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Yen's family history intertwined with the invention of antiaircraft weaponry, and her stories led the narrator to visit Gazda’s house in Vienna and examine remnants of his work. Antoine Gazda's workshop was filled with machinery, parts, and documents depicting his experiments and inventions, further fueling the collector’s enthusiasm for artillery and historical weaponry.
Moving Between Countries and Legal Challenges
The narrator's life was marked by international adventures, including a significant period in Germany where they lived for two years. Throughout, their collection and research persisted. Despite occasional legal hurdles—such as customs inspections—they successfully transported their guns and artifacts back to Vancouver, Canada.