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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1942-11-18, Page 7THE BRUSSELS POST iv eaday, Nev eanber t8th, 842 WOMEN TOO— fola"that men may fly." Cana- dian womoss fill vital igip■ in the R.C.A.F. Women'. DiJrelo,,, re. leaning men for air crow duties.. Recruits are needed, age 18 to 40, physically fit, with at leant High School entrance. Many use. ful and laminating fobs await you. No experience neoded, Tho Air Force will train you quickly to take your place with Canada's airwomen. Fulliniormation at any R.C.A.F. Recruiting Centre, or write address below for booklet. A Veteran at 20! Back from scores of bombing raids over a dozen countries, this young airman has found adventure in the sides! Just out of his 'teens, an eager youth in years, he's a veteran in experience. He's a first-line fighting man, trained in the science of war at 5 -miles -a -minute! He and his buddies in R.C.A.F. air crew are team-mates. Gunner, Wireless Operator, Bomber, Pilot, Navigator—all work together as a smooth, swift "attack team" in a giant bomber. Their targets accurately surveyed in advance by daring reconnaissance pilots—their flight protected by the blazing guns of fighter planes—the bombers wing their relentless way to smash Nazi nerve -centres. The expanded Air Training Plan has room -for more men who want to be with these fighting comrades of the skies. Right now applications are being accepted for air crew duty, at R.C.A.F. Recruiting Centres throughout Canada. If you are physically fit, mentally alert, over 171/2 and not yet 33, you are eligible. If you ;are over 33, but have exceptional qualifications, you may still be considered. Lack of formal education is no longer a bar to enlistment. ROYALCAMADIAN IRCAIR FORCE AREW FIGHTING COMRADES OF THE SKIES For illustrated- booklet giving full information write: Director of Manning, R.C.A.F., Jackson Building, Ottawa, or the nearest of these R.C.A.F. Recruiting Centres: Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, Winnipeg, North Bay, Windsor, London, Hamilton, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec, Moncton, Halifax The Bomber Press In Great Britain Another in a series of articles written by W. R. Legge and C. V. Charters, who represented the Can- adian Weekly Newspapers Assoeia• tion in a recent tour overseas. INFANTRY, TANKS, GUNS GREAT DIDMONSTRATION ,Canada''s Senior Infantry Brigade go into mock action, against heavily de- fended positions, By C. V. Charters Midst a setting of rare photo- graphic value, but under a sullen overcast ,sky with a gale blowing. Your oolrespendent, under -a verit- able hail of fire, bullets, shell, mortar bombs, smoke bombs, witnessed a great demonstration of a Canadian Inrfantry Brigade with supporting arms, going into the attack to clear a passage for the remainder of the Division to, go through, The infantry regiment of this Brigade are three well known to res- idents of Ontario. This was the Brigade that in June 1-940 went to Paailcoq but, due to .conditions that Prevailed there at that time, were ordered to withdrlow without taking part in. any engagements with the enemy.. These were your boys ;or 401111' neighbors, They came from 1tooridon, ,Stratford, Orangeville Braanpton, Oadtville, Belleville, Pie- - ten, r0apanee, Oshawa, Toronto, Weston and various other Ontario towns so familiar to im all, For the Piet' three years, these lads have been, training and training bard for. What ,licys before thein. And despite the boredom of Waiting, waiting, and the natural longing to ,be with their loved ones once again, these men have steeled for what is to conn and are prepared to meet the enemy on any ground, MANY ARMS TATCI0 PART The infantry were supported in their task by the entire Divisional Artillery, a Tank Battalion, section of Engineers, two Companies of Machine Gunners,, an ,Anti -Tank Regiment, and in theory, a squadron of the R.O,A.F• Three strongly held positions of great tactical value gave the enemy the advantage in this magnificent show of endurance and skill by Can- adian Troops. Despite very heavy going, clue to the recent rains and the condition of the ground, and the fact,. that several large hills had to -be surmounted, the infantry (tile P. 13,T, a they were called in the last war) successfully :gained their ob- jectives end moved forward at the appointed times. One has to take a ,snail part (even as- a spectator moving over the ground) in these manoeuvres, to appreciate just what amount of stamina ane spirit is re - 'maned to overcome natural said man - 01011e liazaa'ds. - CO..ORIDENATDD EFFORTS The effloienky and ,eo-ordination fit all arm,s was remarkably good, in- ter communication with the various units was of a high calibre, Comp. melee of the Inlantry'befng in con- stant eomanunicatlon with their batailion headquarters and the bat- talion Headquarters in turn .being in coannntvndcation with the Brigade Headquarters who controlledthe whole effort. From brigade- head- quarters via various means, the sun - porting arms were directed by the Brigadier. Airectly on, the stroke of aIle zero hour, the Artillery opened up a terrific barrage- on the initial ob- jective, to allow a troop of tanks to shepherd the mine clearance party of Engineers, .in two sections of carriers to carry out their task of clearing the aline fields for the follow•%i) of tanks and infantry. CHUROHILFJS IN ACTION It was a grand sight to witness from our vantage point, The huge rumbling Churchill's- sprayers every- thing iu. front of then to- give Dover to the engineer party. The job com- pleted, the engineers placed tapes to make a. safety lane for the following larks, and infantry. Then they re- tusned to a rear position under the protective care of the tanks. By new the next wave of tanks (which in the distance -looked like_ ants - crawling about) were proceeding -at tank speed on to their objectives, to clear out machine gun- nests and any in- fantry obstacle that might be•in the way They manoevi•od about, raiding thither and yon; until they reached the crest of the first objective. Right on, their heels were the first wave of infantry, •with bayonets fiexd, run- ning towards, the enemy and taking cover as the necessity arose, then rising and advancing several hun tired more Yards. INFANTRY PLAYS PPS P,A.L.T During tine advance . of the in,fant- ry, the mortars came into play,. setting down, the smoke screens to give the infantry and tanks Pro- tective cover from the left flank and to the front, while the R. C. A. F. were doing likewise on the right flank. While ,the forward battalion of Intautry were conoolfdatitig their first obdective, the two battalions foldoWing thot*ugh pivoted right and left to reach' their respective ebjec- tives and so widen the gap created by the forward unit During this time, the various arms of the infantry were brought into use. Brett carriers and mortar Platoons doing a very effective job with the odd pillbox or machine gun nest that had been overlooked by the honks, the mortars effectively using H, E. and smoke and the,. cal'rlers doing a nice job of work with their Oren guns. The entire eo-ordination, was par- ticularly good, but the enthualasm and knowledge of their task, shown. by the infantry, was a revelation to this writer, and to all those privileg- ed to witness this attaok of Canada's Senior Infantry Brigade. HONOR ROLL In the Army-- Alcock, rmy—Alcock, Thos. J. Alderson, J. Acnes, 3. P. Bryans, Harvey Bell, W. 11. Bid' Bell, E. D. Bendall, Charles H. Bewley, Walter Brothers, Lyle Bray, D. G. 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()1ieSNAPSI-JOT GUILD INDOORS AT NIGHT It's easy to make pictures like this indoors at night with "open flash" photography. CAN snapshots indoors at night be made with any camera? That question 10 one of those most Ire• gnently asked by people who are new to photography. And the an- swer, T am happy to say, is, "Yes." Of course, the camera alone won't do the trick, Generally, you've got to use blighter lighting than is found in even the best illuminated homes. And you shottld use an extra - feet film. But it can be done—that's a fact —and probably the easiest and most satisfactory way is to start with dash photography, You can use flood. lighting if you wish, and get good results too, but we'll disease that some other day. Making a ;dash picture by what is called "open flash" technique re. quires just three simple steps. First, sot your camera on a tri- pod or other firm support lo0tt it correctly, and set the shutter on "time" or "bulb," and open the shun ter. - Second, flash the bulb in a flash- holder lashholder or in a bridge lamp. And third, close the shutter lino enediately. • That's not hard to remember, and you'll be surprised at the fine pic- 'tures, you get. In fact, you'll be amazed at how quickly you can make a picture that Way if you just practice a little at .first. -- As for exposure in such pictures, you don't have to worry too much about that. Your camera dealer can give yon an exposure guide, or an instruction abed, when you get your flashbulbs. So get some today and - start making flash pictures tonight. You'll find that it's easy to get in- door nighttime snapshots compel- able to our illustration. 406. John van GuiidtIF .