Hegstrom, Stanley: my Air Force recollections (March 14, 2013) ...

• Main Author: Unav
• Format: Audio
• Language: English
• Published: University of Victoria Libraries 2022
• Subjects: Military history; Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force. Squadron, 421; Military cadets; Cuba; Arctic; Yukon; Canada; British Columbia; Dawson
• Online Access: https://dx.doi.org/10.58066/qb4s-ay04; http://vault.library.uvic.ca/concern/generic_works/75becf97-071c-4d59-822d-8e078ac1a8fc

An interview/narrative of Stan Hegstrom's experiences whilst serving with the Air Force. Interview took place on March 14, 2013. ... : ABSTRACT: The interview began with Stan explaining a bit about his family background, growing up in Dawson, Yukon and his previous education and employment. He discussed his motivations to enter the air force and he enlisted on August 18, 1951 in Nanaimo, British Columbia. He entered the air force as an air cadet where he attended ground school and training and eventually gained the position of flight officer. Stan discusses how he gained the nickname 'Skimo' and how he believed the cadets were treated. He joined the 421 squadron, located in France, where he monitored the 'Russian Wall' from Munich to Berlin. He participated in a recreational film where he played the part of a fighter pilot. He retired from the air force in January 1958 and joined Air Canada airlines. He was laid off the same year and started flying freight to Cuba for two years. Then, for a summer he flew B17s in the arctic where high-level surveys took place. He was re­-employed by Air Canada as a crew scheduler in 1964. After four months ...