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A Shock Upon Arrival
Mr. Batt shares his reaction arriving in France and experiencing the French culture.
CF-104 Aircraft Training
After receiving basic air force training, Mr. Batt speaks about additional training as armament systems technician with the CF-104 aircraft.
Massacre Environment
Mr. Terry remembers how quickly and easily killing could erupt.
Congolese Army
Mr. Terry recalls a situation after meeting up with one of the local Congolese army.
It was Anarchy
Mr. Terry tries to explain what it feels like to be scared for your life.
Drums for Communicating
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.
Tribal Affiliations
Mr. Terry explains the tribal environment in the Congo.
Working in Communications
Mr. Terry explains a typical day in the Congo working in communications and on guard duty.
Arriving in the Congo
Mr. Terry recalls the trip to the Congo aboard the North Star and explains his first impression.
Un-armed Combat Demonstration
Mr. Leduc shares a story about using real weapons during a training exercise where one of his fellow soldiers is stabbed.
Training is as important as the operation
Mr. Leduc expresses his view of the training received during WWII and Korea in comparison to training for CF members today.
Fellow Soldier Catches on Fire.
Mr. Leduc tells us about the time when his fellow soldier’s hat caught on fire and the measures taken toward protecting his life.