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AWACS Mission Crew Commander

AWACS Mission Crew Commander

Mr. Johnston recounts his duties as an AWACS Mission Crew Commander in the Gulf War.

Saudi Royalty and a Goat Grab

Saudi Royalty and a Goat Grab

Mr. Johnston describes how the Saudi locals made the Canadians feel welcome, and being invited to a traditional buffet by a Saudi Prince.

Respect Towards Saudi Culture

Respect Towards Saudi Culture

Mr. Johnston recalls his memories of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He describes the customs and social intricacies they were expected to respect and follow, and how they were much more extreme for servicewomen.

Airborne Warning and Control Squadron

Airborne Warning and Control Squadron

Mr. Johnston describes AWACS, covering some of it’s history and use in different countries, and some of it’s technical and mechanical uniqueness.

Canadians Posted South

Canadians Posted South

Mr. Johnston recalls how he became posted on an American base as part of a joint Canadian/American force. He also comments on the differences in Canadian and US military equipment.

German Resistance

German Resistance

Mr. Robinson discussed the German resistance against Allied advances during the months after D-Day.

Lost, one crutch

Lost, one crutch

Mr. Chadderton describes his feelings on VE Day.

I can't let my friends down

I can't let my friends down

Mr. Chadderton describes coping with fear.

It was happiness

It was happiness

Mr. Chadderton compares the emotional impact of the actions at the Leopold Canal and Soulanges.

Battle of Leopold Canal,  Part 3

Battle of Leopold Canal, Part 3

Mr. Chadderton describes his severe wounding, rescue, and treatment in a field hospital.

Battle of Leopold Canal,  Part 2

Battle of Leopold Canal, Part 2

Mr. Chadderton describes crossing the Canal and being pinned down by enemy fire.

Battle of Leopold Canal,  Part 1

Battle of Leopold Canal, Part 1

Mr. Chadderton describes Allied tactics in preparation for crossing the Canal.

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