ABRAMS, S.W. Rl80521. Aircraft # JD 465-U. The other members of the crew were all RAF, F/O. J.P. Wood and FS. J. Adamson were taken Prisoners of War. S/L. N. W. Wright, Sgt.s A.R. Downes, K.W. Darrah, R.B. Spence, and R.E. Fuller were all killed and are all buried in consecutive graves in the Berlin… Read More
RCAF 100 Centenary Navigators Navigators serve as the conduit and ambassador, helping their Wings and other RCAF Association members in their region by keeping everyone informed of RCAF Centenary activities, plans, events and ideas. Navigators share the RCAF Centenary “Task-list” with interested members, choosing which of the many ideas they might like to pursue. These… Read More
No. 443 Squadron Badge: A hornet affronte Motto: Our sting is death Authority: King George VI, February 1946. This unit was known as the Hornet Squadron. Formed in Canada as No. 127 (Fighter) Squadron on 1 July 1942, the unit was the last of six home squadrons transferred overseas (complete in personnel but without aircraft)… Read More
No. 442 Squadron Badge: none Formed in Canada as No. 14 (Fighter) Squadron on 2 January 1942, the unit was the fifth of six home squadrons transferred overseas (complete in personnel but without aircraft) in preparation for the Allied invasion of Europe, and was redesignated No. 442 (Fighter) Squadron at Digby, Lincolnshire, England on 8… Read More
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 in Canada as No. 125 (Fighter) Squadron on 20 April 1942, the unit was the fourth of six home squadrons transferred overseas (complete in… Read More
No. 440 Squadron Badge: None Formed in Canada as No. 111 (Fighter) Squadron on 1 November 1941, the unit was the third of six home squadrons transferred overseas (complete in personnel but without aircraft) in preparation for the Allied invasion of Europe, and was redesignated No. 440 (Fighter Bomber ) Squadron at Ayr, Scotland on… Read More
No. 439 Squadron Badge: none Formed in Canada as No. 123 (Army Co-operation Training) Squadron on 15 January 1942, the unit was the second of six home squadrons transferred overseas (complete in personnel but without aircraft) in preparation for the Allied invasion of Europe, and was redesignated No. 439 (Fighter Bomber) Squadron at Wellingore, Lincolnshire,… Read More
No. 438 Squadron Badge: The head of a wild cat affronte Motto: Going down Authority: King George VI, October 1945 The wild cat represents the squadron’s nickname. The motto is taken from the last instructions of the formation leader when Typhoon fighter bombers of this unit were about to attack. Formed in Canada as No…. Read More
No. 437 Squadron Badge: A husky’s head affronte erased Motto: Omnia passim (Anything anywhere) Authority: King George VI, April 1945 Nicknamed the “Husky Squadron,” this unit adopted as its badge a husky’s head indicative of its function of glider towing and the transportation of essential freight. Formed at Blakehill Farm, Wiltshire, England on 14 September… Read More
No. 435 Squadron Badge A chinthe on a plinth Motto Certi provehendi (Determined on delivery) Authority King George VI, August 1946. The chinthe is a legendary monster which guards the temples in Burma where this squadron operated. The motto refers to the unit’s activities as a transport squadron. Formed at Gujrat, Punjab, India on 1… Read More
