The WorkNotWork Show

So How Did You Get the Nickname Scratch?

May 10th, 2017
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Our guest Scratch Mitchell tells the story of how he got his nickname and reveals a little known fact about how nicknames are doled out in the Air Force.

Richard Bach and Nothing by Chance

May 4th, 2017
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Our guest Scratch Mitchell talks about an early influence on his career, Richard Bach, author of Nothing by Chance and a host of other books. But the conversation starts with me starting a completely unfounded rumour.

Sitting on a Surfboard in Coolangatta

April 28th, 2017
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Our guest Scratch Mitchell talks about the precise moment that he knew that his days with the Royal Canadian Air Force were coming to a close and the next phase of his career was about to start.

Three Generations of Fighter Pilots Fly Together

April 20th, 2017
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The surprising lessons of a unique flight.

“That was one of the most amazing flights of my life."

April 18th, 2017
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Scratch Mitchell describes one of his most cherished memories as Commanding Office and Team Lead of the RCAF Snowbirds.