Canadian Armed Forces

Mr. Batt explains the responsibility of the ground crew and how they always had to be ready and available for duty.

Mr. Batt shares his reaction arriving in France and experiencing the French culture.

After receiving basic air force training, Mr. Batt speaks about additional training as armament systems technician with the CF-104 aircraft.

Mr. Terry remembers how quickly and easily killing could erupt.

Mr. Terry recalls a situation after meeting up with one of the local Congolese army.

Mr. Terry tries to explain what it feels like to be scared for your life.

Mr. Terry recalls the sounds of native drums and how they were used by the natives to relay the message that the UN Secretary General had died in a plane crash in September 1961.

Mr. Terry explains the tribal environment in the Congo.

Mr. Terry explains a typical day in the Congo working in communications and on guard duty.

Mr. Leduc shares a story about using real weapons during a training exercise where one of his fellow soldiers is stabbed.