75Th Anniversary of 407 Squadron Aircraft Forced Landing in Norway

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2019 Volume 61, #19

75th anniversary of 407 Squadron aircraft forced landing in Norway

407 Long Range Patrol Squadron Chief Warrant Officer CWO Serge Harvey meets with the latest generation of descendants of the Milorg, local residents, and the Canadian crew at a small wooden cabin in the mountains named “Little Canada” – the place where the Canadians hid while the Milorg coordinated an escape from Norway back to Allied territory. The six-man crew of the Vickers Armstrong Wellington GR Mk XIV bomber, a grandfather of today’s CP-140 Aurora, were flying an anti-submarine patrol over Norwegian waters on September 26, 1944, when one of the plane’s two engines caught fire. Command- ing Officer of 407 Squadron LCol Patrick Castonguay looks on; the visit to Little Canada took place on the third day of a 75th anniversary commemorative event. For the full story see pages 2 and 3. Photo provided by Callie Biddle, a descendant of First Officer Gordon Biddle, a pilot of the downed aircraft.

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HNoMS Hitra is the sole surviving sistership of HNoMS Vigra.The Royal Norwegian Navy submarine chaser, HNoMS Vigra, nicknamed the “Shetland Bus,” carried the men into Allied waters.

MANAGING EDITOR Camille Douglas th 250-339-8211, ext 8752 407 Sqn participates in 75 [email protected]

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Gillian Ottaway Querin anniversary event in Norway

EDITORIAL ADVISOR Along a gently sloping Capt Brad Little hillside, some 300-odd people came together in early DISTRIBUTION October 2019 to honour the Michael Pearce courage and determination of members of the Milorg, the Norwegian resistance movement, and of the lo- A Division of Personnel Support Programs cal residents who saved six 19 Wing Comox, RCAF aircrew. PO Box 1000 Stn. Main, The documented history Lazo, BC V0R 2K0 of this crash has the makings [email protected] of a Hollywood movie. The six-man crew of the Vickers Armstrong Welling- ton GR Mk XIV bomber, a grandfather of today’s CP- 140 Aurora, were flying an anti-submarine patrol over Norwegian waters on Sep- tember 26, 1944, when one of the plane’s two engines caught fire. The crew were forced to abort the mission and con- duct an immediate landing. To do this they had to dump fuel, as the jettison of fuel is an emergency safety proce- dure that allows an aircraft FSgt Harvey Firestone, then and now. He is the sole living survivor of the Norway crash. to get down to its appropri- ate and safe landing weight. Unfortunately, unknown to the middle of Os, a peninsula dred metres from the cave while Milorg coordinated men into Allied waters. the crew, the engine fire had where 4,000 Nazi soldiers entrance. Notwithstanding an escape for the Canadians Commemoration also affected the fuel gauge, had been alerted to the Cana- the danger, Bruarøy still from Norway, back to Allied The 75th anniversary com- so the crew inadvertently dian crash and were amass- managed to go up to the territory. During this entire memoration was held in Os, released most of their fuel. ing to reach the crash site as cave several times to bring time, the Nazi soldiers were Norway at the beginning of Rather than risk ditching soon as possible. the airmen eggs, milk, and searching for the Canadian October. The Totem Times is an unoffi- in the cold North Atlan- Finding refuge hot tea. crew, as they had very quick- In attendance from Cana- cial publication of 19 Wing Co- tic, the crew – First Offi- The Canadians’ luck held Late in the evening, In- ly realized that the crew had da were Col Jeff Drummond, mox, BC. The Editor reserves cers Gordon Biddle (pilot), and they came across lo- geborg and her neighbour survived the crash. Canadian defence attaché the right to edit copy and re- George Deeth (second pilot), cal residents, first Marta led the airmen to the sea- After a week in Little Can- to Norway; LCol Patrick ject advertisements to suit the needs of the publication. and Kenneth Graham (wire- Bruarøy and then her Eng- side. There, they met men ada the Milorg got the mes- Castonguay, Command- Views expressed are those of less operator and air gunner); lish-speaking neighbour, from Milorg who rowed the sage to bring the airmen to ing Officer of 407 Long the contributor unless express- First Lieutenant Marion Neil Ingeborg Bjørnen. Risking crew across open fjord and the coast to start on their way Range Patrol Squadron; and ly attributed to DND, CAF, or (navigator); Warrant Officer execution from the Nazis amongst the numerous is- back to England. A small CWO Serge Harvey, 407 other agencies. In case of ty- pographical errors, no goods George Grandy (wireless for assisting the downed lands along the coast, using boat, the Snøgg, brought the Long Range Patrol Squad- may be sold and the difference operator and air gunner), aircrew, they helped the Ca- two Oselver rowing boats. airmen to Austevoll where ron Chief Warrant Officer. claimed against this paper. The and First Sergeant Harvey nadians hide in a small cave They brought the men to a they had to wait for some More than 50 descendants paper’s liability is limited to a Firestone (wireless opera- near Bjørnen’s home. Bjørn- boathouse on a nearby is- days because of bad weather of the Canadian crew also refund of the space charged for the erroneous item. Mate- tor and air gunner) – elected en’s father and a neighbour land, where they remained in the North Sea. Eventually, came to commemorate their rial may be reprinted with at- to return to Nazi occupied then took the opportunity hidden for several days. on the night of October 12, loved ones’ daring escape. tribution. Published 22 times Norway to attempt an emer- to contact Milorg to inform Little Canada 1944, the Royal Norwegian The sole living survivor a year, every second Tuesday, gency landing. them about the Canadians. For further safety, the men Navy submarine chaser, of the Norway crash, War- with permission of Col Dany Poitras, 19 Wing Commander. By skill and by luck, all While the Canadians were were next taken to a small HNoMS Vigra, nicknamed rant Officer (retired) Har- Publications Mail Registration six members of the crew sur- hiding in the cave, Nazi sol- wooden cabin in the nearby the “Shetland Bus” and vey Firestone, of Victoria, No.4098. Printed by Ladysmith vived the crash unharmed. diers came and stayed at mountains, soon nicknamed commanded by Captain Leif B.C., was unable to attend Press, Ladysmith, BC. Circula- They found themselves in that house, just several hun- “Little Canada,” to hide Larsen, came and took the but was well-represented by tion: 1800. OCTOBER 22, 2019 | TOTEM TIMES | 3

Norwegian waters: the journey from Little Canada to Allied waters. his family. gian nationals, the descen- Descendants of the Milorg dants of the airmen’s local members and of the civil- helpers, joined the boat tour. ians who had helped the The second day saw a for- Canadians came to sup- mal ceremony at the crash port the commemoration, site. Family members pre- as did the Mayor of Os Terje sented six flowers, for each Søviknes; Captain (Navy) of the Canadian crew. The Åsmund Andersen, Com- Mayor of Os Terje Søviknes mander of Bergenhus For- opened the ceremony, and tress; Captain (Navy) Svein Col Drummond read a let- Erik Kvalvaag, Commander ter on behalf of the Minis- of Haakonsvern Naval Base; ter of Veteran Affairs, and and local residents. In total, Associate Minister of Na- over 300 people attended tional Defence, the Honour- the event. able Lawrence MacAuley. This World War II story LCol Castonguay spoke resonates with the local Nor- to the attendees, highlight- wegian people. An annual ing the charity, courage, October hike to Little Can- and selflessness of all in- ada has been held to honour volved. Åsmund Andersen, the memories of the Milorg commandant of Bergenhus and their efforts to save the Festning (Royal Norwe- six Canadian crew since the gian Navy), also spoke, as mid-1980s. did Rick Firestone, the son Three-day event of Warrant Officer (Ret’d) LCol Castonguay and CWO Harvey visit the The 75th anniversary com- Firestone. small cave that the aircrew took refuge in af- memoration incorporated A CP-140 Aurora, Cana- ter the forced landing. a three-day event. The first da’s modern anti-submarine day was held for Canadian warfare aircraft, performed family members, the Ca- a flyby during the ceremony, nadian military represent- marking a moment of silence ing the Royal Canadian for times long past. Air Force, Captain (Navy) The second day continued Kvalvaag, and the local with a visit on HNoMS Hi- history group staff includ- tra (the sole surviving sis- ing Ove Haugland, Gaute tership of HNoMS Vigra) at Dyrdal, Mats Hjelle and Os quay, together with the Bjarne Øvredal. fishing boat Snøgg and sev- The Snøgg, a small boat that brought the The attendees traced the eral Oselvar rowboats rep- airmen to Austevoll. first stage of the crew’s trek, resenting the ‘rescue fleet’. from the crash site to the The second day ended at Os- local residents and Canadian region of Os. After the emer- cave site, and from the cave eana Art and Cultural Centre visitors. gency landing, 4,000 Nazi site to the seaside. Then in Os. The municipality of To give context to the risk soldiers were searching that they took a boat ride along Os invited 130 Canadian involved by the Milorg and region for the Canadian the sea path, tracing part and Norwegian guests to a the local residents in 1944, aircrew. At great personal of the water route that was formal dinner and speeches to help the six Canadians, risk to themselves and their used to transport the men to marking the occassion. one must understand the families, the Norwegians the boathouse and along the On the third day, the an- numbers. helped the six Canadians coast. Col Drummond, to- nual hike to Little Canada At the time, there were return back to their families gether with about 40 Norwe- took place, well-attended by only 4,500 residents in the in Canada.

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Conflict Resolution Day: Resolving conflict early, local, and informal

MWO FRANK SOOS |CONFLICT RESOLUTION |

Conflict is defined as an expressed struggle between two interdependent parties resulting from a real or perceived difference in needs, interests or values. The collection of incompatible interests, be it priorities, goals, hopes, dress a conflict sooner than concerns, beliefs or val- later. Avoiding a conflict, ues, are at the root of the hoping it will disappear, is conflict. like ignoring a smoldering MWO Soos provides service in the 19 Wing Exploring these inter- fire hoping it won’t turn Comox conflict resolution office, including the ests, in a manner that al- into an inferno. promotion and training of the Alternative Dis- lows the parties to under- Local: Resolving con- pute Resolution (ADR) approach in dealing stand why it matters is the flict at the lowest level pos- with workplace conflict. Conflict is the path- key to resolving conflict sible with the least amount way towards opportunity. effectively. of people involved, simpli- Conflict Resolution Day fies the process. was initiated in 2005 by workplace conflict, call the training of the Alternative Informal: Addressing conflict resolution office. Dispute Resolution (ADR) the Association for Con- conflict informally permits flict Resolution and is a We will hear and discuss approach in dealing with disputants to determine the your concerns in a private workplace conflict, and to global event promoting outcome. Using a coopera- the concept of peaceful and confidential environ- assist the 19 Wing Defence tive approach, this can be ment, help you to identify Team in resolving conflict conflict resolution, and an opportunity for creativ- to increase awareness of and evaluate options for through the various forms ity, a chance to enhance effective conflict reso- of ADR services. peaceful methods of con- trust, group cohesion, per- flict resolution. lution, and assist you in There is no cost associ- formance and the impetus opening avenues of com- ated with the service. If If conflict is inhibiting for innovative solutions. your workplace perfor- munication with all par- interested in a briefing or a Conflict tiers associated with the professional development mance, consider the fol- Resolution Office lowing three words: early, conflict. presentation, contact the If you are curious about The CRO is also respon- conflict resolution office local, and informal. options to resolve your Early: It’s easier to ad- sible for the promotion and at local 7171. Kinnikinnik employee celebrates 25 years Elvira Dessureault, super- part-time to school and then visor of the Buffalo Room took the plunge and went at the Kinnikinnik Child- full-time to North Island Col- care Centre, is celebrating lege, graduating as an Early her 25th anniversary at the Childhood Educator (ECE) Comox Military Family Re- in 1997. source Centre on Novem- She returned to Kinnikin- ber 20. nik as an assistant, and in Originally from Germany, 2002, took over the super- the Comox Valley has been visor position in the Early her home for 30 years. Learning Program. When she arrived in During her 25 years of Canada, Elvira visited the service, Elvira saw Kinni- children’s programs at the kinnik Childcare Centre built MFRC with her daughter and and torn down, moved from Elvira Dessureault, then and now. eventually volunteered in the the old building to the 19 childminding program. Wing Family Centre, and in children. “She is known for her Elvira enjoyed working 2014, to the new Kinnikinnik “I am so grateful to work resourcefulness and orga- with young children and de- Childcare Centre. with Elvira” shares Aya, a nization skills,” says Clau- cided to make it her career. She has cared for many co-worker and fellow ECE. dia Naaykens, childcare ad- For a few years she worked children, some of them now “She is very energetic and ministrator for the Comox as an assistant while going returning with their own creative. She has so many MFRC. resources and materials for Her dedication to the fami- activities and circle time. lies is evident through her Everybody knows her little commitment to providing clown puppet which pops wonderful services, and the up from a little corn for the Comox MFRC is grateful for “Hello, how are you?” song. all that she has accomplished. All of the children love the Congratulations, Elvira, on puppet.” your 25 years of service – on As an educator she also behalf of the Comox MFRC mentored many Early Child- board of directors, staff, and hood Education students and volunteers, and the entire 19 staff. Wing Comox Defence Team! OCTOBER 22, 2019 | TOTEM TIMES | 5 Comox MFRC welcomes new executive director The Comox Military demand. Kim’s goal is to Family Resource Centre promote the Comox MFRC (MFRC) welcomed a new as an employer of choice so executive director in August. that the MFRC can recruit Kim Hetherington has and retain qualified early spent over twenty years in childcare educators to meet the field of family support. our local families’ need for While working with military childcare. families has been a focus of Lastly, Kim will be fo- her career, she has enjoyed cusing on the development positions in the private sec- of an operational plan that tor and in not-for-profit or- supports the vision, mission The team at the Comox MFRC gather to introduce Kim Hetherington (6th from left) as their ganizations. and value statements that new executive director. Kim has spent over 20 years in the field of family support. Kim is married to a ca- have been established by reer army officer who chose the Comox MFRC board of to retire in order make the United States Armed Ser- Before joining the Co- Kim has been focusing her rounding area. directors. move to Comox. She has vices YMCA in Fort Bragg, mox MFRC team, she was efforts in several areas, in- Over the next few months, Kim is looking forward to lived and worked in a variety North Carolina. a Military Family Support cluding community engage- Kim will also focus her ef- her new position and work- of locations across Canada, In Petawawa Kim served Manager for Military Fam- ment. forts in the area of childcare ing with the board of direc- in Germany, and the US. as the executive director ily Services, where she was This includes establish- and the challenges that the tors, 19 Wing Comox, com- She has held positions at at the Petawawa Military responsible for the provi- ing a strong and successful field is facing. munity partners, funders, Military Family Services Family Resource Centre sion of training support to partnership with 19 Wing The province is experi- and the team at the Comox in Ottawa, the Shilo and (PMFRC) where she en- MFRCs and their boards of Comox, as well as build- encing a shortage of quali- MFRC to provide relevant, Petawawa Military Family joyed working with a board directors across Canada. ing new partnerships and fied early childhood edu- high quality programs and Resource Centres, the Cana- of directors and alongside a Comox MFRC exploring new funding op- cators yet the demand for services that meet the needs dian Association of Family team of over one hundred In her new role as Comox portunities with like-minded high quality and affordable of the military community Resource Programs, and the staff members. 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Robert Parkinson, Health and Wellness Director, Ambulance Paramedics of BC and Director, Hon- our House Society; Diane Sandy, Bonaparte First Nations; the Honourable Judy Darcy, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions; Steve Rice, TNRD Area I (Blue Sky Country) Director; Capt Trevor Greene, Seaforth Highlanders of Canada; and Allan De Genova, President and Founder, Honour House Society at the launch of Honour Ranch on October 5. Ceremonial launch of Honour Ranch Honour Ranch – the newest project of Hon- our House Society – was ceremonially launched on October 5. The 120-acre property nestled in the Thompson River Valley, 12 kilometres 4th Annual Honour House south of the historic village of Ashcroft, offers a tran- Hockey Tournament quil and secluded setting November 16 – Delta BC to help heal the body, mind and spirit. playforhonour.ca “Honour Ranch is a new Honour House is a refuge - a home away place of recovery and re- from home – for Canadian Armed Forces and newal for our Canadian emergency services personnel to stay, free of Armed Forces, emergency charge and with their families, while they are services personnel, vet- receiving medical care and treatment in the erans and their families,” Metro Vancouver area. shared Allan De Genova, Honour House receives no direct funding and president of the Honour raises all its operating costs through dona- House Society. tions and fundraising. “Honour Ranch is a new Every year it costs Honour House Society, on step in answering the call of average, $10,000 to operate and maintain our country and communi- Hon Col Allan De Genova, Honour House Society President addresses each of its ten rooms. ties, and it will provide the guests at the ceremony. Play for Honour player profile: much needed space and Capt Brad Rouleau facilities for our uniformed and women in uniform, There are ten private our House Society in New Brad is a pilot for the Royal Canadian Air Force personnel to learn healthy who give unconditionally suites in a purpose-renovat- Westminster, and the house flying the CP-140 Aurora, a long range patrol strategies to cope with op- each and every day,” added ed home that are available has been set up to accom- aircraft, with 407 Long Range Patrol Squad- erational stress injuries, Allan. to service personal while modate Canadian Armed ron at 19 Wing Comox. such as PTSD.” The ranch is not yet open they are receiving medical Forces members, first re- The crew of the CP-140 provide surveillance The ceremonial launch for programming – that treatment. sponders including fire ser- of Canada’s coastal waters, anti-submarine involved several dignitar- will happen in the spring, Honour House Society vices, RCMP, other police warfare capabilities, maritime and overland ies: Capt Trevor Greene according to Craig Long- The work of Honour House agencies, BC Ambulance, ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnais- with The Seaforth High- staff, general manager for Society is far-reaching. Canada Border Services, sance), and search and rescue. Brad and his landers of Canada, the Honour House Society. A new member of Legion BC Sheriffs, and all veter- colleagues also work with other government Honourable Judy Darcy, “Meanwhile, we con- Branch 160, Ted Usher, just ans of those services and agencies in combatting illegal fishing, migrant Minister of Mental Health tinue to offer a home away relocated to the Comox their immediate family.” smuggling, pollution, and drug trafficking. and Addictions for the from home in New West- Valley from New West- As Ted was transition- Brad grew up playing minor hockey and even Province of British Co- minster, for Canadian minster. ing to Vancouver Island, had a few seasons with the ‘Play for Honour’ lumbia, and Robert Parkin- Armed Forces and emer- “I’m a retired officer he was continuing his work founder, Matt Northrup. son, Health and Wellness gency services personnel from the army reserve Ca- with the society in prepar- “Matt does so much for this event and this Director for Ambulance to stay, free of charge and det Instructors Cadre and a ing to open Honour Ranch. charity that it’s impossible not to be inspired Paramedics of BC. with their families, while retired police officer from To learn more about to help out and get involved,” says Brad. “The October 5 launch they are receiving medical New Westminster Police,” Honour House Society, to He looks forward to playing with, and sup- marked the introduction care and treatment in the shared Ted. “For the past request support, or to do- porting, the men and women of the Canadi- of Honour Ranch, estab- Metro Vancouver area,” several years I’ve been a nate funds, visit honour- an Armed Forces and of emergency services. lished to support our men shared Craig. volunteer with the Hon- house.ca. 8 | OCTOBER 22, 2019 | TOTEM TIMES Healthy Relationships | Relations Saines Let’s be real, no relationship is perfect. What do you do to keep your relationship healthy? Soyons francs, aucune relation est parfaite. Que faites-vous pour entretenir des relations saines? Military Family Services Healthy Relationships Campaign encourages everyone to reflect on La campagne sur les relations saines des Services aux familles militaires vise à encourager tout how they communicate with their partner and treat one another. We are sharing the stories of le monde à réfléchir sur la façon dont ils communiquent avec leur conjoint et se traitent mutuel- CAF families that have overcome challenges and want to share their tips. Check out CAF- lement. Nous partageons les histoire des familles des FAC qui ont surmonté des défis et qui sou- connection.ca/healthyrelationships for stories and a wide range of resources. Help spread haitent partager leurs conseils. Veuillez consulter connexionFAC.ca/relations-saines pour avoir the word #healthyrelationships! accès à ces histoires et un large éventail de ressources. Passez le mot #RelationsSaines! OCTOBER 22, 2019 | TOTEM TIMES | 9 Sassy Snakes introduce US exchange officer to iconic Canadian sport LCDR Amanda Harris was my jeans. While that was a one of nearly a hundred De- solid tip, I learned so much fence Team members who more. attended the 2nd Annual #1. You basically have to GCWCC Bonspiel at the Co- learn a foreign language to mox Valley Curling Club on go curling. Grippers, sliders, October 4. heavy on the rock, hack... not She is a US Coast Guard to mention the sign language exchange pilot, posted to 442 the skip was giving me on Transport and Rescue Squad- where to place the rock. ron and serving as the Cor- #2. It’s a contact sport. morant Flight Commander. I have the bruises to prove Although her team - Sassy it. Pushing out of the hack, Snakes - was a member short, I kept slamming my knee- they made an impression. It cap on the ice. Eventually I was a command team that in- got a bit better at it, but the cluded LCol Stevens, Com- damage was already done. Tuesday - Sunday manding Officer, and Maj Between that and the one 10am to 4pm Landry, Deputy Command- fall I took while sweeping Admission by donation ing Officer. straight to the knees, my “As the US Coast Guard legs were in rough shape. LCdr Harris (centre) was one of nearly 100 De- Featuring West Coast aviation history from WWI to present day, in a family exchange pilot at 442, the Next time, I’m wearing fence Team members who helped raise almost friendly environment, an aviation reference library, and heritage aircraft. closest I’ve ever gotten to knee pads. $600 for the GCWCC at the annual bonspiel. 250-339-8162 | comoxairforcemuseum.ca curling is watching it on TV,” #3. It’s more athletic than shared LCDR Harris. I initially thought it would “However, my cowork- be. According to my smart ers take their responsibility watch, my heart rate got up to show me every aspect to 135. Not crazy high, but of Canada very seriously, definitely well above resting and invited me to join the heart rate. An enough to give squadron CAF sports day me a side cramp after lunch. team. I’d never set foot in a I’ll never compare curling to curling rink before that day, bowling again. and little did I know what I All in all it was a lot of was getting myself into. The fun, and I’m thankful that only advice I got before the my team was patient with me. event was to wear stretchy I’d definitely go curling pants so that I wouldn’t rip again once the bruises fade.”

Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign CIVILIAN DRESS FRIDAYS | Unit GCWCC OPIs Members who complete a pledge form of $100 or more to the charity of their choice will be entitled to participate in civilian dress Fridays until September 2020. This includes members who donate via payroll deduction when the annual total exceeds $100. (For example, $10.00 per month for a total of $120.) Members who wish to “pay as you go” can pay $3.00 per week. RCEME BOTTLE DRIVE | Cpl Lopez | local 8703 Grab your refundable containers and donate them to a great cause! Empty cans or bottles can be dropped off in the container at the front of the Auto Hobby shop, with all proceeds going to the GCWCC. RCEME will do the tough work of sorting and returning! HOLIDAY PORTRAITS | MCpl Robb | local 8324 October 27 Have your holiday portrait professionally taken by Wing Imaging! Bookings of 15 minute incre- ments are available for families, including well behaved pets on a leash. Ugly holiday sweaters are optional. Portraits will be taken in the multi-purpose room at the 19 Wing Fitness and Com- munity Centre. Contact MCpl Robb for your appointment!

12 MP Flight Jail-n-Bail | Cpl McIntosh | local 6063 November 1 For just $20 an hour, 12 Military Police Flight will jail whomever you wish – in a jail located at the CANEX. The cost is double to post bail! CANEX will be providing coffee by donation to the GCW- CC for spectators and inmates – join the fun between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. And be sure to contact Cpl McIntosh to register your offender for pick up! 1575 Military Row 250.339.8290 CAFconnection.ca facebook.com/comoxmfrc

10 | OCTOBER 22, 2019 | TOTEM TIMES Pearl Ellis Gallery calling military families The Pearl Ellis Art Gal- ums are welcome. lery in downtown Comox Membership includes has a special call-out to all access to their ‘Artists members of the 19 Wing Directory, an on-line ref- Defence Team! erence which provides an If you love viewing art, instant presence on the making art, meeting artists, internet. or would love to expand “We are always seeking your hobby or learn new ca- new volunteers for a multi- reer opportunities, then the tude of available jobs with Pearl Ellis Gallery (PEG) is minimal time input,” adds the place for you. Paul. “Free training is pro- “We are the only com- vided, and you’ll receive a Visit the Pearl Ellis munity run, all-volunteer, yearly letter of apprecia- Gallery at 1729 Co- non-profit art gallery in the tion for either your PER or mox Avenue, or go to Comox Valley and we wel- resume. For military family pearlellisgallery.com. come all artists and patrons members especially, this to join,” shares Paul Gill- is a unique opportunity to more with the PEG board learn new skills, meet new to 3:00 p.m. where artists of directors. people, and to keep active and volunteers meet over Members of the 19 Wing in your community.” snacks and refreshments. Comox community are The PEG is inclusive and Please consider joining us being offered and annual welcoming. Whether you’re now – any new member- membersing for $25 – al- just starting out, emerg- ships will be extended until lowing the opportunity to ing, or established in your December 30, 2020.” display a piece of your art art, there’s a place for you For more information, at least four times each year. at PEG. visit the gallery - Tuesday Common displays include “We run about 16 shows through Saturday – from paintings, photography, each year, and the first Sat- 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at carvings, fabric, and sculp- urday of each new show is 1729 Comox Avenue, or tures - though other medi- a free open-house from 1:00 go to pearlellisgallery.com. Cyber Security: over-sharing Love to take photos with your smart phone? Not only does your cell phone track metadata including locations, times and dates of your photos by default, but when you share your photos with others, they know exact- ly where you were, and when! Social media sites track your location and time- stamp your activities! Be sure to restrict apps and social media from knowing your location. Deleting social media posting anything! daily routines. • Am I prepared to share SOLDIER ON: posts does not make them Wear a fitness tracker? In summary, ask yourself this with the world? disappear. If they have been The information collected these questions before shar- • Will this affect others? call for nominations uploaded, there is no turning by fitness trackers can eas- ing information: If you feel uncertain, back. Think twice before ily paint a picture of your • Is it necessary? maybe you shouldn’t share. Soldier On, in partnership with the 19 Wing Pacific Divers SCUBA Club, is hosting a PADI Open Water dive course in Comox from Jan- RESPECT Canada Forum uary 15 to 20. FITNESS SPORTS Successful applicants from Western Cana- 888 Wing & RECREATION da will receive their PADI Open Water and October 30 – 8am to 12pm Dry Suit Certification upon completion of the Located in the 19 Wing Fitness and course work and five ocean dives. RESPECT Canada is a not-for-profit organiza- Community Centre at 1575 Military Row This activity brings together serving and re- tion that focuses on improving services pro- Monday to Friday: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. tired ill and injured CAF members, allowing vided to men and women in uniformed ser- Saturday and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. participants to connect through peer sup- vice. A forum will be held to connect people Statutory Holidays: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. port, and encourage a healthy and active from various health and social groups for vet- Military users only: 6 – 8:30 a.m. and lifestyle. erans, and it’s a great opportunity for mem- 11:30 a.m - 1 p.m., Monday to Friday The aim of the event is to create a safe and bers who hold interest in the topic to meet Fitness, Sports and Recreation: secure environment for the participants to with local support groups. 250-339-8211, local 7173/ 6989 achieve their certification to dive with a RSVP to David Valentine at [email protected]. Sports Stores Counter: 250-339-8211, local 8315 partner. CAFconnection.ca/Comox Apply online at soldieron.ca. respectcanada.org facebook.com/19WingComoxPSP 1575 Military Row 250.339.8290 CAFconnection.ca facebook.com/comoxmfrc

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During the summer months members of the plumbing and heating section at 191 Construc- tion Engineering Flight were attached to HMCS Quadra to maintain the infrastructure while cadets attended their summer training. Their work consisted of maintain- ing and completing work orders for all of HMCS Quadra. Concurrently, members of the carpen- try section worked tire- lessly on upgrading the obstacle course. Many of Vintage vehicles prepped the members at 191 assisted in the installation of the new cargo net and for television debut worked hard to have the project completed be- The Comox Air Force Museum has loaned two display vehicles to a fore summers end. The production company filming a TV show in Vancouver. tough work during the “They reached out and requested the use of our 1950’s air force Jeep summer ensured that and ambulance,” explains Sgt Michael O’Rourke, deputy director of camp life ran smoothly the Comox Air Force Museum. “Having come to an agreement, the for the cadets. Projects company sent a flatbed truck over to pick up the vehicles to be used such as this are only a for one day on the set.” small window into what The show is an A&E/ History production called “Project Blue Book”. the engineers are capa- Season two begins airing in 2020, and the Episode is entitled “Bro- ble of accomplishing. ken Arrow” - Episode 209. It is based on true events involving an Aircraft/ UFO crash over Cana- dian airspace, specifically the Hartley Bay area located on the coast 19 Mission Support Squadron of British Columbia. MEMBER PROFILE Scary good Halloween treats to make, and a fun way to late and using a toothpick, Alicia Perry get your kids involved in or piping bag, decorate |HEALTH PROMOTION | the kitchen. faces. Directions: Cut ba- Jack-O’-Lantern Invited to a Halloween nanas in half and use dark Peppers party and not sure what chocolate chips to make I love using peppers as to bring? ghost faces. Peel oranges edible bowls all year round Looking for a tasty treat and use finely chopped cel- because it’s one less dish that doesn’t come out of a ery for the pumpkin ‘stem’. to wash and if you’re head- candy wrapper? Ghostly ing to a party, you don’t Here are three of my fa- Strawberries need to worry about bring- vourite Halloween themed Chocolate dipped straw- ing them home. treats that I love to make berries are a hit any time Directions: Carve pep- every year because they of year; dress them up with pers into little Jack-O’- are easy to whip up, and faces for a spooky dessert. Lanterns. Fill them with kids and adults love them. Directions: Melt white hummus, or use them as a Frightening Fruit chocolate, dip strawberries vessel to store other veg- These are simple, quick and cool. Melt dark choco- gies like carrot sticks. FITNESS SPORTS & RECREATION 䄀吀吀䔀一吀䤀伀一䴀䤀䰀䤀吀䄀刀夀䴀䔀䴀䈀䔀刀匀℀ Comox Military Family 䌀漀洀攀漀甀琀愀渀搀琀爀礀漀甀爀渀攀眀愀洀愀稀椀渀最氀礀搀攀氀椀挀椀漀甀猀愀渀搀 Resource Centre 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀匀琀漀渀攀最爀椀氀氀䐀椀渀椀渀最䔀砀瀀攀爀椀攀渀挀攀℀ 吀栀椀猀甀渀椀焀甀攀 ᰠ搀爀礀挀漀漀欀椀渀最ᴠ 洀攀琀栀漀搀椀猀爀攀挀漀最渀椀稀攀搀愀猀戀攀椀渀最漀渀攀漀昀琀栀攀栀攀愀氀琀栀椀攀猀琀洀攀琀栀漀搀猀愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀氀攀琀漀搀愀礀⸀ Visit CAFconnection.ca 匀椀洀瀀氀攀Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀Ⰰ 搀攀氀椀挀椀漀甀猀愀渀搀昀甀渀℀ 䌀漀洀攀戀礀愀渀搀攀渀樀漀礀 for current program 琀栀攀戀攀猀琀猀琀攀愀欀Ⰰ 栀愀氀椀戀甀琀漀爀猀愀氀洀漀渀礀漀甀洀愀礀攀瘀攀爀琀愀猀琀攀⸀ listings and job postings.

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A Second World War veteran who piloted the Lancaster bomber on mul- tiple missions in western Europe has been awarded with France’s highest military decoration. Victoria’s Edward Vaughan, 96, was induct- ed into the French Legion of Honour by Phillipe Sut- ter, France’s Consul Gen- eral for western Canada in a ceremony at Veterans Memorial Lodge at Broad- mead on September 29. The award recognizes allied soldiers for their contributions to the liberation of France during the Second World War and to date has approximately 92,000 recipients. Vaughan, a Broadmead resident and long-time Victoria resident, was grinning ear to ear upon receiving France’s high- gave Sutter a firm hand- est military medal. He then shake and was presented the customary red ribbon and medal, a Maltese as- terisk hung on an oak and laurel wreath, and a commemorative certificate. “It was just me, an ordi- nary pilot doing this,” said Vaughan in accepting the award. “I am very pleased, thank you so much.” Raised in Cumberland The former RCAF flying officer successfully completed 36 missions in his Lancaster bomber nicknamed ‘Old Faithful’ in support of the liberation of to return the plane to Eng- emotion.” France between June and land while flying on three After the war Vaughan August of 1944. engines. attended the University of Born in Swansea, but His quick thinking pre- British Columbia and be- raised in Cumberland, vented himself and the came a professional forest- Vaughan did his pilot crew from having to bail er for the rest of his career. training in Alberta, Scot- out over Germany or the He married his wife Janet land, and England. English Channel, and he and raised five children. During the war, he was was awarded the Distin- He has eight grandchildren stationed in north York- guished Flying Cross. In and nine greatgrandchil- shire with the RCAF’s presenting his latest deco- dren who, he says, pay him Goose Squadron whose ration, Sutter told Vaughan regular visits. main task was to weaken and his family members The Legion of Honour is German defences in prepa- that France will never the highest French order of ration for the Allied inva- forget those who assisted merit for military, estab- sion of southern France in in the liberation of his lished in 1802 and since August 1944. country. retained by all French During one bombing “We are here to pay trib- governments. Philippe mission to Germany, ute to your exemplary ded- Sutter began his duties Vaughan recalled how ication,” said Sutter. “You as the Consul General of a bomb fell through the are an inspiration to your France in 2017, and he wing of his Lancaster and children, grandchildren serves British-Columbia, started a fire on board. He and great grandchildren Alberta, Saskatchewan, then directed his crew to and for all of us. We look the Yukon and the North- fight the fire and was able at you with pride and with west Territories.