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Letter concerning third batch of Ceylonese joining the RAF
Author (probably Roy J de Niese) gives some information on recruitment and training of Ceylonese volunteers for the RAF. Includes his recruitment and initial training in Ceylon, travel to Great Britain, enlistment, elementary flying training and…
Four Airmen
Two photograph from an album.
#1 is a pilot at the controls of an aircraft.
#2 is four airmen leaning against a wooden railway building. Above is a sign for Priceville.
#1 is a pilot at the controls of an aircraft.
#2 is four airmen leaning against a wooden railway building. Above is a sign for Priceville.
Keith Ganney's Royal Canadian Air Force flying log book for aircrew other than pilot. Two
Flying log book for aircrew other than pilot for K Ganney, Air Bomber, covering the period from 29 May 1943 to 24 August 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Brough, RCAF Paulson, RCAF…
A Reminiscence of the Flying Characteristics of Many Old Type Aircraft
A detailed analysis of very early aircraft and their flying characteristics.
Letter to Fred Jones from John Barclay
Writes about some photographs and a pin he is sending and tells story behind them. Continues with catching up with acquaintance and reminiscing.
Letter to Fred Jones from John Barclay
Sends belated seasons greeting and congratulations on his marriage. Catches up with news of friends. Relates some of his activities since the end of the war and writes about his current employment. Concludes with catching up with news of his family.
Hastie DFC: The Life and Times of a Wartime Pilot
An incomplete biography of Roy Hastie. Only pages 1 to 46, 104 to 106, 128 to 133 and 34 additional unnumbered pages are included.
Sam McCron - Personal History Sheet
A document completed by Sam to allow an assessment made of his training requirements. It is divided into six sections -Job History, Aviation Interest, Education, Recreation, Family and Special Qualifications.
Acton Ontario Cenotaph
A plaque with a photograph of the Cenotaph and 21 photographs of local residents who died during the 1939 to 1945 war. It includes Sam McCron.
Sam McCron's Inventory of Personal Effects
A list of Sam's personal effects forwarded to his wife.
Sam McCron's War Service Gratuity
A payment made to Sam's widow.
Official RCAF Casualty Notification
Notification of Sam's death in a flying accident.
Sam McCron's Will
Sam's will leaving everything to his wife.
Sam McCron's Certificate of Registration of Death
Sam's certificate of death.
Sam McCron's Personal Details
A card created after Sam's death with personal details and wife's and mother's addresses.
Mrs Olive McCron's Address Slip
An address slip for Olive McCron
Sam McCron's Occupational History Form
A form completed by Sam at the time he enlisted.
Letter to S H McCron
The letter confirms that Sam McCron died during flying operations.
Letter to L W McCron
The letter from the RCAF was trying to determine if he was a dependant of Sam's since his widow was claiming his war service gratuity.
Letter to the Chief Postals Officer
The letter from RCAF Toronto refers to an enquiry from Sam McCron's widow. She had written to RCAF Toronto to find out the circumstances of her husband's death and what had happened to mail she had sent to her husband.
Letter from Sam McCron's Widow
The letter to the Estates Branch of National Defence complains that her husband's bank account is for Army not Air Force and she would like it sorted.
Letter from Sam McCron's Widow
The letter to the Estates Branch at National Defence asks for her husband's personal effects. She asks for his clothing, in particular.
Letter from Sam McCron's Widow
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The letter to the Estates Branch of National Defence complains of items missing from Sam's personal effects - a watch, pen and pencil set and a bicycle. She expected the bicycle to be sold and the money forwarded to her.
Canada
Top left - view down a valley of a distant inlet. Captioned 'Port Arthur, Lake Superior, Canada, 42'.
Top right - an airman wearing tunic standing in front of a railway track with train behind. Other figures in the distance right. Captioned 'Phil at…
Top right - an airman wearing tunic standing in front of a railway track with train behind. Other figures in the distance right. Captioned 'Phil at…
Sam McCron's Record of Service
A record of Sam's service in the Royal Canadian Air Force.