CAF Stories: The RCAF Back to War

Major Jorma (Hammy) Hamalainen deployed on HMCS Athabaskan as a young Warrant Officer in 1990 to serve as one of the first door gunners in the CH-124 Sea King helicopter. The RCAF adapted to this new combat role quickly and helped bring about the liberation of Kuwait in February of 1991.

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[PUREHOZER]

Amazing story, I always love hearing the stories told by veterans. God Bless you sir.

[ethan]

My Grandfather was in the Royal Canadian Air force from 1950's to the 1960's.

[davibourne]

If you want I can help the captions in Portuguese and Spanish. would be a honor.