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The Best Country in the World

The Best Country in the World

Dr. Blizzard expresses his gratitude as a Canadian and speaks about the thankfulness all Canadians should have for living in such a wonderful country.

A Civilian Doctor in the Soviet Union

A Civilian Doctor in the Soviet Union

Dr. Blizzard speaks about his assignment to the Soviet Union after discharge from the Air Force and the fascinating experience he encountered.

What Canadians Could Offer the People of Zimbabwe.

What Canadians Could Offer the People of Zimbabwe.

Dr. Blizzard provides his opinion as to the purpose of sending Canadian Forces to Zimbabwe.

Living Conditions at Two Extremes

Living Conditions at Two Extremes

Dr. Blizzard describes his barracks in Somalia and how in the near distance witnessed civilians living in two extremes - poverty and wealth!

First Assignment Abroad

First Assignment Abroad

Dr. Blizzard describes his six month assignment in Egypt with the UN peacekeeping operation and the differences in personalities he saw between the Polish, Australian and Canadian soldiers.

Aviation Medicine

Aviation Medicine

Dr. Blizzard explains how he was channelled in the direction of aviation medicine while serving as Deputy Commander of the central aircrew medical board and the role he played in this position.

Cadets Got Me Started

Cadets Got Me Started

Dr. Blizzard reflects back to his high school days with his involvement in cadets and scouts, getting tutored in aviation and how this helped in military training.

Torpedoed Part 2 of 2

Torpedoed Part 2 of 2

Mr. Sutherland continues hi story about being torpedoed aboard the SS Winnipeg II.

Torpedoed Part 1 of 2

Torpedoed Part 1 of 2

Mr. Sutherland talks about his return to Canada on foreign service leave aboard a freighter called the SS Winnipeg II when they were torpedoed while having dinner.

“Mine Dismantling” - Close Call 2

“Mine Dismantling” - Close Call 2

Mr. Sutherland has another close call, and because of his reaction to this, his George Medal is taken away.

“Mine Dismantling” Part 3 of 3

“Mine Dismantling” Part 3 of 3

Risking his life, Mr. Sutherland secures a mine which is adrift in the Scapa Flow close to some battleships. Because of this action he was nominated for the George Medal.

“Mine Dismantling” Part 2 of 3

“Mine Dismantling” Part 2 of 3

Risking his life, Mr. Sutherland secures a mine which is adrift in the Scapa Flow close to some battleships. Because of this action he was nominated for the George Medal.

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