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Transcript of discussion with Lucian Ercolani, Norman Didwell and Joan Didwell. Firstly comments on training in England and then Canada. Recalls a little of first tour on Wellington with 214 Squadron. Mentions having to ditch after operation to…

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Alan writes that he had 14 days leave. He writes from Vancouver and has visited Calgary and Banff.

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An inventory of items forming a collection of Alan's RAF memorabilia.

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Alan writes thanking his parents for their letters. He travelled to Calgary by train, then Banff and Lake Louise, then Vancouver. He spent a week in Vancouver looking at the tourist sites.

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Alan thanks his parents for their letters and newspapers. He is about to be transferred to Ontario.

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Bob's memoirs from his early training until he became operational.

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Covers his recruitment and training. Includes a list of RAAF recruits.

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A postcard taken from a river looking up to the snow covered Lion mountain.

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Four totem poles in Stanley Park.

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A postcard of a car full of people partly inside the Hollow Tree in Stanley Park.

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A view of the entrance to Stanley Park, Vancouver, looking north.

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Lions Gate bridge with no traffic, only a few pedestrians.

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Covering the period 3 December 1941 to 1945 it details Jack's initial training, sailing from New Zealand to Canada and subsequent train journey, visiting a fox farm, canoeing, taking exams and getting the results and trips in the snow. Qualifying as…

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An extract including a description of being invited by Dr. Whitelaw to a mansion for Christmas dinner and playing snooker. Accompanied by the words of the song 'White Christmas'.

This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital…

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Glad that they were now receiving his mail. Reiterates that he written about his flying and passing his EFTS flying and exams. Writes that he was now at 5 FTS service flying training school flying twin engine aircraft. Writes about going to Vancouver…

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Note 'a few of the sights you see from the train between Brandon and Vancouver'.

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Two airmen wearing tunics with side cps walking down a city street. On the reverse 'Vancouver B.C. Feb'.

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Totem pole in enclosure. Airman sitting on rails to right. Trees in the background. On the reverse 'Thunderbird Totem Pole, Stanley Park, Vancouver B.C.'.

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Envelope with note 'Canada, trip from Brandon to Vancouver, photos'.

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Right page - left - view across water of city. Captioned 'Vancouver'.
Right - three airmen in a boat on water with city on shore in distance. Captioned 'Morgan, Heap, Macdonald'.

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Right page - left - airman wearing greatcoat and side cap standing with bank behind. Captioned 'we land in Vancouver Island'.
Right - an airman standing wearing greatcoat and side cap surrounded by totem poles. Captioned 'Thunder Bird Park,…

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Right page - left - airman wearing tunic and side cap standing in front of a large tree. Captioned 'Hollow tree, Stanley Park'.
Right - view of distant suspension bridge. Captioned 'Lions Gate bridge Vancouver'.

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Right page - left - totem pole, captioned 'Totem Pole'.
Right - elk on far side of wooden fence with trees on left. Captioned 'Elk in Stanley Park'.

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Right page - left - view across lake. Captioned 'Bever [sic] Lake, Vancouver'.
Right - distant figure standing under columned structure. Captioned 'Lumber Mans [sic] Arch'.

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Right page - left - view of rock outcrop. Captioned 'Siwash Rock'.
Right - ornate carved wooden prow to ship. Captioned 'Prow of a Japanese ship'.
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