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Looking Back
Mr. Johnston looks back on his service, reflecting on how daily life as a retiree is so different from his time in the service, and how much he was away from home.
Provide Comfort and Northern Watch Missions
Mr. Johnston describes the difference between Provide Comfort and Northern Watch missions which he participated in during the Gulf War.
Preparations before Shipping Out
Mr. Johnston recalls the extremely high level of pre-conflict preparations he went through with the Americans before being deployed to the Gulf as part of a joint AWACS force.
AWACS Mission Crew Commander
Mr. Johnston recounts his duties as an AWACS Mission Crew Commander in the Gulf War.
Saudi Royalty and a Goat Grab
Mr. Johnston describes how the Saudi locals made the Canadians feel welcome, and being invited to a traditional buffet by a Saudi Prince.
Airborne Warning and Control Squadron
Mr. Johnston describes AWACS, covering some of it’s history and use in different countries, and some of it’s technical and mechanical uniqueness.
Canadians Posted South
Mr. Johnston recalls how he became posted on an American base as part of a joint Canadian/American force. He also comments on the differences in Canadian and US military equipment.
Air Planes in the Morning
Mr. Field talks about the Battle of the Bulge and what (little) he saw of it.
Duties Aboard Ship
Mr. Treherne talks about duties on the aircraft plot.
Duties of a Captain’s Secretary
Mr. Treherne talks about acting as the captain’s sec.
Remembrance Day
Colonel Ethell shares his feelings about what Remembrance Day means to him.
Most Vivid Memory in the Balkans
Colonel Ethell describes his most vivid memories of being in the Balkans.
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