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A Different Military Career

Mr. Aitken describes being invited to become a military meteorologist and accepting that challenge.

Search and Rescue Motto

Mr Bishop tells the motto which the search and rescue lived by.

Friendly Fire at Falaise Gap

Mr. Allingham describes being nearly bombed by Allied aircraft, and then describes the devastation of the retreating German army by Typhoon bombers, all at Falaise Gap.

Give and Take at Carpiquet Airport

Mr. Allingham describes the difficulty in neutralizing a German 88 field piece at Carpiquet Airport, and how new radar made the task easier in later engagements.

Training a Gunnery Crew

Mr. Allingham describes the diverse training necessary to bring a gunnery crew to battle readiness.

Highlight of My Career

Major-General MacKenzie recalls his experience in Sarajevo as one of his most challenging and fulfilling times of his service.

Unit’s Accomplishments

Major-General MacKenzie expresses the phenomenal achievement of his troops and that no one let him down.

Soldier’s Respect

Major-General MacKenzie speaks about the pleasure he felt from his soldiers and the level of respect they provided to him as their commander.

Confrontations

Under command, Major-General MacKenzie tells of situations when experiencing confrontations with the opposition.

Feeling Secure With The Media

Major-General MacKenzie relates his comfort level and preference for the presence of the media during confrontations in the field.

Izzy Dolls

Major-General MacKenzie provides a background to the creation of the Izzy Doll campaign and his involvement in ensuring these dolls are received by children all over the world.

Promotion in the Field

Major-General MacKenzie speaks about his promotion to Major-General in the field and receiving his Canadian rank badge.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19