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Bill Foskett and Two Colleagues
The three men are trainees and are standing at a railway crossing.
On the reverse 'Fred, Bill & Jeff. On the lines by the base at Moncton, May 42'.
On the reverse 'Fred, Bill & Jeff. On the lines by the base at Moncton, May 42'.
Two Airmen
Two airmen sitting on a wooden fence.
On the reverse 'Moncton, Ontario [sic], Canada'.
On the reverse 'Moncton, Ontario [sic], Canada'.
Three Airmen
Three airmen sitting on a fence and all posing with pipes.
On the reverse 'Moncton, Ontario, Canada'.
On the reverse 'Moncton, Ontario, Canada'.
Newspaper cutting - separated when Nazi hordes invade Poland, they have joyful reunion here
Recounts how Sergeant Janek Radonski and Sergeant Ludwik Gutnajer met in Canada as members of the free Polish Air Force. Subsequently the got leave to attend a piano recital given by a friend Witold Malcuzynski in St Johns. Continues with account of…
Urban scenes
The photograph on the top left of the left page shows a steam train at a train station. Snow can be scene covering the scene. The photograph is captioned with "MONCTON STATION ALL ABOARD FOR THE STATES."
The photograph on the top right on the left…
The photograph on the top right on the left…
Moncton
The top left photograph on the left page shows accommodation huts. Snow is on the ground.
The top right photograph on the left page shows snow covering the ground with the accommodation huts in the background.
The bottom centre photograph on the…
The top right photograph on the left page shows snow covering the ground with the accommodation huts in the background.
The bottom centre photograph on the…
Airmen
The bottom left image on the left page shows a six men. Three men on the back and the man in the centre are in uniform. The men on the bottom right and left ae sitting wearing shorts. The caption reads "THE LADS".
The centre image on the left page…
The centre image on the left page…
William George Drinkell's Royal Canadian Air Force pilot's flying log book. One
Pilot’s Flying Log book for Flt Lt William Drinkell from 11th June 1942 to 31st March 1947. Initial flying training in Canada and USA. Advanced pilot training in England with 6 AFU, 14 OTU, and LFS before operational posting to 50 Squadron. Post…
Crew of Wellington Z8397
A biography of Teddy Cosgrove's crew members, pilots Frank Tothill and James Dunlop.
JF Neilson's memoir
Growing Up -The Hard Way WAR -1939
He joined the Local Defence Volunteers at first then realised he did not want to become infantry. He did mount road blocks and fire watches. He applied to join the RAF and was accepted. Training was at Blackpool,…
He joined the Local Defence Volunteers at first then realised he did not want to become infantry. He did mount road blocks and fire watches. He applied to join the RAF and was accepted. Training was at Blackpool,…
F/O CAH Darby No 154676 - Letters home
A list of all the letters sent home by Jack from 6 February 1943 to 13 November 1945.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
His move to the course location is imminent. His leave trip to New York has had to be cancelled but he has been travelling locally. He was hitch hiking through forests and ended up in a pavilion for the night.
Aerogram from Jack Darby to Jean
He writes mainly about the weather.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He comments on Jean's previous letter and discusses his five years in the RAF. They had a discussion with senior RAF officers about the lack of a course. He complains about the poor pay and higher prices in Canada. They have not been promised a…
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He discusses her letters. He has been exploring nearby towns. The weather has not been warm.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He is still waiting but is working in the camp post office. He has been on parade in Moncton and walking in the countryside.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He is not happy that he is still at Moncton. He hitch hiked to St Johns. The camp has now raised $60000 for the Fourth War Loan. There have been bands, variety shows and boxing matches.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
They have raised $20000 for the War Loan Victory effort with dances, boxing matches, films and variety shows. They marched through Moncton. He talks about his impressions of Canada.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He had a 48 hour leave and went to St John. They had a good meal at a restaurant then were invited, the next day, to a Canadian family's house. Then they had an evening with a different family. He still has no news of the training course.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
Mail has been erratic. Jean has been gardening encouraging flippant comments from Jack. He is still at Moncton awaiting transfer but does not know when that will happen. He has been walking and attending dances. He complains that Canadian girls are…
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He is waiting to start his training but he is not sure when or where. Local and camp food is good. He says the beer is awful and weak. Shopping is good and he asks Jean if she needs anything. They have two cinemas with frequent change of current…
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He writes about her cycling.
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He writes that he has received several letters on the same day. He is working as a sorter in the camp post office.
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He writes that his time at Moncton is nearly finished and he will be moving to St John.
Robert Wilfred Hawkes' training photographs
12 photographs from an album.
#1 a group of trainees arranged in four rows, captioned ' 'C' flight ISQD 13 ITW Torquay (1943)'
#2 is a head and shoulders portrait of Robert Wilfred Hawkes with a trainees cap.
#3 is three trainee airmen standing…
#1 a group of trainees arranged in four rows, captioned ' 'C' flight ISQD 13 ITW Torquay (1943)'
#2 is a head and shoulders portrait of Robert Wilfred Hawkes with a trainees cap.
#3 is three trainee airmen standing…