I was stationed at RCAF Stn St. Hubert from 1957 - 1962 with 401 Squadron - great squadron - great times. Wife, Isabel, worked at Air Defence Command HQ. Wonderful memories of the good ol' days. We lived in St. Bruno. Hope to get to the reunion next year.

What a great site to re unite with old pals. Thank You, Gil Charlebois, RCAF ("MWO" Retired) 1957-1987:30 years)+ 13 Years Honeywell).Retired and Lovin" it in Florida for 4 Canadian Winter Months..in fun city,Zephyrhills, Hillcrest RV Resorts, Gil

Have found quite an informative listing for my father S/L Lloyd E. Logan with 405 Pathfinders. Quite in detail of him being shotdown. I'm still reading .... but fantastic website.

Looking for information and the service record of my father S/L James Gordon Mann Loomis who served at base 62 from 42-45. Pictures and the names of the personel that he served with would be nice. Thank you for any help that you can give me. Tom Loomis,Dartmouth, NS

Great to see the RCAF come back to original name. Enjoyed your aircrew members over many years with gratitude following wings presentation at No. 3 FTS Claresholm, Canada Course 38, DEC 1952. Still enjoy many happy moments of flying given by our fine WW II RCAF Spitfire pilot, Flying Officer Cliff King.

Hi,I served from 1952-1955 and was stationed at a number of bases,but one in particular was being part of the advanced party in the opening of #210 AC&W Sqn.,Moisie,Que.,and I have been looking for an old friend by the name of Lionel Chartrand if anyone knows of his wereabouts I would sure like to get in touch with him I never did get to thank him..Avery

12 Squadron Bomber Command Lancaster ND342 PH-U. This bomber was shot down on a bombing run to Essen on 12th Dec 1944. My partner's uncle was the pilot and there were 2 Canadians in the crew. F/Sgt J.R.Patterson, Rear Gunner was killed and F/L Bert E.W Hall, Navigator was also killed. I am compiling all the information I can and have photo's of the crew, raid sheets etc. Would love to find the descendents of these 2 aviators and share all this info with them

SEARCHING FOR BETTY HAYES who left to be with FRANK, Royal Canadian Air Force in 1960. She left her children and has never been heard of since. Her duaghter has searched for 30 years and desperately seeks some closure. Does anyone know what Squadrons served at RAF Uxbridge in 1959/60 so that we might contact them. Grateful for any assistance.

Reply to Andy Davis Reference RAF Records for your father Sgt A C Davis Try the following site Veterans-UK.info They have all the information and forms you can download to apply for your dads records. Cost is 30 pounds. Good luck with your search Regards Rosemary Edmeads

Was trying to look up some old information, and came across this site. Interesting! Hi to all my old friends form the old Air Force, the goods old days. JOB

Great website! Currently looking for relatives of, Stephen George Cockrane Sherman. He flew with my great uncle on Lancaster JB708 which went down 10/11 may 1944.

Enjoy my first visit to your web site. Looking forward for more interestesting topics

I am interested in trying to find a book that was written by a Sgt R O Peterson RCAF called 'Canadian Airmen in Poland' published in 1962'He was a survivor on JP 162 FS-S which was shot down on a mission to deliver supplies in the Warsaw Uprising on Aug 4/5th 1944 If anyone knows where I could obtain a copy I would appreciate hearing from you. Also if you have any information about Sgt Peterson or his family or that of Sgt P J Anderson RCAF also on that same crew. Thanks Rosemary Edmeads daughter of Sgt John Rae RAFVR rear gunner on JP162 Who was KIA

My father, Frederick James Russell, served at RAF Tempsford for part of the war, then transferring to Farnborough. I know nothing of his service record, but would love to find out exactly what he did. He was a quiet, modest man and never spoke of his service. Any help you could give would be greatly appreciated. He was born in Toronto on May 3rd 1921 and died in 2004.

As I look back to the rescue of those 19 Greek sailors off the coast of Cape Breton, it is shocking now to realize how poorly we were to equipped to handle difficult rescue missions. Thanks to the skill of the pilots, we pulled it off.

I was looking for something and i found it on your website. Excellent. Keep up the good work!

SPECIAL DUTIES 148 SQUADRON. I am interested in tracing surviving crew members or their families of Special Duties RAF 148 Squadron serving in Brindisi, Italy 1944 My dad Sgt John F C Rae RAFVR was rear gunner on JP162 FS-S which failed to return Aug 4/5th 1944 was attached to 148 Squadron which served to aid the Polish people in WW2. His crew were: F/O Gavin McCall Pilot RAFVR KIA FL/Eng Sgt R O Anderson RCAF Evader Air/Eng Sgt P J Anderson RCAF Evader W/Op/Air/Gun Sgt Jolley RAFVR Evader Air/Gun Sgt John F C Rae RAFVR KIA Air/Gun Sgt Cliffird Aspinall RAFVR KIA Sgt Underwood, Evader Four crew were able to bale our before plane crashed near Wojnarowa near Krakow. They successfully returned to the UK in March 1945 with the help of the partisans. My dad, F/O McCall and Sgt Aspinall were buried by the villagers and later re interred at Krakow Rakowicki Cemetery Many planes and crews were lost that night The crews are also buried in Krakow. I am interested in finding any members of that flight or their families or anyone else who may have know my dad during his short service with RAFVR (May 1943 to Aug 1944)who would be willing to share their stories.I am trying to keep the memory of my dad and his crew alive by tracing their service and like many folks of my age I did not know my dad. "Whilst their names are spoken among the people they will never be forgotten...." old Celtic saying told to me by Terry Marker of Operationdarkofthemoon. Thanks Kind regards Rosemary Edmeads nee Rae

Hi, I have just discovered your beautiful site this morning. I served in the R.C.A.F. from May 25, 1953 to May 25, 1958 and retired with the rank of L.A.C. On my retirement, I have served as a Field Engineer for the Company CAE, on all the RCAF sites in Quebec and the Maritimes. The two sites in France and the two sites in Germany. I have also served on the CF104 Flight Simulators in Turkey. Follosing this I served on the "Distant Early Warning" line for four and a half years. My total association with "Aviation" is around 17 years. Best regards to the members and ex-members of the RCAF. After 28 years as a Stock Broker, I am presently working as an Author and Consultant and have self-published a book titled "CONVERTIBLE BONDS DEMYSTIFIED" (EbOOK: isbn: 978-1-4269-4691-2. Have a good day.

Beautiful site,

I am interested in knowing if you have any details about my uncle who flew bombers in the allied forces, he came to the UK from Canada and was born in 1922,Donald McCullock

F L Nursey He was the MSE CO at 4 F Wing in 1964.I would like to hear from or about him.The four years I spent there were great. Please use my E Mail.

hi there am kindly looking for aviators out there who can make a kind contribution to my aviation education. the course goes up to USD90000, but you can only pledge any amount and it should be preferably be sent to the air school an not to me. any contribution please, as you know little by little makes a bundle. BLESSING ERIC

BUCHANAN, P/O Douglas John Alexander (J17456) - This article mistakenly states all crew members were killed in a mid-air collision over Belgium. One crew member from KB787 survived and is still alive today, although in poor health. P/O Chis Sutter from Redvers, SK. Canada

We hold a RCAF Veterans lunch in the Yuma,Arizona, American Legion,annually. Next one is February 8 Th,2013. If your around Arizona then call me at 928-341-0075 or by email at rcaflunchyuma@gmail for tickets. Limited space so be early.Its great fun and a chance to meet RCAF people.

I am looking for F/L Livingston "Cap" Foster He was a Native American, Who served as a Flight instructor, I was told he looped his Harvard under the bridge at Niagara falls. He was part of Flight No. 403, any information please contact me at thomas-fry@hotmail.com thanks.

I was Bombing Leader of 51 Sqd,for my 2nd tour of operations, 1944/1945 in Halifaxes, based at RAF Snaith, Yorkshire. 4Group Bomber Command.I now live in Canada to be near my family. I found this site very interesting and I will be watching the unveiling of the Memorial from this side of The Pond

My compliments to this form and the content added by visitors to the site. Since posting information about my Father 3 weeks ago I have made contact with the son of my Father's Navigator from the 1940s Dean Henderson. I also received a nice phone call from the wife of a gentleman my Father flew with in the early 80s on the Cessna Citation. Wonderful indeed!!!

Re., Lance Ritchie's post of March 16, about the passing of his father Bob Ritchie. I believe that my father, Dean Henderson (d. 1987), was Bob Ritchie's navigator in 432 squadron. Lance, if you see this, please contact me at ihender@sympatico.ca Thanks!

F/L Robert (Bob) H Ritchie Dec 1920 - March 2012 A proud pilot. I am the son of Bob Ritchie who has recently passed away. He began as a pilot in the RCAF flying sorties in the Halifax at the end of the war. He then went on with the RCAF to fly many aircraft including the T-33, Sabre, DC-3, Neptune, Search & Rescue helicopters, finally retiring on the Argus from Greenwood in 1964. After this he flew corporate aircraft primarily out of Ontario for many years. I am fortunate to have recovered his log books starting back in the mid 40's on the Tigermoth and will be reviewing them thoroughly. At age 91 my Father had a full life including flying for about 60 of those years. Flying was always his passion. He would beam proudly whenever recognized as a pilot. In his last picture he is proudly wearing his RCAF ball cap with a big happy grin.

My father Stuart Bruce Keith Brackenbury was a FL, Squadron 406 Bomber Command, shot down over Holland (sole survivor) and POW for 3.5 years in Stalug Luft 3...My father died 2008 but I would like to thank each and every person who fought for our freedom for the greatest sacrifice, their lives, and whether or not they survived to present day the emotional and physical toll was high. To the veterans who are still alive may God Bless each and everyone of you and to those who have passed on - May You Rest In Peace Respectfully submitted and thoughtfully stated

Can anyone help me trace my cousins son,his name is Lance Hymer,His father my cousins husband. was Alan Hymer and he was a rear gunner on Lancasters WW11 flying out of Wickenby,North lincs.Unfortunately I have no idea whereabouts Lance lives in Canada but I do know his father Alan was a member of Nanton museum.I would be grateful if anyone knows of Lance and can help.I can be contacted on my e mail address..With Grateful thanks. Michael Page.

I have a blog on 403 Squadron. More than 100 pictures and stories. A grandson of a Spitfire pilot is scanning his grandfather's logbook and photo album and I write articles. I have written close to 100 articles. So visit the site.

for robert(bob)locke i was on st jean course 6313 march 63 to may 63 then to greenwood may 64 to may 65.was also on exercise maple spring when the argus was lost. your name does not jump out to me,but i was misemployed on the comm gnd equipment. our paths must have crossed at one point.my e-mail hkm@eastlink.ca

I served in the RCAF vfrom 1952 to 1955. I was trained as an ACOP at Grand Bend. I worked for a year in Fort Nelson, B.C.both as a controller in the tower, and as an announcer on radio astation CHFN. I served in North Bay as a homer operator assisting CF100s doing let-downs for GCA (PAR). Prior to leaving the service, I spent two months atCoral Harbour, N.W.T. as the junior member of a team providing ATC service for aircraft participating in delivery of equipment for the DEW Line. I left the air force in 1955 to pursue a career as a civilian ATC for Transport Canada for 33 years. I am most proud of my time in the RCAF and was delighted at the recent re-creation of the RCAF as a separate entity.

LAC #78767. St. Jean course # 6403 (January to March '64) Clinton March '64 to December '64 for COM-OP course, then Greenwood January '65. Was on exercise Maple Spring Board at Puerto Rico when we lost the Argus in March '65. Took an early (honourable) discharge because of the coming integration of the three Forces. Looking for anyone I trained or served with.

Son of Joseph M Bourke. WW II, Stirling and Lancaster pilot, shot down - POW at Sagan, Stalag Luft III and Son in-law of William (Mickey) Reinhart DFM, DFC, 97 ops. Any connections?

I am looking for next of kin for a Sgt Brady CJ RCAF R140692. Sgt Brady was serving with 576 sqn RAF Elsham Wolds . He was killed in action over Neuss Germany along with the rest of the crew on Sept 23/24 1944.I have his logbook and would like to return it to his family if possible . Thank You Steve Cook

I'm ex-USAF, 526 Squadron. Looking for information on my friend F/O E.S. 'Stu' Oliver,212608, RCAF, died 2 Sep 1955, near Zweibrucken. I can't remember which Squadron he was in, either 413Sq, 427Sq or 434Sq. Any one remember him, or "Croc" ?

My uncle was a member of 138 Squadron from September 1944 until he was KIA over the North Sea (Norway) on the 26th February, 1945. On board was F/S Hagarty of the RCAF I would like to know if any of his family could contact me as I am interested to see what information or photos they may have. (I could only get one of my uncle F/O John Edward Stanton) I am also in contact with the family of the Wireless Operator. I am not into family history, only my uncles RAAF/RCAF/RAF history.

To access the Liberator story,this might be simpler,just click my name "William (Bill ) Nurse" in the header Scroll to and click "A Life To Short "

was attached to base hospital,esquimalt,b.c...released in 1971 i'm glad" royal "was brought back.

945uld like to know if there is anything that Iam entitled to after being transferred to the Reserve,General Section, Class"E"on Sept 25 1945.I have heard a word ffrom you folks since then.Nodischarge metal or any other entitlements. Would love to hear from you. joseph

My dad, Jim (James ) Kaiser is about to celebrate his 90th birthday, and wants to contact his old friend Owen Milner. He visited within the last year or two , but we dont have his contact info. Can anyone help?

To my Brothers & Sisters of the Great North may God Bless you in your travels & send you safely into the wild blue yonder TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND OUR GREAT NATIONS - THIS WE WILL DEFEND - AIM HIGH - AMEN (R)ChplnRFBall

Hello from one who retired in the 1964 chop, It's good to see the AF is finally getting back to a level that is acceptable {almost}. I still miss the word "ROYAL" from the title for the CAF..

Retired as BCWO in 1986 in Winnipeg. A member of 899 Wing in Vernon BC

F/Lt Carley was my Uncle's Pilot at 138 Squadron Tempsford from 8th June 1944 until February 1945. My uncle was Albert Edward Heap, Flight Engineer and I have recently viewed Carley's handwritten accounts of their flights to mainly France, Denmark and Norway. Your entry says that the destinations are unknown, but I have digitally photographed all of his flight reports if anyone is interested. Unfortunately my Uncle was sent to Burma following his time at Tempsford and was killed on his way home when the aircraft broke apart in mid-air killing all 22 on board. It is good to read that F/Lt Carley did not meet the same fate. I did not know either that he had won the DFC as it was not recorded in the Station ORB which I also have.

in remembrance of my brother f/o dave smith,sabre pilot 421 squadron grostenquin france 1959.my sincerist thanks to one and all for the wonderfull work and dedication to the association and likewise the imense pride i derive as a member.keep up the good work.

In rememberance of my father Conrad Alan Moth.