For King and Country TV Series Ep.1: Passing the Torch

For King and Country TV Series Ep.1: Passing the Torch

In this Episide Norm covers the Passing of the Torch from Canada’s First War generation to their sons and daughters, Canada’s mobilization and the first Canadians to fight in the Battle of Britain. Veteran, RAF Ace (14 Kills in Britain and Malta), BC’s Butcher Barton tells his story of the Battle of Britain in 249 Squadron, RAF. Part 2 deals with the Battle of the Atlantic, covering the early convoys, the lifeline to Britain.

Veteran Peter Cock tells his story of the battle against a Wolfpack of more that 20 U-Boats in the story of convoy SC-42.


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