Canadian Armed Forces

Mr. Peters describes the part he played in establishing the Snowbirds aerobatics team.

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.

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.

Mr. Peters describes how easily he mastered the T-33 jet, and receiving the school’s top two awards for flying excellence.

Mr. Peters gives a detailed account of training for instrument only flying, and how those skills suited Canada’s air role in NATO.

Mr. Peters describes his difficulties flying a Harvard, overcoming those roadblocks, and moving on to the T-33 jet trainer.

Mr. Peters describes his first solo (in a Chipmunk), the elation of safely landing and the ritual he shares with his fellow pilots afterwards.

Mr. Peters compares the high level of attrition during his era of training to that of the present day Air Force.

Mr. Peters describes the level of testing he experienced before being selected for pilot training.

Mr. Wadman describes the devastation his unit witnessed upon arrival and the appreciation the civilian people had for the UN presence.