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Fighting German Jets: Air Force, Part 36
Legion Magazine —
Authority: 111
The original concepts of jet engines go back to 1910, but practical development only began about 1928 when a young Royal Air Force officer, Frank Whittle, began working on one; his first patent was filed in 1930 and his first test-bed engine was run in 1937, although it was too large to fit in any aircraft. Meanwhile, ...10 hours ago -
The 134th Reason Why CG Thinks Omar Khadr Should Be Put To Death
Crooked in Canada —
Authority: 138
134th Canadian casualty of war I know it won’t happen, but I wish it would. The 134th reason why CG thinks somebody should snuff the life out terrorist Omar Khadr happened two days before Christmas. Lt. Andrew Richard Nuttall died just two days before Christmas while on foot patrol in the Panjwaii ...1 day ago -
“Torturegate” Keeps Digging, Comes Up Empty Every Time
Unambiguously Ambidextrous —
Authority: 527
A public execution photographed during Taliban rule The CBC ran an article a few days ago suggesting that our troops were being investigated for torture of Afghans. After all, it would be a feather in the cap of the anti-war crowd if they could find anything remotely close to something impugning the moral ...2 days ago -
Richard Colvin’s “Further Evidence”
mirabile dictu —
Authority: 128
You can read Colvin’s “Further Evidence to the Special Committee on Afghanistan” in pdf format here , via CBC. And there’s a summary with commentary at Creekside . For instance: On the government claim that it took action as soon as it was informed of abuse : They were informed repeatedly of the ...4 days ago -
Cutthroat Careerism: Navy, Part 36
Legion Magazine —
Authority: 111
The first months of Newfoundland Escort Force operations were trying. The rapidly expanding Royal Canadian Navy was confronted with the harsh realities of both war and the brutal northwest Atlantic. NEF made the system of trans-Atlantic convoys possible, but it pushed the capabilities and stamina of the burgeoning ...1 week ago -
The Front Moves Forward by Inches
Currents by Jonathon Narvey —
Authority: 493
In contrast to the “All-Detainees, All the Time” coverage in Canada’s mainstream media, here’s some good news from the front, via the Torch : The Afghan army assumed more responsibility for security in Kandahar City and surrounding villages, where Canadian troops train and mentor Afghan soldiers. Seven ...1 week ago -
‘Torturegate’ update: Still no evidence of any torture
mooseandsquirrel.ca —
Authority: 438
Besides the fact that Canadians don’t give a damn about this non-issue which I made clear here , you should read Terry Glavin’s latest: “Torturegate”: The Shocking Truth Revealed . Meanwhile, among dozens of worthy candidates, the winner of the best Onion-grade eruption of unintentional self-parody by a ...1 week ago -
Piercing The Heart Of The Mountains: Army, Part 85
Legion Magazine —
Authority: 111
While 1st Canadian Corps fought through the Gothic Line defences on the eastern side of Italy, 1st Cdn. Armoured Brigade, part of 13th British Corps, was committed to battle in the heart of the Apennine Mountains. The brigade, composed of the Ontario Regt. (11th Cdn. Armd Regt.), the Three Rivers Regt. (12 CAR) and ...2 weeks ago -
Natynczyk Changes his Testimony
liberal catnip —
Authority: 126
Schadenfreude : General changes story on Taliban suspect Gen. Walter Natynczyk, Canadas top military commander, is now saying a suspected Taliban fighter abused by Afghan police in June 2006 had been detained by Canadian troops, contrary to comments the defence staff chief made Tuesday. "The individual who was ...2 weeks ago -
Canada And Afghanistan
The Commentator —
Authority: 436
Remembering our soldiers.Im not so sure my American friends appreciates the blood spilled by Canadian soldiers. Per capita, we have paid the highest price in Afghanistan.3 weeks ago -
Quote du Jour: How Low Can Steve Go?
liberal catnip —
Authority: 126
Via The TO Star : PORT OF SPAIN–Prime Minister Stephen Harper took a partisan shot at his opposition critics while touring the HMCS Quebec in Trinidad-Tobago Sunday. The Canadian ship and navy officers are helping with security for the Commonwealth summit. Harper, in brief comments to the Canadians, was ...3 weeks ago -
Flailing
Impolitical —
Authority: 553
I think Aaron Wherry pretty much nails whats now going on in Ottawa, capturing the unbridled enthusiasm of the Conservatives today in the House of Commons, now unleashed in their full frontal effort to claim for themselves the support-the-troops field: "The Commons: Mission accomplished." Worth a read. This is the ...3 weeks ago -
Embedded report puts happy face on mission
Impolitical —
Authority: 553
An interesting report to note from the field in Afghanistan: "Canadians mentor fiercest troops." Read through, its notably enthusiastic: Capt. Gord Barnes is in his glory, dancing in a circle of clapping Afghan soldiers on this Muslim holy day of Eid. The Newfoundlander is the senior medical mentor for the ...3 weeks ago -
This So-called "War of Necessity"
liberal catnip —
Authority: 126
With Obama reportedly set to announce an increase of US troop levels in Afghanistan by tens of thousands next week - for this "war of necessity", as he calls it - we need to be reminded that the public has been repeatedly told that if that war is a failure (and actually "winning" it has been questionable since Day ...4 weeks ago -
Scratching My Head Wondering Like, WTF PM Harper
Crooked in Canada —
Authority: 138
PM Stephen Harper wants the truth told about what it was Canada knew about Afghan torture; he said as much the other day that his expectation was that everybody should want to cooperate. Well, that doesn’t look like the PM is going to get what he wants, cooperation. It seems his government is blocking attempts ...4 weeks ago -
Thursday Thirteen - 134 - 13 Reasons Canadas Defense Minister Peter Mackay Should Man Up About Torture Allegations
A Piece of My Mind —
Authority: 121
1 - "A top diplomat’s account of the rampant torture and rape of Afghan detainees is not credible, Defence Minister Peter MacKay (shown with Gen. Natynczyk) said Thursday. Under fire from all parties, MacKay dismissed testimony from Richard Colvin as second- and third-hand information from enemy sources. What ...4 weeks ago -
A timely documentary: BBC Alba looks at the life of Army wives
For Argyll —
Authority: 443
In an international documentary - Soillse/Nomad’s Land - to be transmitted by Gaelic channel, BBC ALBA, at 9.00pm on Wednesday 9th December.The film gives a voice to military wives and while its focus is on the wives of Canadian military personnel, these women remind us of the situation of military wives the world ...4 weeks ago -
Helicopter squadron honoured with Billy Bishop Trophy
CKA Canadian News —
Authority: 165
The Canadian militarys 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron based in Edmonton has been awarded the Billy Bishop Trophy for its efforts to quickly deploy aircraft and personnel during the Afghan conflict.4 weeks ago
