Canadian Military Oral Histories

User Collection Public

The Canadian Military Oral History Collection is composed of interviews of veterans of WWI, WWII, the Korean War and the War in Afghanistan. Over 370 recordings done by Dr. Reginald H. Roy and his students are the largest holding in this category. Historian Hal Lawrence also donated over 180 recordings that he collected of Canadian Naval personnel.

Collection descriptions

The following are descriptions of the major collections of interviews that make up the collection:

Reg Roy collection

Dr. Reginald H. Roy was the Chair of Military History (1968-1988) and the Social Sciences Research Centre (1970-75) at the University of Victoria. The Reg Roy fonds contains over 370 sound recordings of oral histories conducted over his career and was recognized by Lieutenant-Governor Iona Campagnolo in 2005.

Social Sciences Research Centre collection

This is an important subset of the Reg Roy collection of military oral histories and consists of extensive interviews with Major-General George R. Pearkes and other interviews with his family and a number of personal and professional associates for his biography entitled For Most Conspicuous Bravery: A Biography of Major-General George R. Pearkes, V.C., Through Two World Wars (1977).

Hal Lawrence collection

This collection includes approximately 120 interviews conducted by Commander Hal Lawrence in collaboration with National Defence/Défense nationale on the Canadian Navy (1940-1995). Some of these interviews have been transcribed and some are only available as transcripts.

Shawn Cafferky collection

This collection of 14 interviews by military historian Dr. Shawn Cafferky of the University of Victoria's Department of History were conducted in 1997 and refer to the experimental Squadron VX-10, and the testing and use of the Sikorsky CH-124 Sea King helicopter.

Military oral history class interviews

Since 2005, the History Department has offered a Military Oral History seminar course as a component of the Canadian Veterans Oral History Project, a joint project of the Royal United Services Institute of Vancouver Island (RUSI VI) and University of Victoria. The seminar course offers students the opportunity to interview veterans for course credit and the resulting interviews are deposited with University of Victoria Special Collections.

Elizabeth Hazlitte collection

This collection is comprised of six interviews with veterans of WWI conducted from 1983-84 by Elizabeth Hazlitte, a nurse at Victoria's Veteran's Hospital at the Memorial Pavilion.

David Stafford collection

This collection is comprised of nine interviews conducted by Dr. David Stafford, retired history professor at the University of Victoria, for his monograph on clandestine operations in WWII.

Copyright policy

The material is to be used solely for the purpose of research or private study. Any use of the copy for a purpose other than research of private study may require the authorization of the copyright owner of the work in question. The user must assume full responsibility for obtaining copyright permission to publish items in whole or in part.

Although the University of Victoria has permission to make the oral histories available to researchers, the copyright belongs to the interviewees. If extensive passages are used for publication, exhibition or presentation permission from the copyright holder is necessary.

Publication credit

The University of Victoria Special Collections will be given a copy of the book, article, exhibition catalogue, or supporting publication in all cases of publication, exhibition, or presentation of the oral history reproductions. In such cases a credit line citation should read as follows:

University of Victoria, Special Collections, Military Oral History Collection,
[Name of Interviewee], [Record ID Number]

Image: Elizabeth Hazlitte interviewing World War One veteran Egbert Browning in 1983

Resource type

Collection

Subject

Genre

Location

Canada, , Canada

Permalink: http://vault.library.uvic.ca/collections/4a7eade6-d0b7-4807-8cd2-6eb9c5a66937

Collection Details

: Items 789
: Last Updated 2025-04-01

Parent Collections (1)

Military History Collection

Works (789)

711. Keith-Murray, Peter: my Cold War Air Force experience (March 14, 2017)

Title:: Keith-Murray, Peter: my Cold War Air Force experience (March 14, 2017)
Description:: Interviewer: Taylor, Mercedes, Interviewee: Keith-Murray, Peter, ABSTRACT: Peter Keith- Murray was born in England and moved to Canada as a child in the 1940s. He did not return until he was an adult and was stationed in England during his time serving with NATO AWACS. Before joining the Air Force as a young man he had been an electrician in Vancouver. He turned 19 in basic training in St. Jean Quebec, the year was 1954. Keith- Murray recalls a teacher in high school who had served in World War II, it was not until later in his career that he realized the teacher had probably suffered from PTSD. According to Keith-Murray there was quite a large group of recruits that went through training in the 1950s and 1960s. All training was manual at this time, and there were no automated computer systems to help with simulated scenarios. His first position was as a Fighter Control Operator at a number of different radar sites. Peter describes the conditions at the radar sites in those years, with up to 200 people working and residing at the larger bases. There were special quarters for those that were married. Sites were located along the Pine Tree Line, the Mid-Canada Line and the DEW Line. Controllers were only made aware of the direction and speed an object was approaching at, but had no way to tell in those days who or what the object was. There was a 200 mile radius around the site, though the first 50 miles were harder to observe because of ground echoes. Interceptions often included bush planes; Keith-Murray recalls that no Russian interceptions took place during his time on the sites. In 1965 Keith-Murray was commissioned, it was required that controllers were commissioned officers. Between 1954 and 1970 he worked at a number of radar sites, his responsibilities changing after becoming an officer. He controlled and was responsible for all intercepts with the assistance of an airman. He was married in 1960, and after spending six years in North Bay Ontario was promoted to major. Upon his promotion he was transferred to NORAD headquarters in Colorado Springs, which was followed by a short time in North Bay before transferring again, this time to Germany to work in NATO AWACS. Keith-Murray spent four years in Germany, working at Forward Operating bases in Turkey, Greece, Italy and Norway with AWACS. Keith- Murray explains that AWACS operated with “look down” radar. Following his time in Europe another transfer took place bringing Keith- Murray back to Cold Lake Alberta before making his way to Anchorage Alaska for the last four years of his time in service. He explains how AWACS technology and procedures operated. Comparisons are made between old radar systems and current ones. Keith- Murray describes interceptions in Europe and the “look down” radar that was used. He discusses the abilities and drawbacks of such technology and communications abilities. Interview returns to the topic of Colorado Springs and Keith- Murray’s time there, as well as operations in Colorado currently. More is discussed regarding Alaska NORAD Region and Keith-Murray’s work as a Weapons Resources Officer. He explains how operations were performed from the base at Eielson and the responsibilities of AWACS. Interview concludes with reflection on his career and mention of family members in the forces. Keith- Murray keeps up his involvement by volunteering at the BC Aviation Museum and participating in the Air Crew Association. 0:00 – 7:40 – Growing up in the UK and move to Canada at age 10, impressions of the military as a child. 7:41 – 11:50 – Joining the Air Force in North Vancouver, initial impressions. 11:51 – 14:10 - Training in St. Jean Quebec, memories of instructors. 14:11 – 16:16 - Placement at Barrie Ontario radar site, comparison of operations in the 1950s and 1960s to present day; training was much more manual. 16:17 – 18:10 - Signed up as Fighter Control Operator, description of social aspects during this time; marriage regulations, women joining the forces. 18:11- 20:50 - Description of radar sites, what shifts were like, number of people working at a given time. 20:51 – 24:48 - How radar worked, what would be detected and how frequently/ with how much precision. 24:49 – 28:40 - Commissioned to the ranks in 1965, description of who would become a controller, how responsibilities changed as an officer. 28:41 – 33:00 - Move to North Bay radar site, description of practicing intercepts, always had to have a controller on duty. 33:01 – 36:45 - Promotion to Major, posting in Colorado Springs – NORAD Headquarters. 36:46 – 40:30 - Training for NATO AWACS, survival training description including bush survival and sea survival. 40:31- 45:35 - Discussion of placement in Europe in NATO AWACS and trips to a variety of FOBs (Forward Operating Bases) such as Turkey, Greece, Norway, and Italy. 45:36 – 48:20 - Placement in Anchorage Alaska for last four years of career, retirement and activities following retirement. 48:21- 54:05 - AWACS technology, how operations were carried out, description of typical AWACS crew, SAGE system (Semi-Automatic Ground Environment). 54:06 – 56:20 - Interceptions in Europe, description of “look down radar” and Doppler radar, communication capabilities and restrictions. 56:21- 01:00:34 - experiences as a Nuclear Chemical Warfare Officer, responsibilities of the position. 01:00:35 – 01:09:00 - Time spent in Alaska NORAD region as WRO (Weapons Resources Officer), practice of interceptions of Russian Bears from Eielson Air Force Base. 01:09:01 – 01:10:06 - comparison of NORAD’s American personnel and operations vs. Canadians. 01:10:07 – 01:14:51 – Family member’s involvement in the Canadian Forces, volunteer work and involvement with the Air Crew Association. 01:14:51 – 01:17:19 – Wrap up of interview and Interview Release Form signing., and An interview/narrative of Peter Keith-Murray's experiences during the Cold War. Interview took place on March 14, 2017 in Victoria, B.C.
Subject:: World War (1939-1945), Military history, World War (1914-1918), Cold War (1945-1989), and North American Aerospace Defense Command
Contributor:: Keith-Murray, Peter and Taylor, Mercedes
Language:: eng
Date Created:: 2017-03-14
Rights Statement:: In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
License:: This interview has been posted with the understanding that it may be used for research purposes only. Should the interviewee or their heirs have any objections to this interview being accessible on the Internet, it will be removed promptly. Contact UVic Special Collections for permission if using for other than research purposes: speccoll@uvic.ca
Resource Type:: http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Sound
Extent:: 1 sound recording (MP3)
Geographic Coverage:: Germany, British Columbia--Victoria, and Colorado--Colorado Springs
Coordinates:: 48.4359, -123.35155, 38.83388, -104.82136, and 51.5, 10.5
Additional Physical Characteristics:: Original sound recordings (MP3) also available.
Physical Repository:: University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
Collection:: Canadian Military Oral History Collection
Provider:: University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
Genre:: sound recordings, interviews, oral histories (literary genre), and reminiscences
Archival Item Identifier:: KMP_858
Fonds Title:: Military oral history collection
Fonds Identifier:: SC141
Is_referenced_by:: Special Collections Finding Aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/military-oral-history-collection
Date Digitized:: 2017-03-14
Technical Note:: Digital sound recording in .mp3 format at 64 kbps. Recorded in digital format by interviewer, technical and cataloguing metadata provided by JF. Interview recorded in digital format for UVic Special Collections in 2017. Migration metadata by KD and MT.

712. Soley, Mike: my Canadian Militia story (March 14, 2017)

Title:: Soley, Mike: my Canadian Militia story (March 14, 2017)
Description:: Interviewee: Soley, Mike, ABSTRACT: After initial introductions and set-up, the interview begins with the narrator describing his military background, including involvement with the Canadian Scottish Regiment. The narrator then describes his Basic and Infantry training with the Reserve Force and how it differs from the Regular Force. The military promotion process is described and it is explained how that affected the narrator’s duties as a Major in a Reserve Regiment. Changes in the Reserve Force, such as leadership and the issue of equipment is then discussed. Changes in the Canadian defense policy, including the issue of the defense budget, is described next. The narrator then discussed his military service in Bosnia-Herzegovina and how his training had prepared him for deployment. The narrator then described his pre-deployment training and military service in Afghanistan on his two deployments to Kandahar Province in 2008 and to Kabul in 2010. Changes in Canadian foreign involvement, including the change to Canadian ‘peacekeeping’, was then discussed. The narrator concluded the interview with a summary of his military service. Time Log 0:00 – 2:30 Introductions and technology set-up 2:30 – 4:50 Background and enlistment with the Canadian Scottish Regiment 4:50 – 8:18 Pause as Major Soley consulted his notes 8:18 – 11:09 Basic and Infantry Training with Reserve Forces with the Canadian Scottish Regiment 11:09 – 12:00 Differences in Training between Regular and Reserve Forces 12:00 – 13:00 Military Promotion Process 13:00 – 15:30 Duties as a Major in Reserve Regiment 15:30 – 17:33 Changes in Reserve Force, Leadership in the Military, and the Issue of Equipment 17:33 – 20:11 Defense Policy and the Reserve Forces, Issue of Defense Budget 20:11 – 21:50 Service in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Reserve Training for Deployment 21:50 – 22:50 Military objectives in Bosnia-Herzegovina 22:50 – 24:42 Service in Afghanistan and Training for Deployment 24:42 – 25:25 Experiences working with Afghan leaders and civilians 25:25 – 26:10 Experiences working with Afghanistan National Police and Army 26:10 – 28:45 Experiences at Army Command and Staff College in Kabul 28:45 – 29:53 Experiences in the wake of the Sarapoza prison break in 2008 29:53 – 31:03 Experience with other foreign representatives 31:03 – 31:55 Rules of engagement in Afghanistan 31:55 – 33:58 Differences in deployments to Kandahar and Kabul, Afghanistan 33:58 – 35:09 Changing role of ‘Peacekeeping” in Canada 35:09 – 35:60 Summary of military service 35:60 – 36:23 Opportunities and advantages of military service 36:23 – 36:59 Ending acknowledgements, Interviewer: Milne, Laura, An interview/narrative of Mike Soley's experiences with the Canadian Militia. Interview took place on March 14, 2017 in Victoria, B.C., and Rank: Major.
Subject:: Personal narratives--Canadian, Military history, and Afghan Wars
Contributor:: Milne, Laura and Soley, Mike
Language:: eng
Date Created:: 2017-03-14
Rights Statement:: In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
License:: This interview has been posted with the understanding that it may be used for research purposes only. Should the interviewee or their heirs have any objections to this interview being accessible on the Internet, it will be removed promptly. Contact UVic Special Collections for permission if using for other than research purposes: speccoll@uvic.ca
Resource Type:: http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Sound
Extent:: 1 sound recording (MP3)
Geographic Coverage:: British Columbia--Victoria and Afghanistan
Coordinates:: 48.4359, -123.35155 and 33, 66
Additional Physical Characteristics:: Original sound recordings (MP3) also available.
Physical Repository:: University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
Collection:: Canadian Military Oral History Collection
Provider:: University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
Genre:: interviews, sound recordings, reminiscences, and oral histories (literary genre)
Archival Item Identifier:: SM_852
Fonds Title:: Military oral history collection
Fonds Identifier:: SC141
Is_referenced_by:: Special Collections Finding Aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/military-oral-history-collection
Date Digitized:: 2017-03-14
Technical Note:: Digital sound recording in .mp3 format at 257 kbps. Recorded in digital format by interviewer, technical and cataloguing metadata provided by JF. Interview recorded in digital format for UVic Special Collections in 2017. Migration metadata by KD and MT.

713. Town, Richard: my experience as a Canadian Defence Attaché (March 14, and 24, 2017)

Title:: Town, Richard: my experience as a Canadian Defence Attaché (March 14, and 24, 2017)
Description:: ABSTRACT: This audio recording provides an overview of Captain Town’s career in the Royal Canadian Navy. The interview covers the breadth of his career, from his first experience as a Sub-lieutenant on the Athabaskan, to commanding the HMCS Annapolis where he led one of the first mixed gender crews. Career highlights also include acting as the On-Scene Commander for the search and recovery operation of the crash of SWISSAIR Flight 111. It also includes his experience as the Chief of Staff, NATO Standing Naval Force during the arms embargo against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. The oral history also features stories of his time as a Canadian Defence Advisor when he was posted to Australia and New Zealand for five years from 2003-2008. He related his his experiences with military diplomatic relations. Audio Time Codes 0:00–4:38 His decision to join the Royal Canadian Navy and his first training experiences. 5:38–7:40 His Experiences on the HMCS Athabaskan as a First Rank Sub Lt, 1974. 12:00:17–14:30 His promotion path & experience as Commander of the HMCS Annapolis. 14:40-27:00 Leading one of the Royal Canadian Navy’s first integrated crews on the west coast. 27:20-29:00 His role as the Chief of Staff, NATO Standing Naval Force with Admiral Rodriguez (Portuguese Navy). 29:40-34:56 A witness to a naval force display by NATO to apply pressure to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia which led to the Dayton Peace Accord (1995). 37:00– 44: 30 On his role as the Executive Secretary to three Commanders of the Royal Canadian Navy: Vice Admirals Mason, Garnett and Maddison. (1996-1998) 01:03:38–01:23:00 His Experience as the Commander of HMCS Preserver, specifically when he served as the On Scene Commander for Search and Recovery Mission of Swissair Flight 111 in 1998. 1:24:50 – 1:31:00 His role as the Chief of Staff Westcoast; features his work on outreach to Indigenous communities for the Navy’s recruitment program. 1:33:38 – 1:47:00 His experience as a Defence Advisor Role, specifically with military bilateral relations with the Australian and New Zealand military. 1:48:00- 1:57:00 His observations of the Attaché Training Program including security preparedness. 1:57:00 –2:01:02 On being watched by other foreign governments. 2:02:00-2:11:00 The attaché network, and relationships with foreign attachés. 2:18:00 –2:24:00 His relationship with the High Commissioner. 2:26:00 –2:35:00 On the sales function of a Defence Advisor; the Australian/New Zealand Defence Acquisition Process and Defence priorities. 2:36:00 – 2:40:00 His experience in Canadian Military Relations with the Australian Military. 2:44:00 – 2:49:00 His work as an attaché with the Australian military intelligence. 3:00:00 – 3:08:38 The attaché role in New Zealand, and observations of their military. 3:24:00—3:31:00 The insight he gained from the attaché role./His assessment of Canada’s Defence Policy, and Canada’s military power status among Australian and New Zealand military. Suggested Clip(s) for Archive: 14:40-27:00 Leading one of the Royal Canadian Navy’s first integrated crews on the west coast. 2:26:00 –2:35:00 On the sales function of a Defence Advisor; the Australian/New Zealand Defence Acquisition Process and Defence priorities., An interview/narrative of Richard Town's experiences with the Canadian Armed Forces. Captain Town served as a Defence Attaché. Interview took place on March 14 and 24, 2017 in Victoria, B.C., Interviewer: Currie, Heather, Interviewee: Town, Richard, and Rank: Captain.
Subject:: Naval history, Armed Forces--Officers, Canada. Royal Canadian Navy, and Military history
Contributor:: Town, Richard and Currie, Heather
Language:: eng
Date Created:: 2017-03-14/2017-03-24
Rights Statement:: In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
License:: This interview has been posted with the understanding that it may be used for research purposes only. Should the interviewee or their heirs have any objections to this interview being accessible on the Internet, it will be removed promptly. Contact UVic Special Collections for permission if using for other than research purposes: speccoll@uvic.ca
Resource Type:: http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Sound
Extent:: 1 sound recording (MP3)
Geographic Coverage:: Yugoslavia and British Columbia--Victoria
Coordinates:: 48.4359, -123.35155 and 44, 19.75
Additional Physical Characteristics:: Original sound recordings (MP3) also available.
Physical Repository:: University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
Collection:: Canadian Military Oral History Collection
Provider:: University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
Genre:: interviews, oral histories (literary genre), reminiscences, and sound recordings
Archival Item Identifier:: TR_849
Fonds Title:: Military oral history collection
Fonds Identifier:: SC141
Is_referenced_by:: Special Collections Finding Aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/military-oral-history-collection
Date Digitized:: 2017-03-14
Technical Note:: Digital sound recording in .mp3 format at 170 kbps. Recorded in digital format by interviewer, technical and cataloguing metadata provided by JF. Interview recorded in digital format for UVic Special Collections in 2017. Migration metadata by KD and MT.

714. Beardmore, Kim: my experiences serving in Canada's ASW Fleet during the Cold War (March 15, 2017)

Title:: Beardmore, Kim: my experiences serving in Canada's ASW Fleet during the Cold War (March 15, 2017)
Description:: Interviewee: Beardmore, Kim, Interviewer: Cahoon, William, An interview/narrative of Kim Beardmore's experiences during the Cold War. Interview took place on March 15, 2017 in Victoria, B.C., and ABSTRACT: The interview starts with a discussion of the veteran’s early life and what sort of training he received upon first joining the Canadian navy. The interview itself follows a somewhat chronological approach looking at the overall service of Captain Beardmore. The interview discussed the various ships he served on and looked at things such as weapons systems and his individual duties aboard the ships. The cold war tensions presents during the time that Captain Beardmore was serving in was also discussed especially that of the soviet submarine threat that was present. The interview then discussed when he received his first command and the various operations that he took part of during his time aboard the ship. Then the interview discusses the end of the Cold War and the changes the Canadian Navy went through to deal with this and then the interview finally discuses his retirement. 0:39 – 2:11 – Early life, Joining Navy 2:17 – 9:52 – Training, Explanation what a Bowsan is 9:56 – 17:24 – Service aboard HMCS Annapolis, living quarters, duties, Anecdote about Getting watchkeeping certificate 17:25 – 19:00 – Becoming Navigation Officer, process to becoming one, duties in this role 19:06–27:00– Role of the DDEs/DDHs, Weapons/Defences, other design compents, introduction of helicopters ships, discussion difference between Annapolis Class and others classes, evolution of classes 28:15–29:04– Joined HMCS Preserver sent back to HMCS Annapolis then back to HMCS Preserver 29:04–30:51– Long Operations Course, Operations Officer duties 30:57–34:50– Joined HMCS Mackenzie as Operations Officer then became both Operations and navigation officer, anecdote about the Captain and interviewee about how fast should go through pass 34:52–35:45– Joined HMCS Terra Nova for a short time 35:47–36:06– Career Manger in Ottawa 36:07–36:57– Fleet school Halifax 37:12–42:13– XO HMCS Assaibonne discussion duties 42:15–47:46– Salvage Danish ship Partnership 47:47–48:38– Took over command HMCS Assaibonne for a short time when captain fell ill then became XO again 48:38–49:49– Discussion process of refits 50:15–1:00:04– Soviet Submarine threat, DDE/DDH capability to combat it and why Canada did not build new ships 1:00:10 –1:05:10– Unification 1:05:15–1:09:28– Contacts soviet ships 1:09:34–1:05:10– took command HMCS Ottawa discussed time there 1:11:36–1:05:10– What sailors did in free time, Discipline of Canadian sailors 1:14:58–1:16:12– Took command fleet school 1:16:15–1:16:28– Taught in the U.K 1:16:29–1:19:49– End of Cold War change in focus 1:20:05–1:25:55– Assigned National Defense HQ/ Policy Planning group 1:25:55–1:27:11– End of Career and retirement Suggested Clip(s) for Archive: 42:15–47:46– Salvage Danish ship Partnership
Subject:: Military history, Cold War (1945-1989), and Canada. Royal Canadian Navy
Contributor:: Beardmore, Kim and Cahoon, William
Language:: eng
Date Created:: 2017-03-15
Rights Statement:: In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
License:: This interview has been posted with the understanding that it may be used for research purposes only. Should the interviewee or their heirs have any objections to this interview being accessible on the Internet, it will be removed promptly. Contact UVic Special Collections for permission if using for other than research purposes: speccoll@uvic.ca
Resource Type:: http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Sound
Extent:: 1 sound recording (MP3)
Geographic Coverage:: British Columbia--Victoria
Coordinates:: 48.4359, -123.35155
Additional Physical Characteristics:: Original sound recordings (MP3) also available.
Physical Repository:: University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
Collection:: Canadian Military Oral History Collection
Provider:: University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
Genre:: oral histories (literary genre), sound recordings, interviews, and reminiscences
Archival Item Identifier:: BK_864
Fonds Title:: Military oral history collection
Fonds Identifier:: SC141
Is_referenced_by:: Special Collections Finding Aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/military-oral-history-collection
Date Digitized:: 2017-03-15
Technical Note:: Digital sound recording in .mp3 format at 128 kbps. Recorded in digital format by interviewer, technical and cataloguing metadata provided by JF. Interview recorded in digital format for UVic Special Collections in 2017. Migration metadata by KD and MT.

715. Donaldson, Bill: my service in 4 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (March 15, 2017)

Title:: Donaldson, Bill: my service in 4 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (March 15, 2017)
Description:: Interviewee: Donaldson, Bill, An interview/narrative of Bill Donaldson's experiences in 4 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group. Interview took place on March 15, 2017 in Victoria, B.C., ABSTRACT: Bill Donaldson was a trooper that served in West Germany between 1962 and 1965. In the interview, he speaks of his beginning in the army, and his eventual deployment with the Fort Garry Horse to West Germany in 1962. Speaking of his time in Germany, he relays what the quarters were like, and what daily life looked like for a trooper. He talks about the travel that he would do while on leave, as well as how the troops entertained themselves nightly (hockey and beer). He also talks about his time as part of the Armed Forces back in Canada, particularly during the 1968 election of Pierre Trudeau, and the negative reactions to his review. 0:21-1:38 Growing up and interest in the military, joining of the militia, then regular force. 1:38-2:45 Joining of the Armoured Corps, joining of the Fort Garry Horse, deployment to Germany. 2:45-3:30 Deployment to Germany via ships 3:30-4:00 Arrival in Germany in 1962, talks of the living conditions/ morale of troops 4:00- 5:09Talks about the 4 CIBG (4 CMBG) and the British Army on the Rhine (BAOR), daily life over the next 4 years. 5:09- 6:25 Talks of the exercises the Brigade took part in on all levels, Soviet numbers (i.e. FALLEX). 6:25- 7:32 Return home to Canada, German citizen’s attitudes while they were living there. 7:32-8:16 Service in tank regiments and use of Centurion tanks, transport troops service. 8:16-9:35 More of the return home to Calgary, replacement with the Lord Strathcona’s Horse, training in Camp Borden. Switch to Part 2 file 0:08- 2:40 Armoured Regiments personnel and equipment, changing role in Europe in the 70s, move South, the Trudeau years. 2:40- 4:23 Reduction of the Armed Forces, Fort Garry Horse disbandment, remainder of career in logistics, Army Service Corps. 4:23- 6:22 Job in Reserves, Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada, wife’s military career, move to Victoria BC, retirement. 6:22-10:40 Wife’s posting to Norway, further military career, daily life in Germany, tank maintenance. 10:40-17:52 Move to regimental headquarters, Trudeau election, military cuts, unification. 17:52-28:17 FLQ Crisis, Service Battalion time, impact of 4 CMBG gutting, pay for service. 28:18-34:40CMBG contribution to NATO, asset to the BAOR, anecdote about Golan Heights. Suggested Clip(s) for Archive: 10:40-17:52- A description of the1968, and how troops reacted back in Canada., and Interviewer: Young, Mary
Subject:: Great Britain. Army, Tanks (Military science), Armed Forces--Officers, and Military history
Contributor:: Young, Mary and Donaldson, Bill
Language:: eng
Date Created:: 2017-03-15
Rights Statement:: In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
License:: This interview has been posted with the understanding that it may be used for research purposes only. Should the interviewee or their heirs have any objections to this interview being accessible on the Internet, it will be removed promptly. Contact UVic Special Collections for permission if using for other than research purposes: speccoll@uvic.ca
Resource Type:: http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Sound
Extent:: 2 sound recordings (MP3)
Geographic Coverage:: British Columbia--Victoria and Germany
Coordinates:: 51.5, 10.5 and 48.4359, -123.35155
Additional Physical Characteristics:: Original sound recordings (MP3) also available.
Physical Repository:: University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
Collection:: Canadian Military Oral History Collection
Provider:: University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
Genre:: reminiscences, interviews, sound recordings, and oral histories (literary genre)
Archival Item Identifier:: DB_857
Fonds Title:: Military oral history collection
Fonds Identifier:: SC141
Is_referenced_by:: Special Collections Finding Aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/military-oral-history-collection
Date Digitized:: 2017-03-15
Technical Note:: Digital sound recording in .mp3 format at 192 kbps. Recorded in digital format by interviewer, technical and cataloguing metadata provided by JF. Interview recorded in digital format for UVic Special Collections in 2017. Migration metadata by KD and MT.

716. Hendel, Hans: my experiences serving in Canada's ASW Fleet during the Cold War (March 15, 2017)

Title:: Hendel, Hans: my experiences serving in Canada's ASW Fleet during the Cold War (March 15, 2017)
Description:: Interviewer: Cahoon, William, An interview/narrative of Hans Hendel's experiences during the Cold War. Interview took place on March 15, 2017 in Victoria, B.C., ABSTRACT: The interview starts with a discussion of the veteran’s early life and what sort of training he received upon first joining the Canadian navy. The interview itself follows a somewhat chronological approach looking at the overall service of Commodore Hendel. The interview discussed the various ships he served on and looked at things such as weapons systems and his individual duties aboard the ships. The cold war tensions present during the time that Commodore Hendel was serving in was also discussed especially the threat of the soviet submarine. The interview then discussed when he received his first command and the various operations that he took part of during his time aboard the ship such as the Lady Marjorie incident. The interview then looked at when he was in command of the destroyer squadron. The interview then moved to the discussion of the Gulf War and then his final years in the navy and retirement. 0:35 – 1:37 – Early life and joining navy 1:41 – 5:20 – Training and Regular Officer Training Program 3:05– 3:31– Discussion about DDEs as a group 5:22–7:04– Joining HMCS Mackenzie, discussion Mackenzie class and capabilities 7:06 – 8:00 – Accommodations on HMCS Mackenzie 8:03 – 12:04– HMCS Mackenzie duties, getting watchkeeping certificate, time aboard HMCS Mackenzie 12:09 – 18:27– Weapons/defences HMCS Mackenzie 18:44 – 21:26– Joining HMCS Saguenay, discussion about DDHs, duties 21:27 – 22:05 – Combat Control Officers Course 22:06 – 25:13 – Joining HMCS Terra Nova Weapons Officer, Weapons Systems, Discussion Improves Restigouche Ships 25:15 – 28:13 – Unification 28:18 – 30:55 – Soviet submarine threat, Canadian capability to combat threat and Canada’s role in ASW 31:03 – 32:05 – Staff college then to National Defense HQ, TRUMP project 32:22 – 45:42 – Captain HMCS Nipigon, discussion Annapolis class, DELEX refit, time aboard HMCS Nipigon 45:43 – 47:14 – Commander Sea Training, discussion about duties- 47:15 – 48:07 – Went National Defense HQ Director Maritime Force Development 48:08 – 1:02:34 – Gulf War 1:02:35-1:09:46- Commander Destroyer Squadron West coast, Duties End of Career Suggested Clip(s) for Archive: 38:03– 45:22 – Lady Marjorie incident 48:08 – 1:02:34 – Gulf War, and Interviewee: Hendel, Hans
Subject:: Persian Gulf War (1991), Military history, and Cold War (1945-1989)
Contributor:: Hendel, Hans and Cahoon, William
Language:: eng
Date Created:: 2017-03-15
Rights Statement:: In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
License:: This interview has been posted with the understanding that it may be used for research purposes only. Should the interviewee or their heirs have any objections to this interview being accessible on the Internet, it will be removed promptly. Contact UVic Special Collections for permission if using for other than research purposes: speccoll@uvic.ca
Resource Type:: http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Sound
Extent:: 1 sound recording (MP3)
Geographic Coverage:: British Columbia--Victoria and Middle East
Coordinates:: 33.13906, 35.85869 and 48.4359, -123.35155
Additional Physical Characteristics:: Original sound recordings (MP3) also available.
Physical Repository:: University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
Collection:: Canadian Military Oral History Collection
Provider:: University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
Genre:: reminiscences, sound recordings, oral histories (literary genre), and interviews
Archival Item Identifier:: HH_865
Fonds Title:: Military oral history collection
Fonds Identifier:: SC141
Is_referenced_by:: Special Collections Finding Aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/military-oral-history-collection
Date Digitized:: 2017-03-15
Technical Note:: Digital sound recording in .mp3 format at 192 kbps. Recorded in digital format by interviewer, technical and cataloguing metadata provided by JF. Interview recorded in digital format for UVic Special Collections in 2017. Migration metadata by KD and MT.

717. Skaalen, Lloyd: my Cold War Air Force experience (March 15, 2017)

Title:: Skaalen, Lloyd: my Cold War Air Force experience (March 15, 2017)
Description:: Interviewer: Taylor, Mercedes, Interviewee: Skaalen, Lloyd, An interview/narrative of Lloyd Skaalen's experiences during the Cold War. Interview took place on March 15, 2017 in Victoria, B.C., and ABSTRACT: Lloyd Skaalen grew up in Alberta and remembers planes flying through the area on their way to Russia during the Second World War. He saved up money from his paper route to take private flying lessons, something that would be beneficial to him upon joining the Air Force in 1948. His training began in Ontario and he began his service operating fighter aircraft. He recalls that going into training as a cadet was his first introduction to command and control. He describes command and control as an integral function of military life, and that this aspect of the air force has come a long way from its origins in Morris code and flags. He compares these beginning to the technological capabilities of today, such as the ability to control an operation from half way around the world with no pilots involved. Skaalen describes what the technology was like when he first entered the Air Force, with distance limitations and quality of communication challenges. He compares the old short wave radio communication abilities to today’s use of satellites. Skaalen’s first operational action after training was complete was to transport 421 Vampires to England from Canada as part of the Royal Airforce Wing. He describes this as an ideal introduction to what had been the routine for World War II operations. This was part of NATO development. Following this he was deployed to the first airbase established in France as part of the New Air Division. Skaalen describes how a squadron was comprised and the types of command that was required. The Canadian Air Division was structured this way until 1964. Their main mission was to be prepared to take on Russians should the need arise. Though Skaalen never took part in any Russian interceptions, there were instances of Russians trying to direct Canadian aircraft with false signals, something that Skaalen had to deal with first hand. Following his time in Europe, Skaalen again took part in the transport of aircraft from Canada to Europe, this time with F-86 Sabres. Weather and adequate fuel were factors that could lead to the loss of an aircraft, and had to be monitored closely. Other factors included good communications between pilots and air traffic controllers, as well as the proper function of radar units at each base, called Ground Control Approach. Skaalen recalls an instance where a pilot ran out of fuel in Germany and had to bail out of his aircraft, losing the plane. Skaalen elaborates on the importance of good communications and the problems that can sometimes occur. There was always the possibility of misunderstanding instructions. Technology is eliminating this component of command and control, as there is no room for misinterpretation when dealing with machines. Other limitations include the infrastructure that goes into having humans on board an aircraft. Skaalen explains that command and control has been consolidated in more recent years. Other advantages when comparing Skaalen’s time in Europe to the present day include the number of commercial aircraft that are now in the air at any given time, whereas in the 1950s there was much more “free sky”. Discussion of Skaalen’s posting at the RCAF Staff College as a squadron leader followed by his position as an officer in the Military Airlift Command of the US Airforce in Illinois. This was followed by a move to Washington DC and a position in the Air Attaché office as Senior Air Operations Wing Commander. After three years he became the NORAD Operations Deputy Commander in Syracuse NY and was in charge of exercises NORAD squadrons were engaged in. This was followed by another move, to Summerside PEI again in the role of Base Commander. Posted in Ottawa, he was in charge of Maritime Air Operations, and discusses how maritime operations differed from his previous experience. Skaalen gives other examples of how command and control has evolved over the years, providing an example of Libya and Operation Mobile. He also discusses the characteristics one requires to make a good pilot and to execute accurate and successful command and control. Comparisons are made with the training methods of today and other limitations in recruiting. 0:00 – 2:03 – Impressions of air force while growing up, saved money to get private pilot’s license as a teenager. 2:04 – 4:17- Joined air force in 1948, training in Ontario, began using fighter aircraft, command training. 4:18 – 5:40 - Role of commanders, comparison of command and control origins to present day. 5:41 – 8:24 – Communications capabilities, challenges, and technology at the beginning of service. 8:25 – 10:08 - First operation, transport of squadron from Canada to England, Royal Air Force Wing. 10:09 – 10:40 – New Air Division deployment in France. 10:41 - 13:45 - Description of squadron organization, division of a squadron into two flights, command protocol. 13:46 – 16:43 - Role of NATO, how successful it would have been in the event of an attack. 16:44 – 21:03 - Obstacles and challenges in aviation, wrong signals, running short of fuel, Russian tactics. 21:04 – 26:00 - Communications between pilots and Air Traffic controllers, radar units on each base Ground Control Approach, instances where command was disregarded. 26:01- 33:30 – Female pilots, responsibility of a pilot in interpreting expectations in each mission, technological changes. 33:31 – 37:10 - Changes to command and control structure over span of career and into the present day. 37:11 – 38:26 - Transferred to RCAF Staff College as squadron leader, exchange officer in US Airforce in Illinois, worked on operational side of the headquarters. 38:27 – 39:30 - transfer to Washington DC, position in Air Attaché office as Senior Air Operations Wing Commander, communicating with other services in the US - Marines, Navy, and Air Force. 39:31 – 41:00 - NORAD operations, description of time as Deputy Commander of NORAD base in Syracuse NY, in charge of exercises NORAD squadrons were engaged in. 41:01 – 43:20 - Commander of base at Summerside PEI, Ottawa posting as head of Maritime Air Operations. 43:21- 55:19 - Advantages to carrying out missions with unmanned aircraft (Drones). 55:20 – 58:30 - Characteristics required for successful command and control/ piloting. 58:31 – 01:01:10 –other limitations of current training and recruitment methods. 01:01:11 - 01:03:13 – Wrap up and signing of Interview release form.
Subject:: World War (1914-1918), World War (1939-1945), North American Aerospace Defense Command, Military history, and Cold War (1945-1989)
Contributor:: Skaalen, Lloyd and Taylor, Mercedes
Language:: eng
Date Created:: 2017-03-15
Rights Statement:: In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
License:: This interview has been posted with the understanding that it may be used for research purposes only. Should the interviewee or their heirs have any objections to this interview being accessible on the Internet, it will be removed promptly. Contact UVic Special Collections for permission if using for other than research purposes: speccoll@uvic.ca
Resource Type:: http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Sound
Extent:: 1 sound recording (MP3)
Geographic Coverage:: British Columbia--Victoria and Germany
Coordinates:: 51.5, 10.5 and 48.4359, -123.35155
Additional Physical Characteristics:: Original sound recordings (MP3) also available.
Physical Repository:: University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
Collection:: Canadian Military Oral History Collection
Provider:: University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
Genre:: sound recordings, reminiscences, interviews, and oral histories (literary genre)
Archival Item Identifier:: SL_859
Fonds Title:: Military oral history collection
Fonds Identifier:: SC141
Is_referenced_by:: Special Collections Finding Aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/military-oral-history-collection
Date Digitized:: 2017-03-15
Technical Note:: Digital sound recording in .mp3 format at 192 kbps. Recorded in digital format by interviewer, technical and cataloguing metadata provided by JF. Interview recorded in digital format for UVic Special Collections in 2017. Migration metadata by KD and MT.

718. McClean, Douglas James: my command of HMCS Protecteur (March 16, 2017)

Title:: McClean, Douglas James: my command of HMCS Protecteur (March 16, 2017)
Description:: Interviewer: Dupuis, Mariana Gallegos, Interviewee: McClean, Douglas James, ABSTRACT: This interview focuses on Commodore Douglas McClean’s experiences as Captain of HMCS Protecteur during the Gulf War. However, the interview begins with his reflections about how his education influenced his career (BA of Commerce from Dalhousie University, Royal Navy Staff College in London, and post-graduate studies at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island). Commodore McClean covers his experience commanding a mixed gender crew before discussing the Gulf War. The interview then includes a discussion of the relationship between media, the Canadian Public, and the RCN. At the end of the interview, Commodore McClean also shares his experiences serving as the Deputy Representative for the Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic at the NATO headquarters in Brussels. Lastly, Commodore McClean tells the story of how he joined the Navy as a young man. 0:00 – 14:27 – Growing up in Leftbridge, Alberta; influence of education. 14:27 – 21:30 – Transition to Protecteur; mixed gender Crew 21:30 – 32:00 – Role of AORs 32:00 – 1:00:10 – Beginning of the Gulf War; Refitting Canadian Ships and preparing for War 1:22:50 – 1:36:40 –Canadian Navy in the Gulf War 1:36:40 – 1:51:50 – Role of the Canadian media: Relationship between Canadian Public and the RCN 1:51:50 – 2:06:00 – NATO in the 1900s 2:06:00 – 2:24:05 – Retiring from the Navy and reflections on joining the Navy Suggested Clip(s) for Archive: 1:15:00 – 1:22:40 – The relationship between a Captain and his ship., and An interview/narrative of Douglas McClean's experiences as Captain of HMCS Protecteur. Interview took place on March 16, 2017 in Victoria, B.C.
Subject:: Naval history, Persian Gulf War (1991), and Military history
Contributor:: Dupuis, Mariana Gallegos and McClean, Douglas James
Language:: eng
Date Created:: 2017-03-16
Rights Statement:: In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
License:: This interview has been posted with the understanding that it may be used for research purposes only. Should the interviewee or their heirs have any objections to this interview being accessible on the Internet, it will be removed promptly. Contact UVic Special Collections for permission if using for other than research purposes: speccoll@uvic.ca
Resource Type:: http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Sound
Extent:: 1 sound recording (MP3)
Geographic Coverage:: Middle East and British Columbia--Victoria
Coordinates:: 33.13906, 35.85869 and 48.4359, -123.35155
Additional Physical Characteristics:: Original sound recordings (MP3) also available.
Physical Repository:: University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
Collection:: Canadian Military Oral History Collection
Provider:: University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
Genre:: oral histories (literary genre), sound recordings, interviews, and reminiscences
Archival Item Identifier:: MDJ_853
Fonds Title:: Military oral history collection
Fonds Identifier:: SC141
Is_referenced_by:: Special Collections Finding Aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/military-oral-history-collection
Date Digitized:: 2017-03-16
Technical Note:: Digital sound recording in .mp3 format at 192 kbps. Recorded in digital format by interviewer, technical and cataloguing metadata provided by JF. Interview recorded in digital format for UVic Special Collections in 2017. Migration metadata by KD and MT.

719. Del Villano, Gary: my Canadian Militia story (March 17, 2017)

Title:: Del Villano, Gary: my Canadian Militia story (March 17, 2017)
Description:: Interviewer: Milne, Laura, Rank: Major. , ABSTRACT: The interview begins with the narrator describing his military background and why he enlisted in the army, detailing the beginning of his Reservist career. He then discusses his early days in the Reserve Force (Militia) and also his civilian career as a schoolteacher. After describing his family’s history of military service, the narrator explains the type of training and equipment he was involved with in the Reserve Force, mainly with his company in Timmons, Ontario. Comradery, leadership and the differences in military rank were then discussed regarding the life of a solider. The changing role of the Reserve Force after World War II, including Canadian commitments in the Korean War and the Cold War, was then discussed regarding changing policy on civil defense. The narrator then discussed funding and recruitment for the Reserve Force as well as other differences between the Reserve and Regular Forces. The narrator then described his experiences as part of the 4 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group in West Germany from 1968 – 1972. The narrator concluded the interview with a summary of his military service. Time Log 0:00 – 3:22 Background and Enlistment, including involvement in Army Cadets, Algonquin Regiment, Infantry to Armoured Corp and the beginning of Reservist career 3:22 – 5:18 Career in Militia (Reserve Forces) and life as a schoolteacher 5:18 – 7:03 Reasons for enlistment in military and memories of end of WWII 7:03 – 7:54 Family history of military service 7:54 – 11:34 Training and equipment in the Reserve Force, training at company in Timmons, Ontario, Bolt Action rifle, light machine gun (Bren gun), Vickers machine gun, Anti-tank gun,Sherman-M4A2 tank 11:34 – 14:05 Memories of comradery in military, difference between officers and sergeants, leadership in military, and expectations of soldiers 14:05 – 21:30 Role of Reserve Force during and after WWII, military commitments in Korean War and Cold War, changes to civil defense 21:30 – 27:24 Issue of pay in the military, differences between regular and reserve forces, funding and recruiting as issues for the Reserve Force, and stress of the military on soldiers 27:24 – 29:45 Support for PTSD 29:45 – 30:05 Women in the military with the Royal Canadian Dragoons 30:05 – 31:37 Reserve Force and the defense budget, including involvement in NATO 31:37 – 34:03 Sacrifices in the military, including Canadians in Kandahar, Afghanistan. (Use of term, ‘cutting the grass’, which means to pacify a volatile region, 32:50) 34:03 – 37:10 Change from of term militia to Army Reserve Force and training in the Reserve Force, including training in Yakama, Washington 37:10 – 44:30 Conversion from infantry battalion to tank regiment in 1954, travel between reserve bases, Camp Borden (39:20), and duties as a loader-operator 44:30 – 46:15 Recruitment and funding as issues for the military 46:15 - 48:55 Peacekeeping with the reserve and regular forces, Canadians in West Germany (47:00), move to Lahr and Badenbaden (47:05), and memories of army chaplain (48:08) 48:55 – 49:57 Reservists in West Germany and training as a way of life in the military 49:57 – 50:13 Funding in the military 50:13 – 1:00:28 Canadians in Western Germany, 4 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, differences between NATO and Warsaw Pact, German Panzer Divisions (53:14), Central Army Group, nuclear weapons held by Canadians, (56:00), Centurion tanks, issue of conscripted Americans (57:25) 1:00:28 – 1:02:08 Canadian army families in West Germany in Private Military Quarters (PMQ) 1:02:08 – 1:09:01Training in West Germany, training by Germans and British in Canada, Standard Agreements and narrator’s deployment in Cyprus 1:09:01 - 1:09:25 Summary of military service 1:09:25 – 1:12:17 End of interview thank-you and signing of release form, importance of education for Canadian defense Suggested Clips & Terms: 0:00 – 3:22 Algonquin Regiment, 7:54 – 11:34 Bolt Action rifle, light machine gun (Bren gun), Vickers machine gun, Anti-tank gun,Sherman-M4A2 tank 29:45 – 30:05 Royal Canadian Dragoons 41:08 General Worthington 50:13 – 1:00:28 4 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group 53:14 German Panzer Divisions 56:00 Central Army Group, nuclear weapons held by Canadian group, Interviewee: Del Villano, Gary, and An interview/narrative of Gary Del Villano's experiences with the Canadian Militia. Interview took place on March 17, 2017 in Victoria, B.C.
Subject:: Military history, Tanks (Military science), World War (1939-1945), World War (1914-1918), and Afghan Wars
Contributor:: Del Villano, Gary and Milne, Laura
Language:: eng
Date Created:: 2017-03-17
Rights Statement:: In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
License:: This interview has been posted with the understanding that it may be used for research purposes only. Should the interviewee or their heirs have any objections to this interview being accessible on the Internet, it will be removed promptly. Contact UVic Special Collections for permission if using for other than research purposes: speccoll@uvic.ca
Resource Type:: http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Sound
Extent:: 1 sound recording (MP3)
Geographic Coverage:: British Columbia--Victoria and Germany
Coordinates:: 48.4359, -123.35155 and 51.5, 10.5
Additional Physical Characteristics:: Original sound recordings (MP3) also available.
Physical Repository:: University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
Collection:: Canadian Military Oral History Collection
Provider:: University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
Genre:: interviews, sound recordings, reminiscences, and oral histories (literary genre)
Archival Item Identifier:: DVG_850
Fonds Title:: Military oral history collection
Fonds Identifier:: SC141
Is_referenced_by:: Special Collections Finding Aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/military-oral-history-collection
Date Digitized:: 2017-03-17
Technical Note:: Digital sound recording in .mp3 format at 192 kbps. Recorded in digital format by interviewer, technical and cataloguing metadata provided by JF. Interview recorded in digital format for UVic Special Collections in 2017. Migration metadata by KD and MT.

720. Town, Richard R.: my service aboard Canadian Navy AORs (March 18, 2017)

Title:: Town, Richard R.: my service aboard Canadian Navy AORs (March 18, 2017)
Description:: ABSTRACT: This Interview covers only some of the experiences of Captain Richard Town in command of HMCS Annapolis and HMCS Preserver. In the interview, Captain Town discusses his experiences commanding a mixed-gender crew on both ships. The majority of the interviews is spent on how the “search and rescue mission” of the Swissair Flight 111 Crash in September of 1998 turned into a “search and recovery” mission. This interview also discusses the role of media in covering the crisis; particularly contrasting Canadian news outlets with the International Press, and Fox News specifically. Log: 0:00 – 8:15 – Growing up in Winnipeg, joining the armed forces, training in Borden and Esquimalt. 8:15 – 17:23 – Experiences with mixed gender crew. 17:23 – 29:30 – Role of AORs. 29:30 – 38:40 – Swissair Flight Crash Context: Beginning of Operation 39:00 – 1:35:00 – Swissair Flight Experience 1:35:00 – 1:41:50 – Wrap-up of Interview: role of the RCN Suggested Clip(s) for Archive: 1:07:00 – 1:16:30 – The role of media covering the crisis, Interviewee: Town, Richard R., Interviewer: Dupuis, Mariana Gallegos, and An interview/narrative of Richard Town's experiences aboard Canadian Navy AORs. Interview took place on March 18, 2017 in Victoria, B.C.
Subject:: Personal narratives--Canadian, Military history, and Armed Forces--Officers
Contributor:: Town, Richard R. and Dupuis, Mariana Gallegos
Language:: eng
Date Created:: 2017-03-18
Rights Statement:: In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
License:: This interview has been posted with the understanding that it may be used for research purposes only. Should the interviewee or their heirs have any objections to this interview being accessible on the Internet, it will be removed promptly. Contact UVic Special Collections for permission if using for other than research purposes: speccoll@uvic.ca
Resource Type:: http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Sound
Extent:: 1 sound recording (MP3)
Geographic Coverage:: British Columbia--Victoria
Coordinates:: 48.4359, -123.35155
Additional Physical Characteristics:: Original sound recordings (MP3) also available.
Physical Repository:: University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
Collection:: Canadian Military Oral History Collection
Provider:: University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
Genre:: sound recordings, reminiscences, oral histories (literary genre), and interviews
Archival Item Identifier:: TRR_854
Fonds Title:: Military oral history collection
Fonds Identifier:: SC141
Is_referenced_by:: Special Collections Finding Aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/military-oral-history-collection
Date Digitized:: 2017-03-18
Technical Note:: Digital sound recording in .mp3 format at 192 kbps. Recorded in digital format by interviewer, technical and cataloguing metadata provided by JF. Interview recorded in digital format for UVic Special Collections in 2017. Migration metadata by KD and MT.