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A Shock Upon Arrival

A Shock Upon Arrival

Mr. Batt shares his reaction arriving in France and experiencing the French culture.

CF-104 Aircraft Training

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

Massacre Environment

Mr. Terry remembers how quickly and easily killing could erupt.

Congolese Army

Congolese Army

Mr. Terry recalls a situation after meeting up with one of the local Congolese army.

It was Anarchy

It was Anarchy

Mr. Terry tries to explain what it feels like to be scared for your life.

Drums for Communicating

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

Tribal Affiliations

Mr. Terry explains the tribal environment in the Congo.

Working in Communications

Working in Communications

Mr. Terry explains a typical day in the Congo working in communications and on guard duty.

Arriving in the Congo

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

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

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.

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.

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