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Ottawa

Nice job on the site. I was in Alert in 72 as a morse operator and in 94 as the OpsO. Enjoyed the second tour much more than the first. Great read, really enjoyed pics and comments. I was the chauffeur for the 50th flight and agree with the comment about the pictures in the Mess, that was the CO he had no initiative or courage.

Met a former 291er at Air Cadet Reunion who recommended I visit this site

Ponoka, AB

Spent 6 months in Alert in mid 80s as Tech WO. Before that did 15 mos on DEW Line as Radician at CAM3 then 3 years at NRHQ Yellowknife. Fell in love with the north. Returned to Alert three times after \'87 on maintenance runs. Great experience.

Fly 3000 miles from the UK

Scotland United Kindom

I was a member of the Pipes & Drums of the Royal Corps of Signals that was invited to the 100 Years of Military Communications - Kingston. As a special request we played for the veterns dinner. My last evening in Canada i was drinking whisky with some finest gentleman halfway across the world. The best time i have ever been on a pipe band tour still to this date

All the Best Corporal Neilly Rowan R Sigs

Just \"cruising\" around on Google maps and decided to check out Alert and then found your website

Toronto

I love the pictures, especially the scenery and the historical photos. So much to go through on your website. It\'s already kept me up way past my bedtime. But thanks for preserving all that history.

Doing some research on bases that I went.

Mirabel Québec

I was in the RCAF as a COM. Reasearch 291 and was based in Alert in oct 1969 to April 1970, I would like to know where could I buy a pin from Alert and also the crest of that base, being a member of the «Veteran New Generation» I would be glad to have theese items, and if anyone knows where I could ge the one from CFS INUVIK would be a real way to start 2013...Regards to all of you

Looking for Info on the Anniversay of the Crash

I was the Thule Ops/Training OIC & the base's SAR officer & USAF Liaison for BoxTop

I remember the night this occurred. I spoke with many of the pax and the crew in Base Ops before they departed on the flight. I also remember many of the Boxtop Ops members who worked round the clock trying to get rescue members to the survivors. None have been forgotten -- they are remembered by those in both forces.

Web surfed Masset and Alert

Presently posted to Calgary in support of the PRes - now 41 CBG Supt Clk and HQ Sgt-Maj.

Hey Troyanuk,
I vaguely remember you however I do remember your wife Betty who used to work in the HQ bldg at CFS Masset.
I was extremely fortunate to have been posted to CFS Masset from 88-91 and from 95-97 (pretty good for a non-291er) in the Comptroller Section. It was quite a sad thing to remember the vibrancy of my first posting, then to come back to close (remote) the place down to a size of approx 20 personnel. I have great memories of that place.
Now to Alert - I was also very fortunate to have been the S Adm O for the period Feb - Aug 2007. During my tenure a large amount of change initiatives occurred. The Station Library was significantly downsized, the Radio Station was closed/dismantled, the Wings (rooms) were modified, the house bars closed and other less significant things took place.
I absolutely loved my 6 1/2 months there; it was intensely busy/hectic and very rewarding. Alas, there were no 291ers in Alert however things are what they are.
I do have other pics/video of the CC130 crash site (those brave souls will never be forgotten) and other area from my many hiking excursions if you would like more.
Regards,
Les Bowden

www.gausertec.ca

Via Alert Wireless search on the net

Originaly from St-Jerome, Que but now live in Ste-Therese, QC

From the story of the "Trone" in order to confirm that you did performed such work a certificate from the Knight Commander of SHWAILETS (Kcs) was issued. See the attached certificate I got confirm that I fulfill my respectable duty.... Feel free to publish..

Best regards

ABRS1 Alain Gauthier (Ret)

I was posted to the Station Hospital, worked as pharmacist originally

Owen Sound Ontario

I spent 3 years in Masset. Worked and played with some great people. I have been trying to find Jim and Emily Oliver, Jim was Com re. I worked with Charlie Erasmus, Any contact would be appreciated. Good times and friends there.

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Burnaby, BC

I am an old Comm Researcher 291er. I did 2 tours at Alert. It was interesting up there. It never snowed, it is a desert there. I would love to go there again, but not for a 6 month stay. The diamond in the cave is a must to see.