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In 1940, the The Battle of Britain much owed WO2 Katie Lee during th the 75 Anniversary of the Blaise Frawley, Deputy allied forces maintained inspired Winston the 75th Anniversary Commander of 1 Canadian air superiority over the Churchill’s famous quote, by so many Battle of Britain. Battle of Britain The parade began with a Air Division in Winnipeg. German Luftwaffe and “Never in the field of to so few. Commemorative Parade fly-past of a Harvard from Before beginning his prevented them from human conflict was so the Canadian Museum of inspection of the cadets, invading the British coast. much owed by so many to Winston Churchill at Boundary Bay Airport Flight, a demonstration he visited and inspected Twenty-three Canadian so few.” on Sunday, Sept. 20. Keith Johnson Account Manager “ Mobile: 250.516.1457 Fax: 250.384.2800 Your supply Email: [email protected] connection! 2015 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4N9 2 • LOOKOUT September 28, 2015 DIAMOND OPTICAL CFMETR celebrates 50 years with the public DD RX Forms Deanne Gillespie a unit of this size to under- and Sound Ranging Vessel Visitors also had the Accepted CFMETR take such an event is indeed CFAV Stikine, on which opportunity to get “hands- Administration Officer amazing.” crew explained its mobile on” with an 81mm mor- Every two years, and stationary target tar at the 5th B.C. Field Dark clouds and rainy CFMETR invites the pub- launching capabilities. 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September 28, 2015 LOOKOUT • 3 Fitness instructor keeps HMCS Winnipeg crew fit at sea Rachel Lallouz and space for physical fit- day, fitting meal times in Staff Writer ness can be difficult at between classes. times. But with the moti- One of the perks of Personnel Support vation of the crew to stay being deployed with the Programs Fitness healthy and active, my job ship has been exploring Instructors normally is so enjoyable.” the different European spend their days keep- Due to limited open ports the ship has visited. ing military members space on the ship, Verrier “The port visits are fit on dry land, but has had to be creative in amazing and viewing all CFB Esquimalt’s Sylvan the planning of his classes of the variety in culture Verrier is spending six and activities. and history is a once-in- months keeping sailors fit “Before boarding, I a-lifetime experience,” he at sea. researched lots of fitness says. Verrier has joined the ideas and varieties of class So far, he has visited crew of HMCS Winnipeg styles,” he says. Palma de Mallorca and on Operation Reassurance, When the ship is at sea, Ferrol in Spain, Aksaz in Canada’s contribution he makes use of space- Turkey, London in the to NATO assurance efficient kettlebells, United Kingdom and measures in Europe. dumbbells, boxing gear, Porto in Portugal. He was posted to and skipping ropes in In his down time at sea, Winnipeg in mid-July as his classes, depending on Verrier helps members the Fitness Sports and when members are avail- with their tasks or walks Recreation Coordinator able and what the weather around the ship, learn- with the task of helping is like. ing about what members the ship’s crew stay in “Days at sea are ever must do for their indi- top physical form until changing,” says Verrier. “It vidual positions. they return home in early is quite rare to have a day “At the base, I get to 2016. go exactly as planned.” see how hard so many “Improving the health When the ship pulls members of the CAF and wellness of the crew alongside in foreign ports, work every day. But the is my goal,” says Verrier. Verrier organizes extra appreciation I have for “The majority of the crew running time, fitness those same members has wants to improve their classes and sports with only increased based on overall fitness and some the additional space. He’s my experience on board want more specific train- organized five kilometre so far. They have to spend ing to reach their goals.” fleet runs at several ports, so much time away from Through personal fit- and when the ship docked home, work extremely ness programs, group fit- in Turkey he helped facil- long hours and deal with ness classes, sports and itate soccer games with stressful situations.” recreational activities, and local military teams. Verrier says his expe- dissemination of health During a typical day, rience seeing firsthand promotion material, Verrier rises at 5:30 a.m.