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Bob Smith's Memoirs
Bob's memoirs from his early training until he became operational.
Two Views from the Train
Two photographs taken during a train journey.
#1 is the bridge over the Rimouski River at Rimouski, Quebec, Canada, the river is a tributary of the St Lawrence river which is in the background of the photo. There is a log raft in the foreground…
#1 is the bridge over the Rimouski River at Rimouski, Quebec, Canada, the river is a tributary of the St Lawrence river which is in the background of the photo. There is a log raft in the foreground…
Noel Hooper
Pilot Officer Noel Hooper standing in Dorchester Square, Montreal, wearing his brevet. The Boer War Memorial is visible in the background.
Additional information kindly provided by Frank Schilder.
Additional information kindly provided by Frank Schilder.
Montréal street scene
2005 Bishop St, Montréal with bilingual sign. There are a few cars and pedestrians. Bob's memoirs state 'Our accomodation in Bishop St on third floor above car in centre'.
Additional information kindly provided by Frank Schilder.
Additional information kindly provided by Frank Schilder.
Jack Crawford's trip book
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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…
So short a time
Jack's wife recollecting meeting Jack, their marriage and her later life. She describes meeting with Jack's surviving crew members, pilot Tom Dykins, Sergeant Bert Price, Sergeant Doug Looms and Stan Jones, who had been held as prisoners of war after…
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He writes there is a rumour of a posting. The weather is good but camp is boring. There have been church parades but they have managed to do a rota so that they have more time off. There are a lot of French Canadians with huge families of 12 to 17…
Geoff Dixon's pilot's flying log book. Two
Flying log book for Geoffrey Walter Dixon covering the period from 23 June 1942 to 2 May, 1943. Detailing his flying training. Includes various certificates, a telegram, Air Ministry Release of Log Books procedure and a photograph of G W Dixon in…
Geoff Dixon's pilot's flying log book. One
Geoff Dixon's first log book, from 9th March 1942 to 26 June 1942 as he began his flight training in Canada at the No 4 Elementary Flying Training School RCAF Windsor Mills, Quebec.
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He writes he has moved 2700 miles by train. They stopped at Montreal for 10 hours. Food and accommodation was very good. They were met at Winnipeg by a reception committee. His journey finished at Lethbridge.
Course 45A Observers
13 airmen in two rows in front of a Fairey Battle. Each man is named on the front. On the reverse each man has signed his name and 'A/C Fairey Battle Course 45A Observers No 9 Bombing and Gunnery School Mont-Joli PQ July 1942 Back Row RCAF Front RAF…
Ron Riding and Tony
Ron and his friend at the beach at Ste Flavie. On the reverse 'Tony and myself on the beach at Ste Flavie Mont-Joli June 1942'.
Ted, Cyril and Sidney
Three trainee airmen in summer uniform at the beach. On the reverse 'Ted, Cyril & Sidney in summer uniform Beach at Ste Flavie Mont-Joli June 1942'.
Ron Riding
A full length portrait of Ron in greatcoat with trainee flash on his cap. On the reverse 'St Johns tons of love. Ron'. It is stamped 'Mar 1942'.
Victoria and Jacques Cartier Bridges and Rapids
Four photographs from an album.
#1 is the Victoria Bridge, Montreal
#2 is a view across the St Lawrence with the Jacques Cartier Bridge.
#3 and 4 are river rapids.
#1 is the Victoria Bridge, Montreal
#2 is a view across the St Lawrence with the Jacques Cartier Bridge.
#3 and 4 are river rapids.
Snow Views and a Golf Course
Four photographs from an album.
#1 is a house set in a forest covered in snow.
#2 is a frozen river surrounded by a snowy forest.
#3 is a gold course.
#4 is the entrance arch and flagpole at Heather Lodge surrounded by snow.
#1 is a house set in a forest covered in snow.
#2 is a frozen river surrounded by a snowy forest.
#3 is a gold course.
#4 is the entrance arch and flagpole at Heather Lodge surrounded by snow.
Heather Lodge and Snow Scenes
Four photographs from an album.
#1 is Heather Lodge in the snow.
#2 is a stream running through a snowy landscape.
#3 is two horses pulling a sleigh laden with timber along a snowy track.
#4 is a wooden house surrounded by snow.
#1 is Heather Lodge in the snow.
#2 is a stream running through a snowy landscape.
#3 is two horses pulling a sleigh laden with timber along a snowy track.
#4 is a wooden house surrounded by snow.
Canadian Snow Scenes and a Forest View
Three photographs from an album.
#1 is a house at the edge of a river but covered in snow.
#2 is the church entrance to the United church of Canada, on the corner of 4th Avenue and Queen Street, surrounded by snow.
#3 is a forest with a rocky…
#1 is a house at the edge of a river but covered in snow.
#2 is the church entrance to the United church of Canada, on the corner of 4th Avenue and Queen Street, surrounded by snow.
#3 is a forest with a rocky…
Canadian Rivers and a Bridge
Three photographs from an album.
#1 and 2 are a river in a forest.
#3 is the weir of the riveiere rouge flowing under the Chemin (Path) Saint Alphonse bridge.
#1 and 2 are a river in a forest.
#3 is the weir of the riveiere rouge flowing under the Chemin (Path) Saint Alphonse bridge.
Rivers, Forest and Heather Lodge
Four photographs from an album.
#1 is a river flowing through a forest.
#2 is an arch with 'Heather Lodge' at the front of a two storey building.
#3 is a hillside with a forest.
#4 is a river flowing through a forest.
#1 is a river flowing through a forest.
#2 is an arch with 'Heather Lodge' at the front of a two storey building.
#3 is a hillside with a forest.
#4 is a river flowing through a forest.
Canadian Rivers
Three photographs from an album.
#1 is a river with a house set in a wood.
#2 is riveiere rouge flowing under the Chemin (Path) Saint Alphonse bridge.
#3 is a river flowing over a waterfall.
#1 is a river with a house set in a wood.
#2 is riveiere rouge flowing under the Chemin (Path) Saint Alphonse bridge.
#3 is a river flowing over a waterfall.
Canadian Buildings and a River
Four photographs from an album.
#1 and 4 are of Heather Lodge, a large two storey building with a verandah. In the gardens is a large flagpole.
#2 is a river flowing through a forest.
#3 is Christ Church on the corner of 3E Avenue and Metcalfe…
#1 and 4 are of Heather Lodge, a large two storey building with a verandah. In the gardens is a large flagpole.
#2 is a river flowing through a forest.
#3 is Christ Church on the corner of 3E Avenue and Metcalfe…
Snow Filled Streets and Montreal Victoria Bridge over St. Lawrence River
Three photographs from an album.
#1 is a snow filled street, signposted 'Riverside Drive'.
#2 is St Barnabas Anglican Church, Avenue. Lorne, Saint-Lambert surrounded by snow.
#3 is Victoria railway bridge.
#1 is a snow filled street, signposted 'Riverside Drive'.
#2 is St Barnabas Anglican Church, Avenue. Lorne, Saint-Lambert surrounded by snow.
#3 is Victoria railway bridge.
Kondiaronk Views, Montreal
Four photographs from an album.
#1 is the Mt Royal Observatory with many pedestrians.
#2 is a horse and carriage for tourists.
#3 is the Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
#4 is several pedestrians at the Belvedere.
#1 is the Mt Royal Observatory with many pedestrians.
#2 is a horse and carriage for tourists.
#3 is the Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
#4 is several pedestrians at the Belvedere.
Montreal Views
Three photographs from an album.
#1 is the Kondiaronk Belvedere with a large flagpole and many pedestrians.
#2 is a large metal cross known as the Mount Royal Cross.
#3 is a view along a street towards the Architects' Building, a skyscraper.
#1 is the Kondiaronk Belvedere with a large flagpole and many pedestrians.
#2 is a large metal cross known as the Mount Royal Cross.
#3 is a view along a street towards the Architects' Building, a skyscraper.