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A walk around Banff
Photo 1 is Arthur standing in the snow, on the bridge with Cascade Mountain behind.
Photo 2 is a montage of three photographs of Cascade Mountain.
Photo 3 is Arthur standing at the Cave and Basin.
Photo 4 is a postcard of an open air swimming…
Photo 2 is a montage of three photographs of Cascade Mountain.
Photo 3 is Arthur standing at the Cave and Basin.
Photo 4 is a postcard of an open air swimming…
Arthur Biscoe and RCAF Estevan
Photo 1 is Arthur leaning on a wooden bridge railing.
Photo 2 is a distant view of the hangars at Estevan.
Photo 3 is a general view of the airfield with Ansons.
Photo 2 is a distant view of the hangars at Estevan.
Photo 3 is a general view of the airfield with Ansons.
Arthur Biscoe's 21st Birthday Party
Five photographs and one newspaper cutting from an album.
Photos 1, 2 and 3 are of the cake.
Photo 4 and 5 are the party guests grouped outside.
Item 1 is the newspaper cutting briefly describing his birthday party.
Photos 1, 2 and 3 are of the cake.
Photo 4 and 5 are the party guests grouped outside.
Item 1 is the newspaper cutting briefly describing his birthday party.
Arthur Biscoe's Quarters
Photos 1, 2 and 3 show his bed, table and chest of drawers. The walls are covered with mementos.
Avro Ansons
Photo 1 is Arthur standing in front of an Anson.
Photo 2 is an Anson on the ground seen from the front/side.
Photo 3 is a port side/slightly front view of an Anson.
Photo 2 is an Anson on the ground seen from the front/side.
Photo 3 is a port side/slightly front view of an Anson.
Banff
Photo 1 is Arthur and colleague standing in the snow.
Photo 2 is Banff High Street before and after a day when it snowed continuously.
Photo 2 is Banff High Street before and after a day when it snowed continuously.
Bill Butler and Toronto
Photo 1 is Bill Butler standing in a park.
Photo 2 is a view from their accommodation across parkland.
Photo 3 is a postcard of Toronto from across the bay.
Item 4 is notepaper with a graphic of the Royal York Hotel.
Photo 2 is a view from their accommodation across parkland.
Photo 3 is a postcard of Toronto from across the bay.
Item 4 is notepaper with a graphic of the Royal York Hotel.
Bow River and Banff Springs Hotel
Photo 1 is a view across the Bow River to Mount Rundle.
Photo 2 is a snowball fight with Banff Springs Hotel in the background.
Photo 3 is three people in the snow with the hotel behind.
Photo 4 is the hotel.
Photo 5 is Arthur standing in front…
Photo 2 is a snowball fight with Banff Springs Hotel in the background.
Photo 3 is three people in the snow with the hotel behind.
Photo 4 is the hotel.
Photo 5 is Arthur standing in front…
Bow River Bridge
Photo 1 is a view across the bridge.
Photo 2 is a view from the west side.
Photo 3 is a montage of three photographs joined together showing the river and the bridge.
Photo 2 is a view from the west side.
Photo 3 is a montage of three photographs joined together showing the river and the bridge.
Bow River Falls, Banff
Photo 1 is one man standing on the ice covered Bow Falls.
Photo 2 is a man and a woman sitting on the ice at the falls.
Photo 3 is two photographs joined of the mountain behind the falls.
Photo 4 is Yvonne sitting in the snow.
Photo 5 is Arthur…
Photo 2 is a man and a woman sitting on the ice at the falls.
Photo 3 is two photographs joined of the mountain behind the falls.
Photo 4 is Yvonne sitting in the snow.
Photo 5 is Arthur…
Canadian Steam Engines ad a Dog sleigh
Photo 1 is two steam engines.
Photo 2 is six men on a dog sleigh, powered by two dogs.
Photo 2 is six men on a dog sleigh, powered by two dogs.
Caron Station
Photo 1 is a view of a small town.
Photo 2 is a steam train at the station.
Photo 3 is a church.
Photo 4 is a group of four airmen pretending to hitch a lift, captioned 'After seeing this much some of the boys thought about trying to get back'.
Photo 2 is a steam train at the station.
Photo 3 is a church.
Photo 4 is a group of four airmen pretending to hitch a lift, captioned 'After seeing this much some of the boys thought about trying to get back'.
Christmas at Calgary
12 photographs from an album.
Photo 1 is the house where Arthur spent Christmas.
Photo 2 and 3 are of the Christmas tree.
Photo 4 and 5 are the dining table set.
Photo 6 is captioned 'Yvonne and Sid fooling around'. Behind is the dinning…
Photo 1 is the house where Arthur spent Christmas.
Photo 2 and 3 are of the Christmas tree.
Photo 4 and 5 are the dining table set.
Photo 6 is captioned 'Yvonne and Sid fooling around'. Behind is the dinning…
Cornells and Bobcats
Photo 1 is a Cornell on the ground with a Cessna Bobcat behind.
Photo 2 is a starboard side view of a flying Bobcat.
Photo 3 is a port view of two flying Bobcats.
Photo 2 is a starboard side view of a flying Bobcat.
Photo 3 is a port view of two flying Bobcats.
Crescent Park and Winston Churchill Statue
Photo 1 and 3 are of a lake in the Park.
Photo 2 is a statue of Churchill, standing on a plinth at the Collegiate.
Photo 2 is a statue of Churchill, standing on a plinth at the Collegiate.
Damaged Ansons
Photo 1 and 2 are of the front of an Anson that hit a telegraph pole.
Photo 3, 4, 5 and 6 are Ansons that have been damaged in a severe storm.
Photo 3, 4, 5 and 6 are Ansons that have been damaged in a severe storm.
Estevan
Photo 1 is Estevan from the air.
Photo 2 is Main Street.
Photo 3 is the Town Hall.
Photo 4 is the Post Office.
Photo 5 is the Hospital.
Photo 2 is Main Street.
Photo 3 is the Town Hall.
Photo 4 is the Post Office.
Photo 5 is the Hospital.
Farm visit, Caron
Photo 1 is an airman standing in a park.
Photo 2 is an airman on a horse.
Photo 3 is two airmen and some cows.
Photo 4 is Arthur on a horse, herding cows.
Photo 5 is a sow.
Photo 6 is two airmen with a piglet and a dog.
Photo 2 is an airman on a horse.
Photo 3 is two airmen and some cows.
Photo 4 is Arthur on a horse, herding cows.
Photo 5 is a sow.
Photo 6 is two airmen with a piglet and a dog.
Letter from Arthur Biscoe to his mother
In the letter Arthur describes his achievement becoming a pilot officer and the party afterwards. He then got 48 hours leave and went to Moose Jaw. Later he and five others ferried Tiger Moths to Saskatoon via Regina.An Anson followed and ferried…
Letter from Arthur Biscoe to his mother
His letter apologises for not writing sooner. He explains his training routines.
Letter to Clarice from Arthur Biscoe
He describes the living accommodation and food on the ship. They sailed from Avonport [sic], Bristol then anchored off Barry waiting for a convoy. He is working as a mess orderly and has to queue to collect food for his group of men. They sailed on…
Letter to Clarice from Arthur Biscoe
In the letter Arthur describes a 48 hour leave he spent in Winnipeg. He and his co-pilot flew there from Estevan in 2 hours. Then they stayed for their 48 hours at the Airmen's Club. Mentions he's sent her a parcel from Eatons' store of cosmetics.
Letter to his sister from Arthur Biscoe
He describes a visit to his Aunt Mary at Carleton Place. He visited Ottawa but forgot his camera. His base at Trenton is described as luxurious. He describes the trouble he had by sending a parcel which had to be repacked.
Letter to Mere from Arthur Biscoe
He describes a visit to Winnipeg. The letter is largely indecipherable.
Letter to Mere from Arthur Biscoe
The letter describes his journey across Canada by train. He wishes his sister Mere (Clarice) happy birthday and apologises for not sending her a card.