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401 Squadron members meet training challenges
Cpl Justin Roy, 4 Wing Imaging Corporal Smile Pimentel Burgos from 401 Tactical Fighter Squadron completes a post-flight check on a Royal Canadian Air Force CF-188 Hornet, during Exercise Sandy Fleece, at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, on April 2, 2019.
CLIFF KENYON all planned missions,” Rock told The Courier. “These flying. The advantage offered by the good weather exercises are incredibly important and extremely shows in the amount we achieved” Rock said. What makes a 4 Wing Cold Lake tactical fighter valuable.” It’s not just the thrill of flying that occupies a pilot happy? Ex SANDY FLEECE 19 represented the big spring pilot’s life, said Rock, it’s also a lot of work. Near the top of the list is celebrating completion training push for 401 Tactical Fighter Squadron with Most training flights can involve as much as three of a successful training mission. “all hands on deck” which can be a test for pilots, hours planning, briefing which can take an hour plus It means a job well done and meeting a challenge ground crews and even supply chains. debriefing of up to two hours. which can some times mean overcoming nasty weather, Winter training missions in Cold Lake often must And it’s not just pilots who gain experience during personnel shortages and strained supply chains. be cancelled because of too much snow, too much ice such an exercise. Ground crews and supply technicians And what makes that commander of a tactical or poor visibility, reducing the ability to successfully are also tested during such exercises. fighter squadron happy? train locally. Rock said the advantage in exercises away from How about a string of successful training missions? “Significant training time can be lost due to poor home is that everyone on the team is focused 100 per That training challenge can be somewhat easier local weather,” said Rock. “And the cold is very hard cent on the mission. when the unpredictability of a winter in Cold Lake is on our personnel and equipment.” “It allows all your personnel to focus on their jobs. eliminated. But in Texas, 401 Squadron was able to fly up to It’s all hands on deck. The benefits are obvious. It’s Lieutenant Colonel Forrest Rock, Commander of 19 sorties a day in their CF-18 Hornets. In total, the great for all the personnel.” 401 Tactical Fighter Squadron, is still boasting after squadron flew had 460 flying hours, while in Cold Later this year, 401 will deploy to conduct the success of their most recent training exercise, Lake winter weather the total would likely have been enhanced Air Policing (eAP) in Europe with the North EXERCISE SANDY FLEECE 19 at Naval Air Station closer to have been about 150 to 170 hours over the Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Fort Worth in Texas. same period. “Our success rate topped nearly 97 per cent for “For the squadron, it was an incredible amount of Continued on page 2...
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...continued from front page and Eastern Europe. “As a member of NATO, This will be Canada’s fourth Canada contributes in keeping eAP deployment to Europe to the Alliance’s airspace safe and Romania. Last year, Air Task secure and once again fulfilled Force-Romania was composed its commitment to NATO of about 135 Canadian Armed Air Policing mission,” said Force (CAF) personnel and five Lieutenant-General Michael CF-18 Hornets. They were from Rouleau, Commander Canadian 425 Tactical Fighter Squadron Joint Force Romania, after 425 supported by personnel from 2 Squadron members returned to Air Expeditionary Wing and 3 Canada. Wing Bagotville, Quebec. In addition to the enhanced “It’s 401s turn this time,” Air Policing mission, Air Task said Rock and exercises Force member conducted such as Sandy Fleece help training with their Romanian personnel train and prepare counterparts including for the mission sets expected flight operations, medical during deployments. “Anytime support, flight safety, aircraft you have the opportunity to maintenance, command and represent your country on the control and military policing. international stage it’s an honour “The region around the and incredibly exciting.” Black Sea is very active for Air NATO’s enhanced Air Defence, and our Air Task Force Policing is a peacetime was proud to assist the Romanian collective defence mission Air Force and NATO with Air Cpl Justin Roy, 4 Wing Imaging which safeguards the Alliance’s Policing in this busy region,” said 401 Tactical Fighter Squadron Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Forrest Rock airspace. Canadian forces Lieutenant-Colonel Tim Woods, (left) with Aviator William McKnight, who is cutting the cake to celebrate the 95th participate with NATO Allies Commander Air Task Force anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force, during Exercise Sandy Fleece, at Naval to maintain security in Central Romania. Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, on April 1, 2019.
Centennial Building(#67), Events of PO Box 6190 Stn Forces, Cold Lake, AB T9M 2C5 D-Day shaped Cliff Kenyon Phone: (780) 594-5206 Email: [email protected] our future FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK THE COURIER STAFF MANAGER Janae Wandler - [email protected] ou can always daydream or failed or plans had been dashed if landing troops were to be EDITOR/REPORTER speculate how life would be by bad weather? Or perhaps bad protected. Air superiority was won Cliff Kenyon - [email protected] Ytoday if certain events during planning? and maintained, partly due to the PRODUCTION COORDINATOR our lives had never occurred. Of course, there are few people resolve of members of what is Alina Mallais - [email protected] How would the world be still alive who were eye witnesses to now 4 Wing’s 401 Tactical Fighter ADMIN/SALES different if those jets had missed any event that occurred 75 years Squadron and 409 Tactical Fighter Jasmine Ouellette - [email protected] the twin towers in 2001? Do you ago. But that doesn’t matter. It is Squadron. remember where you were when an event of such significance that 401 was at first Squadron No. EDITORIAL ADVISOR that horror began? How would this anniversary, as all before, have 1 and was renamed 401 while at 4 WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS things be different if Princess Diana been held in awe. RAF Digby in England flying Spitfire Capt Julie Brunet had not been killed in a car crash The numbers are staggering. Mark IIs. It later moved to Biggin Hill in 1997? Would she have continued About 150,000 soldiers landed in London and after June 7 claimed DEADLINE to be an influence in the world? on the beaches in Normandy eight victories as the Normandy What if that bullet had missed boat or were parachuted in. battle began. Wednesday at 1500 hrs for the following Tuesday John Lennon in 1980? What songs About 14,000 Canadians took The squadron ended the CIRCULATION were never written? And what if part. Total casualties on D-Day war claiming 112 aerial victories 2600 Neil Armstrong had tripped as he were about 10,000 including between June 6, 1944 and May stepped onto the moon in 1969? about 1,050 Canadians and 378 5,1945 Their total score for the war So many events, some tragic of them killed. By the end of the was 186.5 confirmed, 29 of which The Courier is published weekly with the permission of the 4 Wing Cold Lake Wing Commander Col Doyle. The and some unusual, that we recall Battle of Normandy there were were claimed during 1940 when opinions expressed are those of the contributor and do quite clearly from live TV reports. 209,000 casualties, 18,700 were operating as No.1 RCAF Squadron. not reflect those of the Editor, Canadian Armed Forces, And there are many more that Canadians. The Canadian death 409, also disbanded and again or DND. The Editor reserves the right to reject, edit, or are only a dim reality from history toll was 5,000. later reformed at Cold Lake, also condense any editorial or advertising material. Printed by Star Press, Wainwright, AB. books and TV documentaries that You’ve seen films of the soldiers took part in fights over Normandy. stir our imagination. landing on the beaches. You’ve On 20 November 2018, 401 Publié hebdomadairement avec la permission du Commandant de l’escadre, le col Doyle. Les opinions And then there’s the biggie. seen films of the ships and boats off celebrated its 100th anniversary personnelles exprimées dans ce journal sont celles des Perhaps the prize winner of all time. the beaches. The Canadians were This year they are reminded of collaborateurs et ne représentent pas les opinions de la D-Day. June 6, 1944. at Juno Beach, the only nation with the vital role played 75 years ago. rédaction, des Forces armées canadiennes ou du Ministrère None of us were there. I’m sure the British and Americans given It doesn’t take much speculation de la Défense nationale. La rédaction se réserve le droit de refuser, d’éditer ou de condenser tout article et matériel de we are all relieved we missed that their own sector to claim victory to. to suggest it was likely their finest réclame soumis. Imprimé par Star Press, Wainwright, AB. day at the beach. But for good What about the air force? hour. reason, we are marking the 75 There’s an easy answer to that In the next couple of issues MEMBER OF: anniversary of the invasion that one. King George VI offered that of The Courier we will focus on changed our world and made it explanation before D-Day: “The stories about D-Day and the 75th what it is today. invasion of France will be made by anniversary. What if there had been no the air force backed by the army.” D-Day? What if the invasion had Air superiority was vital [email protected] Tuesday, May 21, 2019 The Courier News & Publishing Page 3
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MAJOR BILL MARCH the German defensive often rested with the troops was always positions and 180 of 212 skill of the aircrew and dangerous; in the The Battle of Vimy hostile batteries had survival was dictated height of battle soldiers Ridge was a part of the been located. During by where the fight took on the ground often larger Battle of Arras the actual battle, corps place and the prevailing assumed that low-flying from April 9 to May 16, flew in support of the wind. aircraft were hostile 1917. It took place from “shoots” meant to destroy The continued and therefore to be Now Hiring... Easter Monday on April or neutralize hostile growth, combined with shot at. Administrative Assistant – 9 until April 12 and was batteries by providing losses at the front, meant And while the air war Community Recreation a decisive defeat of the near-real time corrections many aircrew operating may have been relatively Personnel Support Programs German defenders. and photographing in the skies above the quiet at Vimy Ridge, it Canadian Forces Newspaper Office The victory is viewed the results (what we Canadian Corps had continued unabated over 4 Wing Cold Lake as a milestone in the now call battle damage minimal training and the Arras battlefield. Permanent Full Time Position development of Canada’s assessment). were often unfamiliar During this period, JOB SUMM A RY: identity as a sovereign Scout or fighter with the aircraft they Lieutenant Billy Bishop Under the supervision of the Community Recreation Manager, the and independent nation. aircraft flew offensive were flying. became an Ace while Administrative Assistant provides administrative support for the The first time all four and defensive patrols. The expansion flying a Nieuport 17 with planning, organizing and delivering of community recreation activities. He/she acts as a point of contact for internal and external customers. divisions of the Canadian Offensive patrols were of the RFC, and to a 60 Squadron, RFC (he The Administrate Assistant receives and issues receipts for registration Corps had fought designed to destroy or lesser extent the RNAS, claimed his fifth victory fees and schedules and confirms appointments and meetings related together, Vimy Ridge has discourage the enemy’s increased the demand on April 8, 1917). By the to recreation activities. He/she prepares and maintains reports from manual or electronic files, inventories, mailing lists, and databases. become a potent symbol reconnaissance aircraft for personnel. Although end of the month he The Administrative Assistant sets up and maintains manual and of Canadian nationalism, (and balloons), while there were a number would claim total of 17 computerized information filing systems and maintains an update albeit at the cost of defensive patrols were of Canadians serving enemy aircraft destroyed membership database. He/she receives and forwards community recreation promotional material to appropriate people for newspaper over 10,000 casualties to protect friendly in both flying services, or forced down. and television publication. (3,598 killed and 7,004 corps machines. The most had come via direct Other Canadian QUALIFICATIONS: wounded). information being recruitment in North airmen were equally • College diploma or certificate in Business Administration, Office The savagery of the brought back was so America or through effective, including Lloyd Administration, Accounting or a related field AND some years fighting and the bravery important for the voluntary secondment Samuel Breadner of experience in administration or in a related field of the combatants on the preparation of the from the Canadian Carleton Place, Ontario, OR ground were matched by upcoming offensive that Expeditionary Force. In who would become • High School diploma AND several years experience in administration the war in the air. For each RFC reconnaissance an effort to tap into a Chief of the Air Staff of or related field the men of the Royal aircraft was often perceived pool of eager the Royal Canadian Air EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: • In office administration Flying Corps (RFC) and assigned two scouts to young Canadians, the Force, and Joseph Fall • In basic accounting Royal Naval Air Service act as close escorts. They RFC established a large of Cobble Hill, British • In preparing sales reports (RNAS) – and there were flew in conjunction with training organization Columbia, with No. 3 • In drafting and distributing correspondence • In bookkeeping many Canadians among defensive patrols of four in Canada in January (Naval) Squadron of • In applying policies, procedures and regulations them – this was the start to seven aircraft seeking 1917. In the months the RNAS. Both scored • In reservation systems an asset of “Bloody April”. to intercept the Germans following the Battle triple victories during an • In using software for publications and promotional correspondence
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Cliff Kenyon Children five and under enjoyed cake at the opening of the new indoor play structure at Mackenzie Arts and Community Centre (MACC) on Wednesday, May 15. This is a great, new addition to the Open Play program run by Personnel Support Programs (PSP).
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few months ago, I made a pilgrimage had some visits to the Church of the Holy to the Holy Land. With a group Sepulcher where are located the places of Aof pilgrims, led by a priest and a the Crucifixion and the Resurrection! guide, we walked in the footsteps of Jesus In several places that we visited, it through the places where the biblical was possible to be positively disoriented stories are becoming alive while visiting in the souks - these open-air markets - some historical cities: Bethlehem (where that form a labyrinth of alleys with shops Jesus-Christ was born), Nazareth (where selling handicrafts, spices, scarves, lived the holy family), Capernaum clothes, oriental lamps, ceramics, fruits (where Jesus taught), Jericho (the oldest and vegetables, and many souvenirs. In city of the world) and Jerusalem (the the streets and lanes, the signs are often holy city for the believers of the three written in three languages: Hebrew, Arabic Abrahamic religions: Jewish, Christian, and and English. The people there were nice Muslim). and the food was excellent. This pilgrimage This pilgrimage was a succession of was also a privileged occasion to bring into moments of grace and blessing! Each our hearts all the people who asked us for day, we had the joy of participating in prayers. Mass, even in the wilderness! In Cana, There would be many things to describe. we had a time to renew our marriage But it’s an experience to do. If one day you promises! In the waters of the Jordan, we want to have a human, cultural, historical, had the opportunity to renew the promises religious and spiritual experience, I highly of our baptism! In the Dead Sea a sea that recommend a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. contains a lot of salt and minerals - we I think that it’s something to do once in a were able to ... float! Sailing in a boat on lifetime. Those who have this desire will the Sea of Galilee and visiting the Mount of find the time and the means to realize this Beatitudes were some special moments dream. Padre Jacques Tremblay of tranquility and serenity. In Jerusalem, Picture of Jerusalem taken by Padre Jacques Tremblay from the we went to the Wailing Wall, and we also [email protected] inside of the Church of Dominus Flevit on Mount of Olives. ENTERTAINMENT Tuesday, May 21, 2019 The Courier News & Publishing Page 7 HOROSCOPES CAPRICORN - December 22 - January 19 Some pretty big ideas may inspire you to do some impressive things, Capricorn. You just need to find an investor and put some firm plans on paper. AQUARIUS - January 20 - February 18 It can be challenging to be productive if your house isn’t in order, Aquarius. Give your personal life some attention and tend to affairs that may have been on Crossword the back burner for awhile. ACROSS 51. South American PISCES - February 19 - March 20 1. Maintains possession country Pisces, take charge of a mission by encouraging of 52. Devote resources to others to stay focused on the task at hand. You need 4. Other side 53. Beginner to be the ringleader and set an example for others 10. Comedienne Gasteyer 54. Everyone has one to follow. 11. Lawn buildup 55. University worker ARIES - March 21 - April 19 12. Southeast (abbr.) The more you take on, the more support you need, 14. Negative 56. Resist an attack Aries. You can benefit from a mentor or consultant 15. Greek temple pillar 58. Unifying Chinese who has the expertise to help you get where you 16. Blue dynasty need to go. 18. Pointless 59. Blood-sucking African TAURUS - April 20 - May 20 22. Complete fly Others understand that you’re the go-to when things 23. Supervisor 60. CNN’s founder need fixing, Taurus. You have the ability to help in 24. Where kids bathe any situation. Embrace this talent and help others as 26. Radio frequency DOWN much as you can. 27. Cruel Roman emperor 1. __and her sisters GEMINI - May 21 - June 21 28. Young woman 2. Smear or rub with oil Listen to your gut, Gemini. If you do so, others (French) 3. Holy places will follow your lead. It is time to step up and take 30. Within 4. Indicates position charge. Don’t worry, you will not need to justify all 31. Civil Service 5. Drives around the decisions you make. Commission 6. Price Nepal border 43. Debilitating tropical CANCER - June 22 - July 22 34. Sarongs 7. Semiaquatic mammal 21. Hairnet disease You must be very honest in your relationships this 36. Father 8. With three uneven 25. DePaul University 44. Entirely lacking week, Cancer. 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Socializing is invaluable and can have a positive, long-lasting effect on your relationships. LIBRA - September 23 - October 22 It’s alright to cede a little control this week, Libra. Delegating and sharing responsibilities can open your eyes to the talented people around you. Don’t feel guilty about taking on less work. SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21 You are a creative force who inspires others to take up their own projects or follow their hearts, Scorpio. Expect others to recognize your influence and express their appreciation. SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 21 Sagittarius, take a step back and slow down the pace if you find you have been spreading yourself too thin. This is not giving up, but taking a break. SUDOKU
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