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Cockroaches in the Barracks
After having no luck getting rid of the cockroaches in the barracks, Ms. Brown tells a humourous story of how the girls caught the attention of the CO and had their problem solved.
Forward Observation Posts
Mr. Taylor describes joining the Royal Twenty Second Regiment (Vandoos) as a wireless operator, and describes the workings of a forward observation post.
Becoming a paratrooper
Mr. Bowen discusses in detail the physical training necessary to become a paratrooper, and describes the emotional turmoil that sometimes resulted from jumping out of an aircraft.
Korea was a different war.
Mr. Bowen describes general conditions in the Korean war zone, and the overwhelming numerical superiority of the Chinese.
War isn’t always honourable.
Mr. Bowen describes his role setting booby traps for the enemy. He describes in detail eliminating an enemy stronghold on a hill nicknamed ‘Guerty’.
When to Carry a Weapon
Mr. Morrison explains the responsibilities of securing and accessing the guns when needed.
The ROE Card
At first unfamiliar with the rules of engagement, Mr. Morrison expresses his views on carrying the card while on duty.
My Partner Almost Took my Bullet
While called to clear a mud hut, Mr. Morrison describes the close call when a split second of communication made the difference.
What I’d Tell the Youth
Mr. Morrison shares his advice to the youth of today with focus on achieving high academic level of education.
Coming Home
Mr. Morrison recounts the reception received when returning from Afghanistan both by the American and Canadian people.
Mistaken Identity
Mr. Warren, who enlisted with his identical twin brother, describes an ironic situation which occurs while training in a Link Trainer at High River, Alberta. Mr. Warren's twin is having trouble in this machine, and unbeknown to the instructor, they trade places. Ironically, the marks Mr. Warren gets for his brother are higher than his own.
Aircraft Shortages at Flying School
Mr. Warren describes a shortage of Anson aircraft at Elementary Flying School in High River Alberta. His tongue-in-cheek sense is that more value was placed on recovering the wheels from a downed aircraft than on its pilot. Later, at RAF flying school in Medicine Hat, he retrains in a single engine Harvard which eventually leads him to becoming a fighter pilot.
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