An important episode for me, my grandpa passed shortly after this recording. We talk about his role in WWII, The London Bombings, and life lessons.
Eric Gergel
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0:00 - Intro
4:35 - What Was It Like When WW2 Started?
7:21 - Fear Around the War
13:47 - Bombing Encounters
14:44 - Being Evacuated!
23:03 - Joining the Home Guard
27:46 - The Big Problem of Americans
29:08 - People Going Into Service and Accepting the War
31:06 - Getting Promoted/Experiences in the Home Guard
34:53 - Joining the Airforce
40:38 - Working as an Accountant, Train Rides, and Friends
46:52 - Getting Called Into the Airforce After D-Day
49:33 - Flying Bombers Coming Over
54:43 - Getting Tested and Being a Bomb Aimer
56:37 - Training to Be a Navigator
58:25 - Physical Training
1:01:34 - Jobs at the Airforce
1:39:31 - Finding a Permanent Position in the Air Force
1:41:56 - Funny Stories With Best Friend
1:49:31 - When Did You Hear About the Holocaust and Hitler?
1:53:59 - Televisions
1:56:47 - Inventions That Changed the World
1:57:47 - Love Story
2:14:44 - Favorite Vacation Destinations
2:21:35 - Shocking Experiences After the War
2:22:25 - What 1 Thing Would You Change About Society Now?
2:27:31 - Regrets
2:28:47 - Greatest Lessons Learned From Your Children
2:30:39 - Greatest Lessons Learned From Your Parents
2:32:22 - Advice to Build a Good Family
2:35:05 - What Does Being Jewish Mean to You?
2:37:08 - Greatest Contributors to Having a Good Life
2:38:45 - Proudest Moment in Life
2:40:56 - Mistakes That People Make in Life
2:42:51 - What Do You Think About Harry Potter?
2:49:46 - Favorite Music
2:50:11 - Favorite Food as a Kid
2:51:41 - Closing Message
2:52:02 - Winston Churchill During the War and the Royal Family
2:55:58 - Comparison Between Coivd-19 and WW2
2:58:13 - Outro
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