Inspired by true stories from the Royal Canadian Air Force, Pathway to the Stars: Tales of Courage and Belonging is a podcast series inspired by true events from a century of RCAF history.

2024 marks the Royal Canadian Air Force’s centennial, and this season of our podcast series focuses on the themes of belonging in the RCAF, which are prevalent in today’s society. It is produced by Juno-Award-nominated best-selling author Jason Wilson.

Explore other stories of the RCAF in Pathway to the Stars: 100 Years of the Royal Canadian Air Force, a new publication from former RCAF Commander Michael Hood and Honorary Colonel Tom Jenkins now available online and in your favourite bookstore.

Subscribe to Pathway to the Stars: Tales of Courage and Belonging on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Pathway to the Stars: Tales of Courage and Belonging
Produced by Jason Wilson and Sara Moyle
Executive Producers: Jeremy Diamond

Episode 3: Gerald Carty – First One, Last Son
Features the voices of:
Michael Fraser
Kristi Piik
Laurel Tubman
Joelle Weir
Jessie Wilson
Jason Wilson

Recorded at Jessie’s Jazz Cafe, Toronto
Engineered, mixed and mastered by Mauro “MARS” Giammarco
Music was written and performed by Jason Wilson and his band

The series was made possible thanks to the kind support of Air Canada and Veterans Affairs Canada.