Duties of a Weapons Technician

Mr. LeBlanc explains his duties and functions as weapons technician with the Sabre aircraft.

Henry LeBlanc

Mr. Joseph “Henry” LeBlanc was born in Moncton, New Brunswick in 1928. After obtaining his high school degree, Mr. LeBlanc became associated with the military. His first employment began in 1944 on a troop train between Montreal and Halifax where he sold beverages and sandwiches to the soldiers. In 1946, at age 17, Mr. LeBlanc joined the Navy as a cook on board the HMCS Haida. He married in 1948 and left the navy to join the air force thinking it would be easier on his family. In 1951, Mr. LeBlanc travelled to CFB Trenton, Ontario where he trained as a weapons technician. In 1955, he accepted his first posting overseas in Germany. Throughout his military career, Mr. LeBlanc served on several aircraft bases within Canada, returning to Germany in 1966. After retiring from the military, Mr. LeBlanc became quite involved in the local legion and was recognized with a 40 year membership medal. He also volunteered many hours with Scouts Canada.

Medium:

Video

Owner:

Veterans Affairs Canada

Duration:

1;13

Person Interviewed:

Henry LeBlanc

War, Conflict or Mission:

Canadian Armed Forces

Location/Theatre:

Germany

Branch:

Air Force

Rank:

Sergeant

Occupation:

Weapons technician

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