Forces with History

Forces With History #256—Canada’s Naval Aviators (Part 4)

Plane guard, Part 2 of 2 (Part 1, FWH #253, tells the story of one of HMAS MELBOURNE'S two tragic collisions with destroyers.)

Apr 7 • Robert W Mackay

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March 2026

Forces With History #255--A Look Back 108 years

Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians), and the Battle of Moreuil Wood

Mar 30 • Robert W Mackay

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FWH #253—Canada’s Naval Aviators (Part 3)

Plane guard, Part 1 of 2

Mar 19 • Robert W Mackay

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Forces With History #252—Canada’s Naval Aviators (Part 2)

Our 25-year fling with aircraft carriers

Mar 5 • Robert W Mackay

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February 2026

Forces With History #251—Canada’s Naval Aviators (Part 1)

Almost from its inception, the Royal Canadian Navy has had its flying personnel.

Feb 19 • Robert W Mackay

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Forces With History #250--The RCN in the Korean War (Part 10)

Last in a series about the Korean War. I'm excited about a new series that kicks off in two weeks!

Feb 6 • Robert W Mackay

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January 2026

Forces With History #249--The RCN in the Korean War (Part 9)

There's Pilotage, and then there's Blind Pilotage

Jan 6 • Robert W Mackay

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December 2025

Season's Greetings

All the best to you and your family, as we stand by for the shortest day of the year.

Dec 22, 2025 • Robert W Mackay

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Forces With History #248--The RCN in the Korean War (Part 8)

Lessons Learned

Dec 9, 2025 • Robert W Mackay

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Stocking Stuffer Confusion

Hi all I won’t insert a photo here, but I can assure you my face is red.

Dec 3, 2025 • Robert W Mackay

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Stocking Stuffers for Canadian military history fans

A special deal for subscribers. Just email bob.mackay@hotmail.com!

Dec 3, 2025 • Robert W Mackay

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November 2025

Forces With History #247--The RCN in the Korean War (Part 7)

The gunnery war was not one-sided

Nov 25, 2025 • Robert W Mackay

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