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Convoys Escort in North Atlantic
Mr. Nordlund recalls his service on the North Atlantic on convoy escort and the degree of roughness at sea.
Convoys at Sea
Mr. Nordlund provides detail as to the configuration of a convoy and its’ purpose at sea.
The Somalia Children
Mr. Rutherford describes the sight of the starving Somalia children.
The Positive Side of Somalia
Mr. Rutherford expresses his concern about the negative publicity Canadian Forces personnel received during the Somalia deployment, and instead focuses on the positive contributions made by our soldiers.
Three Times Wounded
Mr. Laird describes the three instances during which he was wounded, specifically the last instance in which he was saved by a man he can’t find to thank.
A Deal With God
Mr. Laird describes being pinned at Campobasso, Italy, and years later, hearing of his minister’s experience during the same action.
The Importance of Remembrance Day
Mr. Hawn speaks to the importance of Remembrance Day in helping the Canadian public in commemorating and honour sacrifices that have been and continue to be made on our behalf.
You Lose Friends in the Military
Mr. Hawn remembers losing friends in the service, and as Commanding Officer at Cold Lake, having to present the flag from the coffin of a dead airmen to his widow.
Peacemaking, Not Peacekeeping
Mr. Hawn differentiates between the terms 'peacekeeping' and 'peacemaking', using Canada's role in Afghanistan as an example.
The Squadron is a Family
Mr. Hawn explains how the entire squadron, including the civilian families of those enlisted, is a family. He describes his role in the family while commanding officer of 416 Squadron, and explains how civilian families are taken care of while their loved ones are sent away on a mission.
Rules of Engagement
Mr. Hawn explains what rules of engagement are, using his experience in West Germany as an example. He then describes an instance that occurred in Kosovo (which he was not involved in) where the rules of engagement caused a mission to be halted.
Fat, Dumb, and Happy in Hostile Territory
Mr. Hawn recalls accidentally flying into East German airspace while stationed in West Germany, and explains the repercussions that followed.
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