Hello Richard Harper. My mother Ann had a war time romance with Bill Hayter. She was living with her parents in Oshawa Ontario where Bill was training to become a pilot in 1941. My grandparents were aware that many of the training pilots were from England and missing home so invited them to their house for meals and to their cottage up north. My mom became very close to Bill in the summer of '41and when he was sent overseas they corresponded until he returned in '46. I have photos of him receiving his wings and of his graduating class. He sent many photos in '42-'43 of his base at Ballah North Africa. One is of his tent with my mother's picture hanging over the entrance. There are also photos of Alexandria in '43-'44. Bill returned to Canada in '46 and they resumed their relationship for a time. Both had changed over the 5 years they were separated, and they parted ways in '47. At the end of the war, he inherited a property in rural France. He moved there from Toronto in the late 40's and planned to farm truffles. I believe the farm was somewhere in Bourgogne. A friend of Mom's visited him at his farm in the 50's or 60's. He married a local girl and had children - one of whom he may have called Ann. I remember Mom telling me of Bill's crash, rescue and escape - a remarkable story that has stayed with me to this day. My mother is still alive at almost 97 but has sadly has dementia. Her album is full of photos of eager young pilots just starting out in life. So many did not come home. Good luck with your search. I hope this helps in some small way.

Hi...my father Walter Reid Mason was with the 407. I would like to find out exactly where he served while he was in England. He passed away in 1996 and I never did have a lot of information from him . I do have his war service badge # 508182,and LAC CANR170407. I know he was discharged Feb 21, 1946. Any information you might have would be wonderful. Thanks so much

Yes i thank you for this all and pray for lost .. my great grandfather and Catholics say Fatima 1984 prayer was done by St JPII So no more WW and less Commies. Lest we forget all

My Uncle- Everard Harvey Pilot Officer, 432 Squadron, killed in action December 18 1944 over Belgium. I’ve enjoyed this site, thank you. Any other info on Uncle Ev would be appreciated.

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MY FATHER SGT NEIL MCARROL FLIGHT ENGINEER, ON KB966, WAS WITH 103 RCAF GREENWOOD. KILLED IN AIR CRASH RETURNING TO GREENWOD.

Dear Sirs - I take great pride in looking after a number of RCAF graves here in Huntingdonshire, England. In particular, the four RCAF aircrew buried in Old St Swithun Churchyard, Old Weston, in former Huntingdonshire. A few years back, I even managed to get the niece of one of the airmen, who lives in Guelph, ON, over to share the November 11th Remembrance Day with us. Imagine my surprise, then, to discover that here uncle, R69761Flight Sergeant Donald Cole Lindsey, a WOP/AG in a Hampden of 16 OTU has no separate entry in your list of casualties. Surely this is an omission or oversight on your part? He DOES get a mention along with Sgt Dobie in HIS entry, but surely he deserves his entry? Regards Terry A de C Foley Major INT CORPS [Ret'd]

Hello My father, William H. Stockdale Sgt. R200378 was a rear gunner for the 432 Squadron on the Handley Page. RCAF 15.01.1943 to 26.04.1946. 38 Sorties. He had a great crew and I wish I could reach out to them or their families for any more info. I have some great photos from those war days. Thank you.

Hello - My father, Sgt. Ronald Leonard Jones, served in the Air Force during WWII. He enlisted on 26 June 1942 until 9 May 1946. After the war he reenlisted 11 May 1948 to 7 July 1966. I would love to find out any information on my dad during the War Years, where he was posted and served and it what capacity. All I know is he met my mother, Olive Green, in Wigan England and they married and he brought her back to Canada. Dad died on May 21, 1972 and Mom died 1 1/2 years ago at 93. If you can assist me on where to search for this information I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.. Bernice Giroux

L's are still not available on the list of RCAF Casualties – Second World War.

FURTHER TO MY ENTRY OF 22 SEPT, THERE ARE ALSO NO LISTS OF SERVICEMEN AFTER WHEELER IN THE W SECTION.

Greetings Canada! Some WW2 history for you: After a lot of research, I have found interesting facts about a Mosquito raid with 163 sqn RAF March 13th 1945 on Berlin. One of the aircraft KB476 taking part of the raid barely made it back on the proverbial wing and a prayer. Australian Pilot RAAF and CANADIAN Navigator RCAF What they also did and probably never knew was giving Joseph Goebbels a bloody nose that night. I have made a video about this story and published it on my youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qFaoqik9Lc&t=4s

I am trying like many others keeping the memory alive, of an uncle I never met McMurtry Allan Fairbairn R250838 who perished on December 12, 1944, # 1664 HCU in a Halifax bomber. For all RCAF members who fought for Canada and democracy, may their collective memories live on.

My father Gordon Glaholt from Calgary and trained in England, was a Lancaster Pilot during World War 2. My family would like to thank the RCAFAssocation for creating this website.

Greetings. I served in the RCAF from 1961 to 1964, and have worked on Warriors' Day at the CNE in Toronto for about ten years. I left as a Leading Air Woman, but my heart has never left the RCAF. I would give anything to be back in uniform and serve in some capacity.

Was in 400 Fighter Sqdn. (Aux.) in the 1950s. Worked in the Control Tower at Downsview airport every second weekend as an ACA. Are Aux. people allowed to have membership in the RCAF Assoc.?

I’m conducting research on F/L Coleman Douglas Perkins, DFC, who served with the RCAF in the Second World War while assigned to the RAF’s Bomber Command as wireless operator. He remustered later as pilot. I note that there were four photos taken during his “investiture with medal” Oct. 12, 1943 at Buckingham Palace (PL-19710) and two others (PL-19712, PL-19714) taken following investiture Nov. 5, 1943, again at Buckingham Palace. PL-21641 is apparently a portrait. My question: Is it possible to obtain copies of these four items? If so, how and where? I’d be pleased if anyone could help me.

Served from 1957-1958 on transfer from 435 in Namao. Went to Naples in late 1956. Anybody out there who wants to reminisce, drop me a line.

For the Fl/Lt John McAndrew Brodie: KIA at 14th of February, 1944., Baska Voda, former Yugoslavia, nowdays Croatia.

Looking for information on Canadians who served with the British Flying Services in WW1 Your site has a section titled Great War - Canadians in British Flying Services with lists(e,g, View names A to B here) to click on. When I do so, a message not found comes up.

Good day, I created a commemorative plaque (English & French) about Squadron 447 La Macaza Bomarc Station 1962-1972. The project was funded by Veterans Affairs. The plaques were unveiled in July 2018. Would you be interested to get the versions in PDF ? Thanks

Eldred Gore BARROW survived the sinking of HMS Courageous on 17 September 1939. He contracted Malaria and died at Daru, Sierra Leone, on 29 September 1940, aged 25. He is buried at Freetown(King Tom) Cemetery: https://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/2625911/barrow,-eldred-gore/

A website that may be of interest for those who had service member in RCAF Squadrons 438,439 and 440 ( Cnd 2nd Tactile Airforce )during WW2 may be found at www.thetyphoonproject.org. This site contains biographies, notes, and photos relating to over 200 members who served in the above Typhoon squadrons. A great research site and of historical significance. Two other sites that may be of interest to anyone interested in Hawker Typhoons are Typhoon Legacy JP843: a British Columbia effort to reconstruct a Hawker Typhoon with a Napier Sabre engine that will be airworthy. A similar project is underway in Great Britain: Typhoon Project RB396 -a restoration to flight of the worlds only combat veteran Hawker Typhoon Mk16 RB396.

My father was a flight navigator with the R.C.A.F. who crash landed in Scotland on April 21 1944. The crew were training on a practice mission flying an Avro anson early in the AM. The plane had mechanical failure resulting in a wheels up landing in a field . Would like to know if anybody could shed more light on this event. I have a little more details. The pilot was named Birks Thanks

I am trying to get any and all info on a F/Sgt A.E. MacPherson who joined the RCAF His number is given as R/205509. I am told that MacPherson did his training in ST Catherine’s in Ontario Thank you for your time. Jim McLeman Jimmcleman@aol.com 403 269-6550

I’m trying to locate any information on an RCAF flight sergeant by the name of A. Moran. He was held in Lamsdorf pow camp in Poland during WW2. My father in law Geoff Bryden was held in the same camp after being captured with the 51st Highland Division at St Valery en Caux. In his notes which I am attempting to record , he mentions that he swapped identities with Moran in order that he could escape. Pilots being the priority for the escape committees . Apparently they were caught cycling up a one way street and returned to the camp but despite searching I can find no more detail on his capture or whereabouts thereafter. It’s likely that he was involved in the long march west in 1945. Be grateful if anyone has any info . Thanks Bob

My uncle, Kenneth Thomas, was with the 29th Radar group in Goose Bay from December 1943 to February 1945. I have recently discovered many photographs he took during that time. They include some personnel and many of the local Indian people. I have a partial list of personnel in the photos. If anyone had a relative serving there at that time please contact me. Also, would any organization like copies of the photos?

For completeness, be it recorded that F/S Wintermute RCAF is also buried at Blacon cemetery, Chester, England. He's placed next to my uncle, F/S Lesley Southwood, RAAF, also killed in action.

I was wondering if 971 Wing in Colorado Springs was still active. One of the 419 Moose Squadron veterans was part of the Wing. And was looking to contact him. My father served with 419, as ground crew on VR-E which was the Halifax Mr. Sweanor was Bomb Aimer on when it was brought down,

I recently found an obituary for F/O John Patrick Mahoney, J35766 who is on the list of RCAF Prisoners of War. His death on 30 January 1983 in Winnipeg, MN is in the Legion Magazine Last Post and the obituary was published in the Winnipeg Free Press on February 1 and 2 1983. On January 30, 1983 at the Grace Hospital, Mr. John Mahoney, aged 59 years, late of 865 Sinclair St. Mr. Mahoney was a member of the General Monash Legion. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February at 11:00 am at Kerr’s Funeral Chapel, 120 Adelaide St. Rev W. N. Higham will officiate with interment to follow in the Military Section of Brookside Cemetery.

J C Hadley R/97845 gunner in the RCAF in WWII was shot down over Germany and died on 25th June 1942. Trying to find which battle this was and where he might ever have been based in England during this war. Assistance would be much appreciated.

To Whomsoever it May Concern, It is noted in the section listing death in service of post-war RCAF / CAF pilots that the Canadair Tutor is designated the CT-144 on your pages. It is my belief that the official designation should be CT-114. For your consideration. Regards Steve

I have an album which belonged to my late wife's uncle Thomas Whittaker who was a member of RCAF. It contains all kinds of photos from the 1940's as well as a couple of menus from dinners - graduation Dinner course 69 No12 service Flying Training school at Brandon Manitoba.I anyone would like more details please contact me by email

My father William C Hill RCAF No R179632 Borm 1920 Died 1991 Prince Albert Island. I am trying to find his military details which seem to be difficult as he survived WW2.

I am looking for details of my father who flew in WW2 as a navigator in RCAF William Christopher Hill R179732 I believe born in 1920 and I believe he died in 1991 in Prince Edward Island but I cannot find any of his military details.

My father, William Oness was one of ten men killed March 28, 1985 at CFB Edmonton. Today of all days I’m so thankful for him and all others who have served and continue to do so. My young nephew Joseph Fuchs carries on. To my husband, RCMP Supt. James McNamara Retired and all first responders, I honour you.

It would be nice if you added your kitshop to your webpage there are things ( hats/shirts) I would like to buy for my husband and father, both retired RCAF and would buy through your webpage if available instead redcanoe will get my money this Christmas again!

Hello. A cousin of mine has recently come across a bundle of letters and pictures from a Peter C. Taylor. One of the pictures is of him wearing a RCAF uniform. We 'd like to get the letters and pictures to his family, so any information available would be appreciated.

I recall the first days of the RCAF at Lahr, Germany, having been part of the first contingents. In 1966, after Canada received notice from the French government to vacate Marville, we, groundcrew, loaded all our effects on a Herc. Next, we launched launched the all the 104s, on a planned mission; I was (and retired) a Photo Tech). About 30 minutes later, we landed at Lahr and prepared to recover the 104s on the flight line “marguerite,” which had the only “American-style”washrooms’ the other ones were in the mess hall (previously used by US troops, the base was then nuclear); several trades having arrived with us on the Herc, including cooks. Our photo section was then located downtown in a rented factory and we had 2 hours for lunch. With full permission; we had to consume moderately, I may now tell, how I appreciated that wonderful “ Lahrer Weiss” with a leisurely meal; , their wine is not exported. The choice of course, was to be transported by bus to a Canadian mess hall.meal and back. About a week after arrival, one of the 104s had a belly landing, but there was still only one fire truck; which was, as I recall, a dry chem “Ansul” truck, for “general purpose” fires and, fortunately, there was no fire or life lost. The aircraft was very quickly by a surrounded by the French military guard, still on site (at 8 per room in their barracks, we had taken theirs over) and this is when I saw the difference between the regular French troops and the conscripts; the Regulars were superbly efficient (and were there as courtesy, Canadian investigators had full access) Day-b-day, more Canadian personnel arrived (along with their family) and operations resumed as they had, back in France. Within a month or so of arrival, we, photo techs worked out of a couple of vans on the flight line; one made into a lab, the other used by photo interpreters. We had several competitions, with the Birits and the Americans, both flying and photographic recce, and the Canadians usually won the prize. Canadians were also tasked by NATO for some sensitive reconnaissance (photo recce) missions, because we had a solid reputation. The comradeship continued between our pilots and the Americans, who also had to leave their bases in France and they continued flying together, mostly socially. At some point, our pilots were invited to fly alongside the West German airforce at Leck in Northern Germany (since closed) and we, selected ground-crew, got transported there by German Dornier light aircraft. It was mostly a social affair, which lasted the weekend, as their guests and they received us royally. Repat day for me, came during 1967, just in time to attend Expo 67 in Montreal. I retired in 1983, after 30 years of service, sorry to see that the Canadian Army had now taken the base over, from the RCAF.

Actually I am posting the death of my Father. Master Warrant Officer Daniel Frederick Boutilier ( Boots) joined the airforce in 1943 and retired in 1977 at the age of 50. After serving for35years. his favorite base was 4wing Baden Soellingen between 1960 and 1964 born may9 1925 died july31 2019 at the age of 94 Stand down If this could be sent into the last posting I would appreciate that I would like to join or enlist as my father did in Winnipeg. I was only in the air cadets Gary

Good afternoon, Is the Commerative watch shown on this site still available, I would to inquire on whether I can purchase one for a retired Canadian Air Force who is turning 60, it would be a birthday gift thank you for your time

Hello. I was wondering if anyone would have any info on a crash I heard about a few times over the years but have never been able to confirm or ascertain when or where it exactly happened. My recollections are this: -I think the time frame was somewhere between 1953-56 (but I am not certain about this. It could've been considerably later); -that it was a T-33 that crashed with the pilot being the lone occupant & fatality; -that the crash happened @ Poplar Point, MB - which is about 15 miles NE of Portage la Prairie; -that the pilot was stationed @ CFB Southport & was a former member of the RCMP. I've looked online several places for info re: this crash; the problem is I heard the story secondhand & I'm not sure how accurate the details I was given are. Any help or info you could give me would be much appreciated. Thank-you. Sheldon Garrioch

Sorry but this seems to be the only area I can send an email to & is directed to RCAFA Membership. I have tried through 110 Wing to get my mailing address changed but can't seem to get it done. Can you please change my mailing address to the following? If not, don't bother sending the magazine because it only gets redirect about once a year. Andrew Richard Muir P.O. Box 696 Stellarton, NS B0K 1S0 ID # 240980

Op 26 maart 1942 crashte Wellington bommenwerper Z2121 van het 142th Squadron RAF in mijn woonplaats Vlaardingen, Nederland. Bij deze crash kwamen 2 jonge Canadese bemanningsleden om het leven. Ter nagedachtenis van hun en en hun 4 Britse mede-bemanningsleden is er nabij de plaats van de crash een monument opgericht. Ieder jaar rond 26 maart worden deze jongens herdacht. Graag zouden wij daarbij de originele Canadese vlag uit WO II willen hijsen. Is deze mogelijk nog ergens verkrijgbaar. Mogelijk een donatie?

My father in law served in Royal Canadian Air Force during World War Two.I know he was from sas.and was a gunner on a bomber.Is there a way to find out what medals he qualified for.he has past on,family would be happy.Billard Gerald thanks

I’m trying to locate the family or where snouts of F/Sgt AE MacPherson #R205509 RCAF Who passed training in England during WW2 along with my late uncle F/Sgt Daniel McLeman who was lost in Burma. I’m wondering did MacPherson survive and his where abouts Any help much appreciated. Jim

Just came across your record of Garden of Memories at 17 Wing, Winnipeg including crew of WL-U NR118, Allan Kurtzhals. And Tony Plante. Great Job! Thank you so much. All this effort is greatly appreciated.

I served in the Airforce for 5 years starting in 1962. After completing basic training I was transferred to Camp Bordon for training as Aero engine Tech. There were 14 young men including myself. For some time now I have been considering if I contact the fellow course members that a reunion could be arranged. I have only been able to locate one (Peter Brice) and this was only by luck. I am hoping posting in your Guestbook that contact could be made. I have attached a picture of the course members, who were part of this course, (number 6205) and a list of men in this picture is listed below: Back Row. Jean Simard, George Onberwater?, Lorne Haggard, Barrie Beauchamp, Rory Corneille, Marc Aubin, Peter Brice. Front Row. Luke Michell, Bill Tobin, Clem Loyer, Kurt Wengel, Barney MacLeod, Ed Belsey, Bob Murray. Regards Rory Rory Corneille – Retired 604 817 2664

Hi All I am researching Monkschester in Limpsfield, Surrey. My Gran was evacuated there during 1942 from Wandsworth, London. I believe she was also a cinema cashier whilst she was there. Colonel Lawrence and his wife lived there. I’m having difficulty finding out about the house at that time. Indeed, I cannot find much information at all! It must have been a big house as it had a ballroom. A number of boy evacuees were sent there too from a college of Askeans. Does anyone have any memories of the area in 1942? Particularly November 1942 of dies anyone remember a young woman there called Violet? Thank you, Elizabeth