Forces armées canadiennes

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.

Mr. Leduc expresses his view of the training received during WWII and Korea in comparison to training for CF members today.

Mr. Leduc tells us about the time when his fellow soldier’s hat caught on fire and the measures taken toward protecting his life.