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The Pilot Project Podcast
Episode 14: The Support: Combat Support, the CH-146 Griffon and Thomas “Toast” McQueen – Vic
May 23, 2023
Former combat support personnel, Thomas “Toast” McQueen, shares his firsthand experience of losing a close friend in a crash during a training flight. The podcast covers topics such as combat support, recovery from adversity, the preference for glass cockpits in aviation, the importance of calling for help and using personal locator beacons, the challenges of cold weather survival gear, preserving cause factors in accidents, repatriating remains, the origin of the call sign DD Mal, and the significance of sleep and self-monitoring in the aviation industry.
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- The episode highlights the emotional journey and challenges faced during the recovery and repatriation process.
- The podcast delves into the role of a combat support squadron and the necessary skills and knowledge required for successful performance.
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The Tragic Accident and Recovery Operation
The podcast episode discusses a tragic accident involving a pilot, Tom McQueen, and the subsequent recovery operation. The episode highlights the impact of the accident on the pilot's friends and colleagues, including the narrator, Vic Weston. Vic describes the emotional journey and the challenges faced during the recovery and repatriation process. The episode emphasizes the importance of honoring the memory of the fallen pilot and finding support within the squadron community.
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