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Flight Instructor
Mr. Peters describes initially being disappointed by his posting as a flying instructor, but later credits this tour of duty for reinforcing his discipline in the cockpit.
Prejudice
Mr. Peters discusses how his graduation from flying school is tainted by the racially inappropriate remarks and attitude of the guest presenter the night before.
T-33 Jet
Mr. Peters describes how easily he mastered the T-33 jet, and receiving the school’s top two awards for flying excellence.
Instrument Flying
Mr. Peters gives a detailed account of training for instrument only flying, and how those skills suited Canada’s air role in NATO.
Mastering the Harvard
Mr. Peters describes his difficulties flying a Harvard, overcoming those roadblocks, and moving on to the T-33 jet trainer.
First Solo
Mr. Peters describes his first solo (in a Chipmunk), the elation of safely landing and the ritual he shares with his fellow pilots afterwards.
Attrition
Mr. Peters compares the high level of attrition during his era of training to that of the present day Air Force.
Pilot Training Selection
Mr. Peters describes the level of testing he experienced before being selected for pilot training.
Two Armies
Mr. Jacobs expresses his attitude towards war and his personal contribution.
Inconsistencies in the RCAF
Mr. Jacobs provides his opinion on the policy of RCAF guidelines when recruiting soldiers for service.
My Work in the Admissions Department
Mr. Jacobs tells how he came to work in the admissions area of the hospital during his In-Canada service
The Sadness of War
Mr. Marshall speaks about the emotion he feels on Remembrance Day and the importance of remembering the soldiers who remain in the cemeteries overseas and the amount of friends lost during wartime.
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