Veronneau, Jean J.: my naval experiences (November 13, 2006)
Rank: Brigadier-General.
An interview/narrative of Brigadier-General Jean J. Veronneau's experiences whilst serving with the Royal Canadian Navy. Interview took place on November 13, 2006.
ABSTRACT: Brigadier-General Jean Veronneau Interview with Brigadier-General Jean Veronneau was conducted on November 13th, 2006 at the University of Victoria in Victoria, British Columbia. The interview was conducted by Titania Guterson. Brigadier-General Veronneau entered the Venture Plan in 1954. He explains his choice for this and his choice in choosing the military. Brigadier-General Veronneau was trained at Pensacola, Florida and Kingsville, Texas. He explains his training experience and what it was like to be trained in the United States. He also explains the different aircraft that he flew in and the differences among them. He also talks about the different tests that he had to complete throughout his training. Brigadier-General Veronneau described formation flying and the defensive strength this type of flying had. Brigadier-General Veronneau explains what a regular training day looked like at the different stages of his pilot training. He goes on to explain a couple of his postings including Shearwater and Montreal. He explores the Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) training that he took part in as well as the helicopter training he had to complete. Once this training was complete, Brigadier-General Veronneau joined an ASW squadron and he goes on to explain what he was involved in and the type of work he was doing while in this squadron. Brigadier-General Veronneau talks about sonar and torpedoes as well as what 40 feet above and 40 feet below means in regards to ASW operations. He then moves on and talks about the Sea King helicopter and how that aircraft was used in ASW operations. Brigadier-General explains the triangle formation that the Sea Kings flew in to be the most efficient while looking for submarines. Moving on from his naval career, Brigadier-General Veronneau moves on to talk about his time as an Air Force officer and an Army officer. He explores these two careers by going through his different postings and what was involved in each. These include; army college in Kingston, Ontario, helicopter training at Petawawa, the FLQ crisis, base commander, deputy commander in Egypt, Winnipeg, and Ottawa. He explains how he was involved in policy in the later years of his career. Brigadier-General ends by explaining what service was his favourite and what the benefits to each one was.
Interviewee: Veronneau, Jean J.
Interviewer: Guterson, Titania
- In Collection:
- 1 sound recording (MP3)
- 48.4359, -123.35155
- 45.50884, -73.58781
- Original recording (DVF) on compact disc (CD) in Special Collections.
- Canadian Military Oral History Collection
- VJJ_482
- Special Collections Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/military-oral-history-collection
- January 23, 2013
- Digital sound recording in .mp3 format at 56 kbps and 16 kHz. Digitized by JF, technical and cataloguing metadata provided by JF and JP. Interview migrated to digital format for UVic Special Collections in 2013. Migration metadata by KD and MT.
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- 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
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