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The Squadron is a Family
Mr. Hawn explains how the entire squadron, including the civilian families of those enlisted, is a family. He describes his role in the family while commanding officer of 416 Squadron, and explains how civilian families are taken care of while their loved ones are sent away on a mission.
Rules of Engagement
Mr. Hawn explains what rules of engagement are, using his experience in West Germany as an example. He then describes an instance that occurred in Kosovo (which he was not involved in) where the rules of engagement caused a mission to be halted.
Fat, Dumb, and Happy in Hostile Territory
Mr. Hawn recalls accidentally flying into East German airspace while stationed in West Germany, and explains the repercussions that followed.
Fleeting Fear
Mr. Hawn explains how fear was a fleeting emotion during missions, describing how time would pass exponentially faster the more scared you became.
What’s a Starfighter?
Mr. Hawn describes the Starfighter CF104, the plane he flew while stationed in West Germany.
People Paid to Kill You & You're Paid to Kill Them
Mr. Hawn explains why the time he was stationed with North Atlantic Treaty Organization in West Germany was not "peacekeeping".
Back in the Air Force
After finishing school with a degree in psychology, Mr. Chase was asked to rejoin the air force . He then joined the Search and Rescue.
Camaraderie/friendship
Mr. Chase tells of how close soldiers got with each other to form lifelong friendships.
Turning Back
Mr. Chase recalls leading his men out of Burma because the weather was too severe.
“Baptism Under Fire”
The first time Mr. Chase was fired upon, was during the graduation flight over France, while dropping off propaganda leaflets.
Enemy Strengths and Weakness
Mr. Sutherland-Brown says how their biggest threat was enemy ground fire. He also explains that the Japanese were very mobile but were out numbered and out armed.
Pressure on Airfield
Mr. Sutherland-Brown talks about the tactics they used to put pressure on the Japanese Airfields.
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