Forces armées canadiennes

Mr. Johnston recalls the extremely high level of pre-conflict preparations he went through with the Americans before being deployed to the Gulf as part of a joint AWACS force.

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

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

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.

Colonel Ethell shares his feelings about what Remembrance Day means to him.

Colonel Ethell describes his most vivid memories of being in the Balkans.

Colonel Ethell speaks of how they found Nazi sympathizers during the Balkan crisis 50 years after the Second World War

Mr. Ethell remembers the service and sacrifice of the various UN servicemen during the Balkan crisis.

Mr. Ethell recalls the concerns about the possibility of Israel entering the war.