Frewen, Jerry: my armed forces recollections (November 17, 2008) ...
ABSTRACT: Captain Jerry Frewen Frewen_J_0590_01.mp3 - Hope that some of his memories will be of use - Born in Ireland 1931, went to England 1952 to join the RAF, got sent to Canada to train - Was a navigator - Joined first squadron, 409 in 1958 for 3 year tour - Became Air Traffic Controller, posted...
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2022
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Online Access: | https://dx.doi.org/10.58066/ghxw-3219 http://vault.library.uvic.ca/concern/generic_works/d7da8d0d-b463-4487-984f-0d9086524bbf |
Summary: | ABSTRACT: Captain Jerry Frewen Frewen_J_0590_01.mp3 - Hope that some of his memories will be of use - Born in Ireland 1931, went to England 1952 to join the RAF, got sent to Canada to train - Was a navigator - Joined first squadron, 409 in 1958 for 3 year tour - Became Air Traffic Controller, posted in Coal Lake Alberta - After 412 Squadron, then 427, then 412 VIP Squadron, flying people like Pierre Trudeau Search and Rescue - Very hazardous flying in Northern Canada - Tells story when radio navigation aid quit and he had to navigate by following cars on the highway - Involved in India and Pakistan - Transported supplies like food, water purifying machinery, medical and building supplies, especially for during Monsoon season. - discusses difficulties with supplies or problems of unloading - Unloaded supplies at airports or military bases - Did many trips to Arctic - Encountered many hazards, such as the darkness, bugs, heat - Was successful on some SAR missions, but often very difficult - Many don't file a ... : Rank: Captain. ... |
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