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EPISODE · Jan 10, 2024 · 27 MIN

The Ghost of a Cold War Crash Led Bill to an Unlikely Friend

from The Backroads Bill Podcast · host North Bay Echo

Gaylord Treu was an American fighter jet pilot during the Cold War when his plane went down in Northern Ontario. Gaylord unfortunately did not survive the crash.This week Bill and Ben talk to Gaylord's son Denny and the impact his father had on him despite passing away when Denny was just 2 years old. Bill also shares how he found Denny after many months of searching. Follow Bill on Facebook & Instagram: @backroads_billand on Twitter: @steertonorthONTTo explore more North Bay podcasts and to stay updated on local events and news go to NorthBayEcho.ca.For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter Echo Essentials.Stay connected with Echo on social media: @NorthBayEchoProduction Credits:Host: Backroads Bill SteerProducer: Ben SargentProduced by Clark Communications

Gaylord Treu was an American fighter jet pilot during the Cold War when his plane went down in Northern Ontario. Gaylord unfortunately did not survive the crash.This week Bill and Ben talk to Gaylord's son Denny and the impact his father had on him despite passing away when Denny was just 2 years old. Bill also shares how he found Denny after many months of searching. Follow Bill on Facebook & Instagram: @backroads_billand on Twitter: @steertonorthONTTo explore more North Bay podcasts and to stay updated on local events and news go to NorthBayEcho.ca.For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter Echo Essentials.Stay connected with Echo on social media: @NorthBayEchoProduction Credits:Host: Backroads Bill SteerProducer: Ben SargentProduced by Clark Communications

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Gaylord Treu was an American fighter jet pilot during the Cold War when his plane went down in Northern Ontario. Gaylord unfortunately did not survive the crash.This week Bill and Ben talk to Gaylord's son Denny and the impact his father had on him...

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