Aircraft Carriers

Heroes Remember

Aircraft Carriers

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Newfoundlanders have an amazing pride in their service, Beaumont-Hamel in particular. You remember all the Newfoundlanders that lost their lives during Beaumont-Hamel and the great loss to the families and, you know, you want to celebrate but in the meantime, a celebration, the word celebrate almost seems disrespectful but you want to remember, we have to remember. That's important to me and as Newfoundlanders that's important to them to remember the sacrifice that our family members lost their lives.

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Mr. Brown explains one of the differences between the American and British carriers.

Robert Brown

Mr. Brown was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on March 5, 1924. He was the oldest in his family, having only one younger sister. His father worked as a carpenter with the Canadian National Railway. His mother died when he was in Grade 10. Mr. Brown continued his education before joining the Winnipeg Sea Cadets. In February 1943, he joined the navy and was given the choice to go directly to sea or take a trade. He requested an opportunity to take a diver’s course training. As the Canadian Navy did not offer this course at the time, he received training as a torpedo man instead. During this time, the Canadian government arranged with Britain to take over the British cruiser, HMS Belfast. Mr. Brown was put aboard the cruiser and served as crane operator and torpedo man under British command. After the war, Mr. Brown returned to Canada and held a 35 year career in the field of fire fighting.

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