Stedman remained in the RCAF until 1954, where he witnessed the coming of Canada’s jet age. First the CF-100, Canada’s first homegrown subsonic fighter aircraft... and now the Arrow. He hadn’t seen the RCAF this excited in years. The Arrow was something he believed in and defended at all costs, a matter that his Calgary constituents supported him on since voting him into power in the 1957 federal election. One of the Arrow’s fiercest opponents, however, was Alex Kralick.
“Good afternoon, Mr. Prime Minister,” Stedman said, as he entered the office. He held out his hand and the Tory leader shook it vigorously.
“Sit down, Dean.”
“Thank you, sir.” Once the prime minister sat, the defense minister turned to Kralick on his right. “Good afternoon, Alex,” he said, attempting to be at least cord
