Canadian Armed Forces

Mr. McAndrew describes the paradox of a high altitude bomber being used for low-level marine surveillance, and describes the inadequacies of the radar of the day.

Mr. McAndrew describes his disappointment at being selected as a radio operator instead of for pilot training. He goes on to discuss his training and selection as a Cadet Officer

Mr. McAndrew describes accompanying a friend to Airbase Summerside, and being fully tested and enlisted in one day.

Mr. Wiseman relates the harsh reality of being a soldier while evacuating the injured being separated from their family.

Mr. Wiseman describes the sights witnessed within the hospital and the horrific conditions of the wounded.

Mr. Wiseman describes the sight of torches by the locals when going up the mountains to gather food from the drop zone.

Mr. Wiseman describes the level of survival the Bosnian people went to in order to clothe their children and obtain food in the town.

Mr. Wiseman tells of speaking with the locals and trying to understand their culture and means of survival.

Mr. Wiseman describes the responsibility and the value of the UN presence in Bosnia.