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Spitfires used in combat during also a celebration. The pilots were “The Few” that the Second World War. Cold Lake September 15 marks the day Prime Minister Winston Churchill ceremonies included a flypast by a of the biggest fight and biggest referred being owed so much by so 4 Wing fighter aircraft. victory in 1940 by Allied fighter many. “If a similar battle was waged aircraft, including members of the About 160 Canadians took part today it would be the CF-18s,” she Royal Canadian Air Force, against in the battle that day. Twenty three said. attacking German enemies. were killed. The victory, she said, is an Acting Wing Commander LCol Dubreuil said news media of example of the Canadian “can-do Kirsten Dubreuil said that because the day hailed members of RCAF attitude.” of that victory and others we now Squadron #1 as heroes during “We can all be sure the RCAF enjoy “a legacy of peace.” Britain’s “finest hour.” will stand ready to deliver air Cliff Kenyon She said the September 15, On Sunday in Cold Lake, power. Honour guards stood at Cold Lake Cenotaph 1940, battle was a milestone for wreaths were laid at the Cenotaph during ceremonies. the Royal Canadian Air Force, in remembrance by military and Continued on page 2... INTERNATIONAL NATIONAL LOCAL WEEKLY Monumental threat Last Canadian pilot Health reps wanted Entertainment & more! The last Canadian pilot in the Allied air crews beat back a Do you have a passion for health Padre ..................................Page 6 monumental threat in the Battle of Battle of Britain died in June. and wellness? You could be a Unit Britain. Page 4 Health Promotion Rep. Entertainment.....................Page 7 Page 4 Page 5 Page 2 The Courier News & Publishing Tuesday, September 17, 2019 4 Wing runs for Terry Cliff Kenyon Tovah Fenske (above) of PSP (Personnel Support Programs) gets the crowd ready for their run, walk or bike ride as hundreds take part in the annual Terry Fox Run at 4 Wing Cold Lake. Cliff Kenyon Bicycles start off the Terry Fox event that happened last week Friday morning. Centennial Building(#67), PO Box 6190 Stn Forces, Cold Lake, AB T9M 2C5 Ceremonies held in Cold Lake Phone: (780) 594-5206 Email: [email protected] ...continued from front page 4 Wing Cold Lake’s Chaplain LCdr Zbigniew Jonczyk led his remarks by saying today’s CAF “Because of those who went before us, the RCAF members “carry the traditions of those who served THE COURIER STAFF has an international reputation.” before us.” MANAGER She said Sunday’s celebration is a time to “They didn’t fly for their own glory but for others,” Janae Wandler - [email protected] remember those who died to protect the values that he said to protect values we all share today. EDITOR/REPORTER are still important to us today. “We too now play a part in air defence.” Cliff Kenyon - [email protected] PRODUCTION COORDINATOR Alina Mallais - [email protected] ADMIN/SALES Jasmine Ouellette - [email protected] EDITORIAL ADVISOR 4 WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS Capt Julie Brunet DEADLINE Wednesday at 1500 hrs for the following Tuesday CIRCULATION 2600 The Courier is published weekly with the permission of the 4 Wing Cold Lake Wing Commander Col Moar. The opinions expressed are those of the contributor and do not reflect those of the Editor, Canadian Armed Forces, or DND. The Editor reserves the right to reject, edit, or condense any editorial or advertising material. Printed by Star Press, Wainwright, AB. Publié hebdomadairement avec la permission du Commandant de l’escadre, le col Moar. Les opinions personnelles exprimées dans ce journal sont celles des collaborateurs et ne représentent pas les opinions de la rédaction, des Forces armées canadiennes ou du Ministrère de la Défense nationale. La rédaction se réserve le droit de refuser, d’éditer ou de condenser tout article et matériel de réclame soumis. Imprimé par Star Press, Wainwright, AB. MEMBER OF: Cliff Kenyon Acting Wing Commander LCol Kirsten Dubreuil led Battle of Britain ceremonies at Cold Lake Cenotaph. Tuesday, September 17, 2019 The Courier News & Publishing Page 3 Putting on a smile We love to keep our community smiling! Dr. David Lowry & Associates Dr.Dr. David Marshall Lowry Garriott& Associates Dr. Marshall Garriott Dr. Matthew Lowry Dr. Sherri Ann Van Horne General Dentistry - offering implants, orthodontics and I.V. sedation dentistry Missing teeth or loose dentures? Free implant consultations. Financing available OAC. 5225 55 Street, Cold Lake 780-594-5056 DR. ERIC HANSEN Hon. B.Sc. D.D.S DR. 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Historians love to argue about the significance of past events and the Battle of On the third Sunday in September we commemorate the Battle of Britain. We Britain is no exception. acknowledge the sacrifices and remind new generations of Canadians when great But there is general agreement that preventing the Luftwaffe from gaining demands were made of a gallant few. control of the skies over England led to the cancellation of the planned invasion and For the RCAF, “the few” are symbols of the ethos of “service before self’ and that it was the first serious defeat of German forces in the Second World War. although they are gone they will never be forgotten. Was the loss of almost 2,700 experienced aircrew and more than 1,700 aircraft the first step in the ultimate destruction of the Luftwaffe? Did the cancellation of the invasion spur Hitler to turn his eyes eastward, to his eventual invasion of the Soviet Union? Was the British victory key to securing growing support from the United States? Is the Battle of Britain the ultimate example of victory through air power? For the men and women who lived through the summer and fall of 1940, for the aircrew and groundcrew, and the soldiers who operated the anti-aircraft batteries and the sailors who protected the convoys, there was probably no doubt they had weathered a monumental threat – and yet the war went on. From a Canadian perspective, the Battle of Britain did have an effect on the nation and the Royal Canadian Air Force. Although Canada had declared war on Germany on September 10, 1939, our approach to the war had been cautious. Haunted by memories of the First World War the Mackenzie King government bowed to public pressure by dispatching an expeditionary force to England. However, he was more inclined to focus on air training and home defence. The totality of the German victory in France and the potential conquest of England frightened King and his ministers. Even as discussions began about the evacuation of the Royal Family and the use of Canadian bases for the Royal Navy and British forces to fight on, the government hastily pledged fiscal and military resources far beyond what had been planned.