flights every few months. At the time, mechanics never tested the planes they worked on. It was fine, until the landing gear didn’t work.
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Disarming bombs on the frontlines

Nov 05, 2020
“When you pick a bomb up you never know if it will go off, because it’s already armed,” said Don, who removed and disarmed faulty shells during the Korean War.
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Firewoman

Nov 04, 2020
When a bomb dropped in England, Joan wasn’t far behind it. Racing out on the back of a military jeep with her crew, Joan said the life of a military firefighter in WWII was filled with excitement.
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The Survivor

Jul 27, 2020
Prayer beads blessed by the Pope, seven bullet wounds, and one doctor changed everything for this WWII veteran.
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A great love story: The Kleinbergs

Jun 22, 2020
The Kleinbergs met shortly after the British Army liberated the infamous Nazi death camp Bergen-Belsen. Nancy saved Howard’s life. Then, they lost contact. How were they reunited? Read to find out.
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From Prisoner to Soldier

Feb 17, 2020
Read John’s autobiography, which details his imprisonment as a Polish civilian, his break for freedom, and his return as a soldier in the Polish army.
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For love of country and music

Feb 03, 2020
A Master Warrant Officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force, Eugene’s true passion is for music.
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The Sailor Who Couldn’t Swim

Nov 10, 2019
Staring up at the bottom of the ship, which floated 50 feet above him, Leading Seaman Bernie Heasler really wished he knew how to swim.
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When Hell Freezes Over

Nov 08, 2019
Sitting as an air gunner on a bombing plane in WWII, it was not uncommon for the open air turrets to reach -40 degrees Celsius. To make matters worse, it was impossible to go use the washroom on these 8-hour flights.
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