Eichel, Scott: my Canadian Maritime Air Support experiences (March 7, 2014)
Interviewer: Jezierski, Janel
Interviewee: Eichel, Scott
ABSTRACT: Narrator: Eichel, Scott Interviewer: Interviewed by Janel Jezierski Extent 1 sound recording (MP3 or list other format) file length: 53:36:750, file size: 88,900 (kB) Interview Date and Location 7 March 2014, Victoria BC. Synopsis: The interview starts with a brief exploration of Major General Eichel's background and enlistment. Next he discusses being recruited in Saskatoon as an air navigator/ radio officer. He talks about training and working in Comox with the P2V7 Naptunes, followed by pilot training a few years later. Next the narrative turns to a general discussion of typical Maritime operations, including SAR aid and equipment testing. At 5:28:00 the discussion turns to his role in Operation BRISK, which a military and scientific undertaking involving mapping high arctic surface and under-ice by correlating aircraft and submarine radar equipment. Next, he briefly returns to a discussion on Maritime Operations followed by a discussion on his role in introducing the CP-140 Aurora to the Canadian forces, and the aircraft's impact. This is followed by brief discussion on other technological advancements in areas such as communications. The narrative then turns to a discussion on his role in the First Gulf War and how it compared to his work throughout the rest of his career. Next, Eichel discusses some of the exercises he was involved in, especially with the US Navy. This leads to a discussion on the relationship between the air force and the navy, as well as his opinion on the unification of the forces in 1968. Finally, Eichel discusses the chasm between the public and the military. 0:00 - 5:28: Background, enlistment, early years as navigator, 407 Squadron Comox, Maritime Operations 5:28-10:56: Operation BRISK 10:56-16:56: Maritime Operations, Search and Rescue help, story of Russian Admiral 16:56-23:42: Introducing CP-140 Aurora and other technological advancements 23:42- 29:37: First Gulf War and comparison to other work 29:37- 37:05: Exercises, operations, cooperation and relationship with Canadian and US Navy 39:10-44:15: Unification, integration 44:15-48:20: women in the forces, impact of forces on his life 48:20- end: Chasm Suggested Clip(s) for Archive: 10:56-16:56: Maritime Operations, Search and Rescue help, story of Russian Admiral 16:56-23:42: Introducing CP-140 Aurora and other technological advancements 39:10-44:15: Unification, integration 48:20- end: Chasm Subject Key Words Maritime, CP-140 Aurora, Operation BRISK, First Gulf War, Canadian - American Maritime operations, Air force-Navy relationship, Unification, Radar, ASW, militarypublic relations
An interview/narrative of Major General Scott Eichel's experiences whilst serving with Canadian Maritime Air Support. Interview took place on March 7, 2014.
Rank: Major General.
- In Collection:
- 1 sound recording (MP3)
- 33.13906, 35.85869
- 48.4359, -123.35155
- Original sound recording (M4A) also available.
- Canadian Military Oral History Collection
- ES_805
- Special Collections Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/military-oral-history-collection
- March 7, 2014
- Digital sound recording in .mp3 format at 128 kbps and 44 kHz. Recorded in digital format by interviewer, technical and cataloguing metadata provided by JF and JP. Interview recorded in digital format for UVic Special Collections in 2014. Migration metadata by KD and MT.
- Rights
- 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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