Category Archives: Oral History

In this Veterans Oral History Essay history student Matthew Schneider examines the role and value of aviation in Canada’s Cold War fleet. Officers First, Pilots Second: RCN Aviation and the Cold War

In this Veterans Oral History Essay history student Cameron Fish compares the perspective gained by interviewing three Korean War veterans with the perspectives presented in other works on this war. Remembering a Forgotten War: The Contribution of Oral History to … Continue reading →

In this Veterans Oral History Essay history student Luke Kowalski argues that R.C.A.F. participation at air shows is not only an important way to demonstrate the skill and professionalism of the R.C.A.F., but is also a significant part of public … Continue reading →

In this Veterans Oral History Essay history student Camas Eriksson argues that without oral history we cannot fully understand what Canadian soldiers experienced while serving in Cyprus. Canadian Soldiers in Cyprus

In this Veterans Oral History Essay history student Meghan Stewart employs oral histories to illustrate the personal perspectives of 5 veterans who served in Africa and the impact on health faced by troops serving in that region. Health Care Risks … Continue reading →

In this Veterans Oral History Essay history student Caylan Ayers examines the evolutionary roles of the Sea King helicopters to meet the new missions in the Royal Canadian Navy based on secondary sources as well as oral histories and insights … Continue reading →

At the 9 May 2012 luncheon meeting, members were brought up-to-date on the status of this program.  Specifically, they were informed that UVIC funding has been cut and that other sources must be found if this university course is to … Continue reading →

The Veterans’ Oral History Project report to the RUSI-VI 2012 AGM has been posted.  Thanks go to Paula Skippon for submitting the report. Readers may follow the link in this article or use the menu bar to get to the … Continue reading →

This Veterans’ Oral History essay by Evan Roberts describes the Royal Canadian Navy’s traditional role of anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and how roles evolved for operations such as Operation Friction in the Persian Gulf. From Cold War to Arab Heat-NATO and … Continue reading →