No. 441 Squadron Badge: A silver fox’s mask Motto: Stalk and kill Authority: King George VI, December 1945 The silver fox, an animal indigenous to Canada, represents the squadron’s nickname. Formed as a Fighter unit at St Hubert (Montreal), Quebec on 1 March 1951 with Vampire and later with Sabre aircraft, the squadron joined No. 1 (Fighter) Wing… Read More
No. 426 Squadron Badge A thunderbird Motto On wings of fire Authority King George VI, October 1943 The thunderbird is a mythical bird, the sight of which is supposed to cause havoc and death to those who perceive it. It was the name given by some Indians to the first aeroplane they saw. The thunderbird signified disaster to… Read More
No. 414 Squadron Badge: none Unofficially formed as No. 14 (Photographic) Squadron at Rockcliffe (Ottawa), Ontario on 12 June 1944 (1), and officially renumbered No. 414 on 1 April 1947, the squadron flew Dakota aircraft on vertical photographic duty until disbanded on 1 November 1950. Brief Chronology: Unofficially formed as No. 14 (P) Sqn, Rockcliffe,… Read More
No. 412 Squadron Badge: A falcon volant Motto: Promptus ad vindictam (Swift to avenge) Authority: King George VI, September 1944 The falcon is indigenous to all parts of Canada. Known for its skill and aggressiveness in dealing with its enemies, it has been used for hunting from an early date in history. Formed as No. 12 (Communications) Squadron… Read More
Lieutenant-General (Ret‘d) Andre Deschamps CMM, CD, completed a 36 year career with the Canadian Forces, culminating in the position of Commander of the Royal Canadian Air force (RCAF) from 2009 – 2012. An experienced consultant in the fields of Defence, Security and Aviation Operations, he became a Partner at CFN Consultants on 1 January 2018. LGen… Read More
MCNAUGHTON, Lieutenant General Donald Malcolm CMM, CD 1934 – 2019 Don passed away in the Perth hospital on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. He was the loved husband of Frances (Finkle) McNaughton, cherished father and grandfather of daughter Jean (Mike) Dabros and their children Dana (Owan), Emilie (Ryan), Meg and son Ian (Kim) and their children… Read More
MGen Bill Garton, CD (Ret) passed away in his 76th year on 20 Oct 1996. A longtime active supporter of the Association, MGen Garton served as Association honourary national president during the mid 1970s. At the time, the Association’s fortunes were at a low ebb, with a national membership count hovering around the 9,000 mark…. Read More
Air Vice Marshal F,G, Wait, CBE, CD, was born in August, 1902 at Ottawa. Educated there and at Royal Military College, Kingston, A/v/MWait joined the RCAF in 1924, He received his pilot’s training at Camp Borden, Ont,, and in 1926, took leave from the RCAF to enter McGill University where he graduated a year later… Read More
ALLENBY, T. P. R95975. Allenby’s given names are Thomas Peter. ALMAS, R.M. J93110. The correct age at death was 26 not 21. Detail provided by J. Pilling-Cormick, Ph.D., Burlington, ON. ANDERSON, R.E.V. R54533. Target – Brest, France. Wellington aircraft R1442 (HA-D) crashed into the sea off Brest Sgt. T.W. Dabinette (RNZAF) and four RAF crew… Read More
EAGER, W. H. J17626/R119972. – EAGER P/O William Hedley (J17626) – Distinguished Flying Cross – No.61 Squadron – Award effective 6 November 1943 as per London Gazette dated 16 November 1943 and AFRO 2610/43 dated 17 December 1943. Born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, 1920; home in Winnipeg. Trained at No. 7 ITS (graduated 13 February… Read More
