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  • Memory Project Archive

    William "Bill" Kondra (Primary Source)

    In 2009, The Memory Project interviewed William Kondra, a veteran of the Second World War. The following recording (and transcript) is an excerpt from this interview. Kondra was born on 14 January 1922 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1941 at the age of 19 and served as crew in a Lancaster bomber. Kondra was a member of 100 Squadron at RAF Grimsby, Waltham, part of RAF Bomber Command. In this testimony, Kondra describes his experiences flying in a Lancaster and carrying out bombing missions on factories. He also discusses the aftermath of a mission to Berlin, when 26 airmen were killed upon landing because of poor weather conditions at their base. After the war, Kondra worked as a flight engineer and engine technician. Kondra died on 10 January 2013 in Saskatoon. Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker's recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/922_original.jpg William "Bill" Kondra (Primary Source)

  • Memory Project Archive

    William Carr (Primary Source)

    William Carr joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1941 after graduating from Mount Allison University. He was sent overseas and flew photo reconnaissance missions in England and Italy.Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/14200_original.jpg William Carr (Primary Source)

  • Memory Project Archive

    William Edward Fell (Primary Source)

    William Fell served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. After having to evacuate via parachute during a mission, members of the French Resistance helped Fell get to Spain where he could contact the British Embassy. Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/3107_original.jpg William Edward Fell (Primary Source)

  • Memory Project Archive

    William Howard Wood (Primary Source)

    William Wood served as a mechanic in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War.Content warning: This article contains content which some may find offensive or disturbing.Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/5144_original.jpg William Howard Wood (Primary Source)

  • Memory Project Archive

    William Husson (Primary Source)

    William Husson served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War.Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/2919_original.jpg William Husson (Primary Source)

  • Memory Project Archive

    William James “Bill” Ryckman (Primary Source)

    "We were told that if you ever got shot down, to make sure you leave the area of your parachute." See below for Mr. Ryckman's entire testimony. Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/MemoryProject/WilliamJamesBillRyckman/7594_538.jpg William James “Bill” Ryckman (Primary Source)

  • Memory Project Archive

    William McVean (Primary Source)

    "And when you think that, with your flying equipment on and the Mae West and a parachute, it was pretty cramped quarters." See below for Mr. McVean's entire testimony. Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/MemoryProject/WilliamMcVean/8323_538.jpg William McVean (Primary Source)

  • Memory Project Archive

    William Melville "Mel" Hill (Primary Source)

    William Hill served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/5045_original.jpg William Melville "Mel" Hill (Primary Source)

  • Memory Project Archive

    William Mills (Primary Source)

    After being shot down on a bombing raid and interned as a Prisoner of War, William Mills began a letter exchange with a woman who would later become his wife.Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada. 

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    https://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/10455_original.jpg William Mills (Primary Source)

  • Memory Project Archive

    William Parfitt (Primary Source)

    William Parfitt served as an air gunner in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War.Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/9040_original.jpg William Parfitt (Primary Source)

  • Memory Project Archive

    William Rodney (Primary Source)

    William Rodney served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War.Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/3202_original.jpg William Rodney (Primary Source)

  • Memory Project Archive

    William Roy Hindle (Primary Source)

    William Roy Hindle  served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. Towards the end of the war he joined the Royal Naval Canadian Volunteer Reserve.Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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  • Memory Project Archive

    Yvonne Jukes (Primary Source)

    Yvonne Jukes served with the Women's Division of the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. She was posted overseas in Northern England with the Number 6 Bomber Group. Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/8024_original.jpg Yvonne Jukes (Primary Source)

  • Memory Project Archive

    Zona Davidson (neé West) (Primary Source)

    Zona Davidson served in The Royal Canadian Air Force Central Band during the Second World War. Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/7583_original.jpg Zona Davidson (neé West) (Primary Source)

  • Macleans

    Mynarksi's Wartime Heroism

    It was June 12, 1944, and the D-Day invasion of Normandy was less than a week old. Waves of Allied bombers were pounding German positions, but on this afternoon Flying Officer Patrick Brophy, 22, from Port Arthur, Ont., was feeling uneasy.This article was originally published in Maclean's Magazine on June 10, 2002

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