BELANGER, FS Eileen (W301510) - British Empire Medal - Station Scoudouc - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946. Enlisted in Quebec City, 21 January 1942. To Women?s Training Depot, 12 February 1942 as Equipment Assistant. Served at No.13 SFTS, 14 March to 22 May 1942. Promoted Corporal, 20 May 1942. At No.6 Manning Depot, 22 May to 20 June 1942 when posted to Rockcliffe. Promoted Sergeant, 1 December 1942. Posted to Recruiting Centre, Quebec, 18 December 1942, serving there to 17 February 1943. At No.5 SFTS, 17 February to 25 March 1943. At No.6 SFTS, 25 March 1943 to 21 July 1943. To Halifax, 21 August 1943. To Newfoundland, 26 August 1943. To Composite Training School, 24 November 1943. To Eastern Air Command, 27 January 1944. Posted to Scoudouc, 17 February 1944. Promoted Flight Sergeant, 1 May 1944. To No.3 Release Centre, 15 September 1945. Retired 28 September 1945. Later married P.M. Stolze, New York. Award presented 18 December 1947. Flight Sergeant Belanger has been the senior non-commissioned officer in charge of airwomen at this unit for eighteen months, during which time she has been outstanding in the efficient manner in which she has performed her duties. She has been tireless in her efforts to promote the welfare of personnel under her and her personal example has been an inspiration at all times.

BELANGER, F/L Maurice John (J10432) - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.113 Squadron (Canada) - Award effective 1 January 1943 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 55/43 dated 15 January 1943. Born in Ottawa, 25 June 1919. Educated in British Columbia; worked as a steward for one season on White Pass and Yukon Company Railway and one year as a Hudson Bay Company clerk, earning money for university. Also in Vancouver Sea Cadets, 1935-1938. Enlisted in Vancouver, 15 June 1940. To No.1 ITS, 24 June 1940; graduated and promoted LAC, 19 July 1940 when posted to No.8 EFTS; may have graduated 15 September 1940 but not posted to No.4 SFTS until 12 October 1940; graduated and promoted Sergeant, 20 December 1940. Attended No.1 ANS, 5 January to 3 March 1941. Instructed in navigation at No.3 SFTS (4 March to 18 May 1941) and No.11 SFTS (19 May 1941 to 8 May 1942). Commissioned 1 March 1942. To No.1 ANS (9 May to 9 June 1942). Had now compiled about 1,000 hours flying. Reported to No.113 Squadron on 27 June 1942 (123 sorties; left 12 May 1943). Active in training crews for No.113 (BR) Squadron. In period 25 September to 29 September 1942 he attacked submarines three times in the Gulf of St.Lawrence including one at night without flares. On staff of Station Sydney, May-November 1943. Posted overseas, arrived UK 31 January 1944. To No.21 (P) AFU (21 March to 25 April 1944), No.82 OTU (25 April to 16 July 1944), No.1659 HCU (16 July to 24 August 1944). Served in No.425 Squadron, 24 August 1944 to 1 February 1945 (20 sorties). Repatriated 15 February 1945; released 23 April 1945. Later worked for TCA. Died in Ladner, British Columbia, 31 March 2012. For added details on his work in Eastern Air Command, see W.A. Douglas, Birth of a National Air Force (Volume II of official RCAF history) and issues of Roundel, early 1965. RCAF photo PL-1538 shows LAC M.J. Belanger (Vancouver), LAC E.W.L, Campbell (Drumheller) and LAC A.C. Coles (Vancouver). Card says DFC and Bar sent by registered mail, 17 March 1947 but photo PL-16011 shows him with parents after investiture. // This officer has completed a total of 1,200 hours flying. His devotion to duty has set an example and has been a source of inspiration to the members of his squadron. In addition to demonstrating his ability as squadron navigator and pilot he has carried out three attacks against U-Boats, inflicting damage on one, probably sinking a second and possibly sinking a third. Two of these attacks took place within a period of eighteen hours, during which time he was on continuous duty. During one attack, which was carried out at night, he displayed tenacity of purpose, courage and skill when taking advantage of occasional moonlight he pressed home a good attack at extremely low level. // NOTE: In at least one case (and perhaps all) the object of his attacks was U-517. Report of his first attack on a U-Boat gives date as 25 September 1942, time 0153 GMT, location 49̊37" North 64̊ 48" West. Hudson aircraft 624 of No.113 Squadron. Others in crew were P/O J.H. Houser (navigator, later Mentioned in Despatches and awarded DFC), Flight Sergeant D.C. Bullock (WAG, later Mentioned in Despatches and awarded DFC) and Corporal F.N. LeMarre (Radio Mechanic). // Description of Attack: // The Hudson aircraft, cruising at 2,000 feet, sighted a submarine off the starboard bow at a distance of one mile. The position is 35 miles east of the locality of our [Eastern Air Command] Thirtieth attack on the previous day, and it is quite possible that the same submarine was attacked. // The visibility in the moon path was 10 miles. The cloud cover was 7/10 at 3,500 feet and there was a light general haze. The wind direction was 350̊ True with a speed of about 17 knots. // The aircraft launched an immediate attack by manoeuvring to get the dark object sighted into the moon path and at the same time lose altitude. As soon as the U-Boat was recognized, a direct attack was made, although the identification was not positive until the separation distance was only 500 yards. Four 25-lb depth charges, fused for 25 feet, were released as a 40-foot spaced stick, from a height of 40 feet, at an angle of about 30̊ to the U-boat’s port beam, while the submarine was still surfaced. A quick turn to port was completed and the conning tower machine gunned as the aircraft completed the turn. // Assessment of Attack // The crew report that the depth charges exploded on each side and within 10 feet of the U-Boat’s hull, just ahead of the conning tower. No evidence of damage was seen following the attack, and within five minutes the moon disappeared behind heavy clouds. The aircraft stayed in the vicinity for 35 minutes. Due to this lack of evidence the assessment for this attack is “no damage”. However the submarine must have received a terrific shock. // The execution of this attack was excellent. Although this was the first attack made by this crew, it was carried out with decision and skill. // Report of his second attack on a U-Boat gives date as 25 September 1942, time 1959 GMT, location 47̊34" North 62̊ 36" West. Hudson aircraft 624 of No.113 Squadron. Others in crew were P/O J.H. Houser (navigator, in first attack), Flight Sergeant D.C. Bullock (WAG, in first attack) and Sergeant R. Cameron (second WAG) // Description of Attack: // The second attack on a submarine this day was carried out by the same aircraft with almost the same crew, northwest of the Magdalen Islands in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The aircraft was patrolling at 2,000 feet when a submarine was sighted at a distance of three miles, 30̊ on the starboard bow. It appeared to be the 740-ton type; guns were comparatively close to and aft of the conning tower, the larger one forward. // The visibility was about ten miles with a heavy haze and 3/10 alto-cumulous clouds at 4,000 feet. The wind direction was 240̊ at 21 knots. // An immediate attack was started and from a height of 50 feet, four 250-lb depth charges, fuzed for 25 feet, were dropped as a 40-foot-spaced stick, at an angle of about 45̊ to the starboard beam, while the deck of the U-Boat was still visible. // Assessment of Attack: // The depth charges overshot, but No.1 was seen to land within 5 to 10 feet of the hull, The others were spaced at 40 feet intervals away from the hull. Fifteen minutes later, a large air bubble came to the surface and a small oil slick developed. The submarine was probably only “slightly damaged” but must have received a good shock. // Report of his third attack on a U-Boat gives date as 29 September 1942, time 1723 GMT, location 48̊42" North 63̊ 55" West. Hudson aircraft “K” of No.113 Squadron. Same crew as in second attack (Houser, Bullock, Cameron). // Description of Attack: // The aircraft was returning from an anti-submarine patrol when it sighted and skilfully attacked a fully surfaced submarine and at the same time obtained an excellent photographic record of the event. // The weather was clear with unlimited visibility with 5/10 scattered cumulus clouds at 3,500 feet. Wind direction was 314̊ True with a speed of 31 knots. // The aircraft was cruising at 5,000 feet when the submarine was sighted 45 ̊ on the starboard bow. An immediate attack was started from a height of 50 to 60 feet, four 150-lb depth charges were dropped as a 40-foot spaced stick, on a line about 75̊ to the starboard beam of the U-Boat. 700 rounds of ammunition were fired at the submarine by the aircraft’s machine guns. // The submarine was evidently of the 740-ton class. Decks and conning tower were painted battleship grey. Guns were close, fore and aft, of the conning tower, the larger one forward of, and farthest from, the conning tower. Railing were visible on the after deck. No net cutter was noted. // Assessment of Attack: // The depth charges were seen to explode straddling the hull slightly ahead of the conning tower while the conning tower was still visible. The U-Boat’s bow then came up out of the water; all forward motion seemed to have ceased, and it then settled out of view. With the depth charges set 40 feet apart and with an individual lethal radius of 16 feet, the submarine’s pressure hull should be damaged by three depth charges. // Unfortunately no evidence of damage was noted. Three flame floats and four sea markers were dropped to mark the position, but during the one hour and 55 minutes that the aircraft stayed in the vicinity, no air or oil bubbles were noted. The sea was very rough, so minor disturbances would not have been seen. The depth of water is about 150 fathoms. The relieving aircraft also patrolled this section but no reports were received of any further evidence at any time after the attack. // The series of pictures recording the attack includes one of the submarine taken at a distance of about half a mile just prior to the attack. The submarine was submerging broadside to the waves and the after deck was still visible. The next picture shows the depth charge disturbance and spray about 10 seconds after the explosion. This picture shows the wake of the submarine leading into the disturbed water, positive evidence of the accuracy of the attack. The next picture shows the depth charge disturbance with the submarine wake leading into it and a short wake on the other side, probably caused by the conning tower. The last picture shows the depth charge disturbance and the wake of the submarine after it had passed through the depth charge zone. From this picture it seems evident that the depth charge explosions had lifted the submarine, making it just break surface slightly. There was no further evidence of the presence of the submarine. // The series of photographs is quite complete, and forms a remarkable pictorial record of this attack. It is unfortunate that no evidence of damage to, or destruction of, the U-Boat was forthcoming, so that the crew could get full credit for such an exceptionally executed attack. This attack was the third by this captain and crew. On the 25th September, just four days previous, they had carried out two attacks on enemy submarines in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. // BELANGER, F/L Maurice John (J10432) - Bar to Distinguished Flying Cross - No.425 Squadron - Award effective 10 May 1945 as per London Gazette dated 22 May 1945 and AFRO 1147/45 dated 13 July 1945. // Since being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Flight Lieutenant Belanger has participated in attacks against such heavily defended targets as Kiel, Duisburg, Essen, Karlsruhe, and Cologne. He has on many occasions flown his damaged aircraft back to base without injury to his crew. On one of these occasions, in October 1944, this officer was captain of an aircraft detailed to attack Dortmund. On approaching the target, the bomber was illuminated by searchlights and heavily engaged by anti-aircraft fire. Displaying great coolness and superb airmanship Flight Lieutenant Belanger succeeded in evading the defences and pressed home a telling attack from low level. His determination and unfailing devotion to duty at all times, have set an inspiring example to the whole squadron. // DHH file 181.009 D.1510 (Library and Archives Canada RG.24 Vol.20600) has recommendation drafted by S/L J.E.G. St. Jean (acting Commanding Officer), 15 January 1945 when he had flown 778 hours 45 minutes (130 sorties in Canada, 20 sorties on current tour). // On the night of 6th October 1944, Flight Lieutenant Belanger, DFC, was pilot of a Halifax bomber detailed to bomb Dortmund, Germany. Approximately thirteen minutes from the target, his aircraft was coned for eight minutes and met constant barrages of heavy and predicted flak. Under this stress, Flight Lieutenant Belanger, exhibiting great coolness and superb airmanship, succeeded in evading the enemy defences. His mission was successfully completed and the bombing of the target was carried out at 10,000 feet instead of the predicted height of 15,000 feet due to violent evasive action. // On this, as well as on many other occasions, this intrepid officer has flown his crippled aircraft back to base without injuries to his crew. // An exceptionally keen and efficient pilot who has recently completed a second tour of operations over such heavily defended targets as Kiel, Duisburg, Essen, Karlsruhe and Cologne. // Flight Lieutenant Belanger has displayed unshakable determination and devotion to duty at all times which have been an inspiration to the whole squadron. I strongly recommend this highly capable and outstanding leader of men for the immediate award of a Bar to the Distinguished Flying Cross. // RCAF Press Release No. 1013 dated 7 January 1943, transcribed by Huguette Oates, reads: // A direct hit on a German submarine cruising close to the Canadian shore was scored by the “Canada-wide” crew of a Royal Canadian Air Force coastal patrol aircraft in the latter part of 1942, it was revealed at R.C.A.F. Headquarters today by Hon. C.G. Power M.C., Minister of National Defence for Air. With the usual caution against over-optimistic reports where direct evidence of the U-boat’s destruction is not available, this was assessed as a “promising attack”. // Flight Lieutenant M.J. Belanger, DFC, of Vancouver, B.C., was “skipper” of the crew composed of Pilot Officer, J.H. Houser, Hamilton, Ontario, Flight Sergeant D.C. Bullock of Winnipeg and Sergeant R.M. Cameron of Springhill, N.S. Thus Canada was represented from “coast to coast”. // Major Power’s announcement tells of a heavy attack on the U-boat as depth charges were rained down and machine gun bullets beat a tattoo on the enemy’s hull. “This aircraft sighted the wake of a U-boat off its starboard bow”, the official summary reads. “Speed of the U-boat was estimated at from eight to ten knots. The aircraft dived to attack and released a stick of depth charges across the U-boat’s track while the U-boat was only partially submerged. The depth charges were soon to explode all around the hull slightly ahead of the conning tower. The U-boat’s hull came up out of the water, and all forward motion stopped. It then appeared to settle straight down. The sea was very rough, under the influence of a 31-knot wind, and no evidence of wreckage, oil or air bubbles was observed during the time the aircraft remained in the area. Then running up to attack, 700 pounds of machine gun ammunition were fired at the U-boat which was of the 740-ton class, painted light grey.” // The commanding officer’s summary of the engagement, following perusal of photographs made by the attacking aircraft says: “In view of the photographic evidence which shows the submarine completely bracketed by depth charges, and in the light of ensuing events, it is reasonable to assume that the U-boat has been destroyed. Unless subsequent evidence proves differently, the crew of the aircraft should be credited with a kill.” // Flight Lieutenant Belanger, the skipper, whose flying skill resulted in an officially credited “direct hit”, was born at Ottawa, Ontario but his father, R. Belanger now resides at 4479 Blenheim Street, Vancouver, B.C. He trained at No.1 Manning Depot, Toronto; No.1 Initial Training School, Toronto; No.8 Elementary Flying Training School, Vancouver; No.4 Service Flying Training School, Saskatoon; and Central Navigation School, Rivers. He joined his present squadron in June of last year. // The Navigator was Pilot Officer J.H. Houser, whose father, W.H.A. Houser resides at 362 Herkimer Street, Hamilton, Ontario. He trained at No.4 M. Depot, Quebec, P.Q.; No.3 I.T.S., Victoriaville; No. 9 Air Observer School, St. John; No.6 Bombing and Gunnery School, Mountain View; and No.2 Air Navigation School, Pennfield Ridge, N.B., before joining the Bomber Reconnaissance squadron in June. // Flight Sergeant D.C. Bullock’s home is at 318 Morley Street, Winnipeg, where his wife now resides. He enlisted at Vancouver and trained at No.2 Manning Depot, Brandon; No.2 Wireless School, Calgary; and No.3 Bombing and Gunnery School, Macdonald. He is Wireless Operator-Air Gunner and joined the squadron in March. // The other Wireless Operator-Air Gunner was Sergeant R.M. Cameron whose mother, Mrs. E.M. Cameron lives at Springhill, N.S. He enlisted at Moncton and trained at No.1 Manning Depot, Toronto; No.1 Initial Training School, Toronto; No.1 Wireless School, Montreal; and No.1 Bombing and Gunnery School, Jarvis. He joined the squadron in August. // This was one of three attacks by aircraft skippered by Flight Lieutenant Belanger on German submarines operating off the East coast and all were made within 113 hours. All of the members of his crew shared in the three attacks except Flight Sergeant Cameron who was replaced on one of the attacks by Corp. F.N. LaMarre, of Montreal, a radio technician who was on a test flight and is the only member of the squadron’s ground crew to have been “in” on a “show” they would all like to see. // In first of the three attacks, Flight Lieutenant Belanger said it was just before midnight when he spotted a “white streak” on the sea immediately below. It was certainly a wake but there was some “yes it is – no it isn’t” discussion before they caught the outline of the U-boat in the moon-path. The conning tower and the deck with forward gun were quite visible. “We came in on his tail and let go with a load of depth charges,” Flight Lieutenant Belanger reported. “We circled and the conning tower was still showing… So we poured in a few rounds for good measure.” Then the moon was clouded over and it was pitch black on the sea. Weather the next day prevented any check on the result of the attack if any were visible. // Flying Officer Houser, the navigator, was in his “office” in the nose of the aircraft. After he had checked everything for the attack, he said he sat back to watch the show. “The skipper kept going lower and lower. I was sure that he was going to ram the sub instead of bomb it,” Houser said. Corporal La Marre probably got the biggest thrill out of the attack. He had been overseas as a radio technician and his comment was “I had to come back to Canada to get a crack at those so and so’s”. // The second attack by the crew of the “Kayo”, their name for their “skycrate” – came 14 hours later. Subs had been reported twice during the day but the U-Boats submerged before attacks were possible. ”When we started our patrol, we knew there was at least one prowling around somewhere and it was just a case of catching him unawares,” said Flight Lieutenant Belanger. “It was just about five o’clock when I spotted him off the starboard just as he surfaced. We caught him flat-footed… We let the bombs go while his deck was still awash and one of them dropped right beside him. As we came about on the return circuit, we could see the conning tower just disappearing and eight minutes later oil bubbles appeared.” The next day an oil slick in the area of the attack was reported by another aircraft. “It was a honey of an attack and I’ll bet they really got a shaking up”, was Flying Officer Houser’s report. // The last of three attacks was considered “the best of the lot” by the crew and was the one which Major Power officially announced today as “promising”. “I spotted him fully surfaced… He was so far away he looked like a pencil passing through the water. He was dead ahead but I doubt if he saw us until we started pouring lead into him. “I think we had a perfect straddle with our depth charges and 700 rounds of ammunition were fired at good range.” Houser who was, as usual, in the nose, said that it was “really a hot attack. “I could see the machine gun bullets splattering around the conning tower. In fact, when we were directly over and dropped our bombs, the conning tower was still out of water. It was the best attack of the lot. That sub sure took it on the chin and if they lived through that one… if they ever reach port, they’ll think twice before venturing out again.” // Flight Sergeant Bullock who took pictures of the attack said he climbed all over the captain to get his shots. “As soon as the sub was spotted, I grabbed the camera. I nearly broke the skipper’s neck trying to get a shot of the sub through his window…. It was a dandy attack.”

LANG, P/O James Cumming (J18169) - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.51 Squadron - Award effective 6 November 1943 as per London Gazette dated 16 November 1943 and AFRO 2610/43 dated 17 December 1943. Born in November 1921 in Vancouver; home there (clerk in law office for six months and in a bank one year); enlisted there 15 March 1941 and posted to No.2 Manning Depot. To No.12 SFTS (guard), 16 May 1941. To No.2 WS, 19 July 1941; promoted LAC, 18 August 1941; graduated 6 December 1941 when posted to No.3 BGS, Macdonald; graduated and promoted Sergeant, 5 January 1942. To ?Y? Depot, 6 January 1942. Embarked for overseas, 23 January 1942; arrived in UK, 10 February 1942. At No.1 Signal School, Cranwell, 10 April to 30 April 1942; No.1 Advanced Flying Unit, Wigtown, Scotland, 2-30 May 1942 (Ansons); No.19 OTU, Kinloss, 30 May 1942 to 20 August 1942 (Whitleys; promoted Flight Sergeant, 5 July 1942); with No.50 Squadron, Swinderby, 28 August to 14 October 1942; at No.15 OTU, Harwell, instructing, 20 December 1942 to 30 February 1943 (promoted WO2, 5 January 1943); with No.51 Squadron, Snaith, 20 May to 14 October 1943 (promoted WO1, 5 July 1943; commissioned 18 July 1943); at No.23 OTU, Stratford, instructing, 12 October 1943 to 15 March 1944 (promoted Flying Officer, 18 January 1944); at No.22 OTU, 15 March to 26 August 1944; special leave in Canada, 5 September to 23 November 1944; to No.76 Base, 3 January 1944; to No.75 Base, 15 February 1945; attached to No.1661 HCU, 16 February to 21 March 1945; with No.431 Squadron, 21 March to 5 September 1945 (arrived back in Canada 6 June 1945). To No.405 Squadron, 22 October 1945; to Station Greenwood, 28 November 1945; to Station Dartmouth, 28 January 1946; released 1 July 1946. No citation in AFRO other than \"completed many successful operations against the enemy in which [he] displayed high skill, fortitude and devotion to duty.\" NOTE: On a form dated 25 August 1944 (requesting transfer to daylight operations on Bostons, Marauders or Mitchells) he stated he had flown 600 hours, of which 172 were operational (29 sorties, one tour).

LANGDON, F/L Ivan Hugh (J23902) - Mention in Despatches - Overseas - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 388/46 dated 12 April 1946. Born 21 March 1924. Home in Kenilworth, Ontario; enlisted Toronto, 4 May 1942 and posted to No.1 Manning Depot. To No.4 Manning Depot, 25 June 1942. To No.5 ITS, 29 August 1942; graduated and promoted LAC, 24 October 1942 when posted to No.4 BGS; graduated 9 January 1943 when posted to No.4 AOS; graduated and commissioned, 19 February 1943. To ?Y? Depot, 5 March 1943. To RAF overseas, 26 March 1943. Promoted Flying Officer, 19 August 1943. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 19 February 1945. Repatriated 2 August 1945. Retired 21 September 1945. Died in Guelph, Ontario, 1 April 2010 as per Legion Magazine ?Last Post? column, September/October 2010.

LANGFORD, F/L Patrick Wilson (C1631) - Mention in Despatches - No.16 OTU (deceased) - Award effective 8 June 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 1729/44 dated 11 August 1944. Born 4 November 1919 in Edmonton. Educated at Jasper Public and High Schools, September 1926 to June 1936 and Banff High School, September 1936 to June 1937. Worked for Brewster Transport as a driver (summers) and was six months on Engineering Surveys in the National Parks (chainman and instrument work). Home given as Victoria (next of kin). Enlisted in Edmonton, 29 January 1940 and commissioned as of that date. Taken on strength of Western Air Command Headquarters, Victoria, 29 January 1940 but assigned to Calgary Aero Club (Gypsey Moth aircraft, 29 hours 25 minutes dual, 26 hours 35 minutes solo). To No.1 ITS, Toronto, 4 May 1940. To Station Trenton, 31 May 1940. To Camp Borden, 17 June 1940. Awarded pilot’s flying badge, 19 August 1940. Promoted Flying Officer and posted to Station Trenton, 5 October 1940. To No.6 SFTS, Dunnville, 21 November 1940, serving there to 7 April 1942 (promoted Flight Lieutenant, 9 August 1941). Emplaned from Canada, 7 April 1942; disembarked in Britain, 9 April 1942. Taken on strength of No.3 PRC. To No.16 OTU, 19 May 1942. Wounded and POW 28/29 July 1942 while piloting Wellington R1450 of No.16 OTU on a raid on Lubeck; shot down by a night fighter. Pilot was taken prisoner unhurt but Langford and the rear gunner were taken prisoner seriously injured. He had baled out with his parachute on fire and was badly burned and hospitalized for two months before being sent on 1 October 1942 to Stalag Luft III in the province of Lower Silesia near the town of Sagan (now Zagan in Poland). At the time of his capture his father (who had been serving in England with the Canadian Forestry Corps) had returned to Canada. Others in crew were 118019 P/O Lowe, 121572 P/O Litzow, 1028991 Sergeant Atchison, NZ411066 Sergeant Gray, 1252067 Sergeant White. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 1 August 1942. To Stalag Luft III, 1 October 1942. Shot 25 March 1944 following the Great Escape from Stalag Luft III, Sagen. No citation. The following is from Wikipedia: As prisoner No. 710 Langford was involved in the planning and excavation of the tunnel code-named "Harry" which was located under the barrack's stove in Room 23 of Block 104. He was also the "trapfuehrer" responsible to ensure that the red hot stove on its tiled piece of removable flooring was back in place over the tunnel whenever the guards were nearby. He mastered his technique to a point that he could close the trap door above the tunnellers cushioned with blankets to kill any hollow sound, and get the stove in place with carefully replaced dust and dirt within 20 seconds of a guard approaching. Langford saved the tunnel from discovery on several occasions. The tunnel was completed in early March 1944 measuring 106.07 m (348 ft) in length and the date for the break-out was set for 24 March. Approximately 600 airmen had worked on various aspects of the tunnel's construction. A list of 220 people was compiled for the actual escape but only 80 managed to get through the tunnel and of these, four were apprehended at the tunnel's exit.[ He was one of the 76 men who escaped the prison camp on the night of 24–25 March 1944 in the escape now famous as "the Great Escape". Having got clear of the camp Langford was in a party of officers who fought their way through the snow and bitter cold walking as fast as they could, they kept pushing onwards despite the weather and survived freezing nights outdoors only to be recaptured on 28 March 1944. He was in the party with Ian Cross, Jack Grisman, Sandy Gunn and Tom Leigh held at Gorlitz Civil Prison, where on the morning of 31 March 1944 Keith Ogilvie saw Edgar Humphreys, Dutchy Swain, Chaz Hall, Brian Evans, Wally Valenta, George McGill, Pat Langford, "Adam" Wlodzimierz Kolanowski, Bob Stewart and "Hank" Henry Birkland being led away to a covered truck, They were all shot in a clearing off the Gorlitz to Sagan road just outside Gorlitz and cremated at Liegnitz by the Gestapo. Langford was one of the 50 escapers executed and murdered by the Gestapo. Originally his remains were buried at Sagan; he is now buried in part of the Poznan Old Garrison Cemetery; he is also commemorated by the Royal Canadian Air Force.[27] His name was amongst those in the list of the murdered prisoners which was published when news broke on or about 19–20 May 1944.[28] and he is also mentioned in the "Ottawa Citizen" on 27 February 1946. His assessments in Canada are interesting. As of 1 May 1941 he was described as “Keenest, most through of all Flying Instructors in No.2 Squadron. Conduct very satisfactory. Handles duties in very satisfactory manner. Decided improvement has been noted since he assumed command. Strongly recommended by Commanding Officer, No.6 SFTS for promotion to rank of Flight Lieutenant.” On 26 November 1941, S/L W.M. Foster (Visiting Flight) noted that he had 620 hours of flying; tested him on Harvard and wrote that his Sequences were “above average”, Voice “emphatic”, Manner “forcefull”, an dability to impart knowledge “above average”. He described Langford as “A very competent pilot and instructor. He presents flying demonstrations in an accurate fashion and his explanations and sequence are delivered in a forceful and logical fashion.” As of 15 December 1941 S/L R.L. Lee wrote, “This officer has been employed as Instructor, Flight Commander and Examining Officer while on this Station and has shown great keenness and efficiency. He accepts responsibility readily and has good organizing ability. Professional as a Flying Instructor, he is also above average.” To this, W/.C V.H. Patriarche added, “A very good officer. Is a competent instructor and thoroughly efficient Flight Commander. Positive and sensible in his decisions.”

LANGLEY, F/O Alexander Charles (J37508) - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.428 Squadron - Award effective 5 July 1945 as per London Gazette dated 20 July 1945 and AFRO 1619/45 dated 19 October 1945. Born in Vancouver, 12 July 1913; home in Regina (accountant); enlisted Saskatoon, 18 September 1942. To No.2 Manning Depot, 12 January 1943. To No.2 WS, 26 February 1943. To No.7 ITS, 20 March 1943; graduated and promoted LAC, 28 May 1943 but not posted to No.7 AOS until 12 June 1943; graduated and commissioned, 29 October 1943. To “Y” Depot, 12 November 1943. Taken on strength of No.3 PRC, 15 November 1943. Promoted Flying Officer, 29 April 1944. Repatriated 2 August 1945. Retired 19 September 1945. RCAF photo PL-45088 (ex UK-22871 dated 20 July 1945) is captioned as follows: “ Pictured at the seaside with the sandy beaches of Torquay, summer resort home of the RCAF Repatriation Depot in Britain, stretching out behind them are seven air force men waiting to return to their homes in southern Saskatchewan. From left to right they are F/L Henry Fritz, DFC, of Shaunavon, F/O Alex Langley of Regina (2055 Smith Street), Corporal Gordon Beckett of Glenavon, P/O Charles Walwin of Lipton, F/L Phillip Buttar, DFC of Rosetown, F/L Patrick Fennerty, DFM, also of Rosetown, and F/L Regg Watt, DFC of Raymore, A few days after this picture was taken the men were aboard ship on their way to Canada.” Photo PL-45546 (ex UK-24015A dated 5 August 1945) is captioned as follows: “Torquay, England - A day before he was due to leave RCAF Repatriation Depot here for his journey back to Canada, F/O Alex C. Langley, 32-year old navigator of Regina, Saskatchewan, was notified that he had been awarded the DFC for his commendable work with a Lancaster bomber squadron of the Canadian Bomber group in England. Langley, who had been an accountant with the Toronto General Trusts for 14 years before he joined the RCAF in August 1942, commenced his operational career in August 1944. He completed a total of 31 trips to German targets which included the Ruhr Valley, Chemnitz, Nuremberg, Zeitz, Merseburg, Karlsruhe, Stuttgart and Hanover. His aircraft was the target for German fighters on three occasions, but was not damaged, but severe flak once seriously damaged the Lancaster, killed the mid-upper gunner and wounded the wireless operator while the Canadians were attacking Bochum.” Photo PL-48192 shows him with Mrs A.F. Moffat (cousin) and his wife after 1949 Government House investiture. DHist file 181.009 D.1941 (RG.24 Vol.20612) has recommendation dated 21 March 1945 when he had flown 31 sorties (220 hours 50 minutes), 6 October 1944 to 20 February 1945. Living in Toronto, 1950. // Throughout numerous operational missions Flying Officer Langley has displayed skill, courage and determination of the highest order. His aircraft has on several occasions been heavily damaged by anti-aircraft fire but despite this he has remained at his post and rendered valuable aid to his captain. Flying Officer Langley's tenacity and unfailing devotion to duty have been worthy of the highest commendation. // Sortie list with recommendation was as follows: // 6 October 1944 - Dortmund (7.10) // 9 October 1944 - Bochum (4.45) // 23 October 1944 - Essen (6.40) // 25 October 1944 - Essen (5.50) // 2 November 1944 - Dusseldorf (6.00) // 4 November 1944 - Bochum (6.30) // 6 November 1944 - Gelsenkirchen (5.45) // 16 November 1944 - Julich (5.30) // 18 November 1944 - Munster (6.40) // 21 November 1944 - Castrop (7.05) // 27 November 1944 - Neuss (6.20) // 30 November 1944 - Duisburg (6.25) // 2 December 1944 - Hagen (7.30) // 4 December 1944 - Karlsruhe (7.15) // 5 December 1944 - Soest (7.05) // 18 December 1944 - Duisburg (7.05) // 21 December 1944 - Cologne (6.50) // 24 December 1944 - Dusseldorf (4.45) // 2 January 1945 - Nuremberg (6.50) // 5 January 1945 - Hanover (5.45) // 6 January 1945 - Hanau (7.40) // 14 January 1945 - Merseberg (9.30) // 16 January 1945 - Zeitz (9.00) // 28 January 1945 - Stuttgart (8.40) // 1 February 1945 - Ludwigshaven (7.50) // 2 February 1945 - Weishaven (7.15) // 4 February 1945 - Bonn (6.50) // 7 February 1945 - Hassun (7.00) // 13 February 1945 - Dresden (10.25) // 14 February 1945 - Chemnitz (9.25) // 20 February 1945 - Dortmund (7.30) // RCAF Press Release 10811 of 19 July 1945 deals with several Saskatchewan aircrew at Torquay, waiting for repatriation. Of Langley it says: // While serving with the Ghost squadron of Canadian Bomber Group, Langley flew a tour of operations and, although he was not hurt himself, his rear gunner was killed and his wireless air gunner wounded by flak. As pilot, Langley brought the aircraft to an emergency field but the Lancaster was damaged beyond repair. Later he instructed for five months.

LANGLEY, P/O Victor John (J93673) - Mention in Despatches - Overseas - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 388/46 dated 12 April 1946. Born May 1923. Home in Richard, Saskatchewan; enlisted Saskatoon, 3 October 1941. Granted Leav Without Pay until 9 January 1942 when posted to No.2 Manning Depot. To No.5 Personnel Holding Unit, 31 January 1942. To No.2 BGS (guard), 14 February 1942. To No.2 ITS, 28 March 1942; graduated and promoted LAC, 20 June 1942 but not posted to No.15 EFTS until 1 August 1942; to No.11 SFTS, 10 November 1942; graduated and promoted Sergeant, 5 February 1943. To ?Y? Depot, 19 February 1943. To RAF overseas, 8 March 1943. Promoted Flight Sergeant, 5 August 1943. Commissioned 6 January 1945. Promoted Flying Officer, 6 July 1945. Repatriated 28 October 1945. Retired 20 November 1945.

LANGLOIS, FS Joseph Henri Napoleon (R64211) - Mention in Despatches - No.62 Base - Award effective 1 January 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 379/45 dated 2 March 1945. Born at St.Claire, Quebec 21 June 1913; home in Brantford; enlisted Hamilton, 1 June 1940. Aero engine mechanic, he held the following ranks: AC2 on 1 June 1940; AC1 on 1 September 1940; LAC as of 1 December 1940, Corporal as of 15 August 1941; Sergeant as of 1 Oct 1942, FS on 11 March 1944. Postings as follows: TTS, St. Thomas, 28 June 1940 to 30 October 1940; No.5 SFTS, 30 October 1940 to 2 January 1942; ?Y? Depot, 3 January 1942; No.3 PRC, 21 January 1942; No.410 Sqn, 31 January 1942 to 7 July 1942; No.425 Sqn, 7 July 1942 to 12 August 1944; No.62 Base, 12 August 1944 until repatriated to Canada 22 February 1945; to No.1 Air Command, 6 March 1945; to No.4 Reserve Equipment and Maintenance Unit, 5 April 1945; to Mountain View, 5 September 1945; to Lachine, 29 December 1945; to UK again, 8 January 1946; to No.416 Sqn, 26 January 1946; repatriated 17 June 1946; to No.9 (Transport) Group, 29 July 1946; to National Research Council, 16 August 1946; to Rockcliffe, 24 September 1946; released 21 October 1946. While at Station Thorthorpe his superior, F/L W.S. Hall, wrote on 11 September 1944, ?This NCO is of high calibre and has been recommended for a Mention in Despatches.?

LANGLOIS, F/L Joseph Marie Roland (J27240) - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.425 Squadron - Award effective 3 November 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 1/45 dated 5 January 1945. Born 11 November 1917 in St.Moise, Matapedia, Quebec. Educated there, Rimouski (1933-34), St. Annes College (1934-35, special English course) and St. Dunstan?s University (commercial course, 1935-1036). Home in Quebec (salesman); enlisted there 16 September 1940 as Wireless Operator (Ground) and posted to No.4 Manning Depot. To No.1 Manning Depot, 7 February 1941. To No.1 WS, 29 March 1941. Remustered to General Duties, 13 September 1941. To No.13 SFTS, 20 October 1941. Promoted AC1, 13 December 1941. Promoted LAC, 13 March 1942. To No.3 ITS, 12 September 1942; graduated 5 November 1942 when posted to No.11 EFTS; graduated 5 February 1943 when posted to No.13 SFTS; graduated and commissioned, 11 June 1943. To ?Y? Depot, 26 June 1943. To United Kingdom, 6 July 1943. Disembarked in Britain, 16 July 1943. To No.15 (P) AFU, 3 August 1943. Attached to No.1511 Beam Approach Training Flight, 14-20 September 1943. To No.23 OTU, 9 November 1943. Promoted Flying Officer, 11 December 1943. To No.61 Base, 19 March 1944 to attend Battle School. Attached to No.1664 Heavy Conversion Unit, 28 March to 30 April 1944. To No.425 Squadron, 30 April 1944. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 10 July 1944. Repatriated 5 November 1944. To St. Hubert, 7 January 1945. To No.124 (Communications) Squadron, 27 March 1945. To No.2 Release Centre, 25 August 1946. Retired 28 August 1946. Medal sent by registered mail, 10 March 1949. Died in Montreal, 28 December 1988 as per Airforce Magazine, issue of July-August-September 1989. In September 1944, Flight Lieutenant Langlois was detailed to attack an airfield in Holland. When nearing the target the aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft fire. A large piece of shell struck the casing of the port engine. Shortly afterwards the engine became useless. Some other damage had also been sustained but Flight Lieutenant Langlois continued to the target and executed a successful attack. This officer has completed many sorties and has displayed commendable skill and determination throughout. Original recommendation by W/C H.C. LeDoux in DHH file 181.009 D.1730 (Library and Archives Canada RG.24 Vol.20607); drafted 18 September 1944 when he had flown 31 sorties (139 hours 25 minutes). Sortie list and submission as follows: 8 May 1944 - St. Pierre (4.00) 10 May 1944 - Ghent (4.10) 22 May 1944 - Le Mans (5.10) 27 May 1944 - Bourg Leopold (5.00) 31 May 1944 - Au Fevre (4.25) 2 June 1944 - Neufchatel (3.45) 5 June 1944 - Houlgate (5.25) 6 June 1944 - Coutrances (5.50) 7 June 1944 - Acheres (4.55) 21 June 1944 - St. Martin (4.45) 23 June 1944 - Bientques (4.00) 24 June 1944 - Bemieres (3.55) 27 June 1944 - Foret d?Eary (4.10) 1 July 1944 - Biennais (3.55) 3 July 1944 - Biennais (4.15) 5 July 1944 - Biennais (3.15) 7 July 1944 - Caen (4.20) 17 July 1944 - Caen A.1 (4.10) 18 July 1944 - Wesseling (5.10) 20 July 1944 - Ferme de Forestel (4.05) 24 July 1944 - Ferfay (4.00) 28 July 1944 - Hamburg (6.15) 30 July 1944 - Amaye-sur-Seulle (4.30) 3 August 1944 - Foret de Nieppe (3.40) 14 August 1944 - Bons Tassily (4.30) 15 August 1944 - Brussels (4.00) 18 August 1944 - Kiel (6.00) 23 August 1944 - Ferfay (3.25) 3 September 1944 - Volkel (4.05) 11 September 1944 - Castrop Rauuxel (5.25) 13 September 1944 - Osnabruck (4.55) As captain of a Halifax bomber, conspicuous for his gallantry both on the ground and in the air, Flight Lieutenant Langlois has completed 31 operational sorties over enemy territory on heavily defended targets such as Wesseling, Hamburg, Kiel and Osnabruck. On September 3rd, 1944, Flight Lieutenant Langlois and his crew were detailed to bomb an airdrome in Volkel, Holland. Shortly before reaching the target, the aircraft was attacked by very heavy flak. One large piece pierced the engine casing, damaging the port outer engine which, shortly after, had to be feathered. Flak also struck the bomb sight, rendering it unserviceable. Undaunted by the condition of the aircraft, this pilot, exhibiting outstanding skill and dogged resolution, pressed home a successful attack with great precision. Throughout his many sorties over enemy targets, Flight Lieutenant Langlois has been an outstanding and most efficient pilot. He has kept paramount in his mind the necessity of pressing home the attacks; he has been an inspiration to his crew. His outstanding leadership, keenness and cool courage are worthy of the highest praise. I recommend that this officer?s gallantry be recognized by the immediate award of the Distinguished Flying Cross. Notes: On repatriation stated he had flown 35 sorties (162.05 operational hours) and 303 non-operational hours. Last sortie was 14 October 1944. On 5 July 1945 he listed his types flown as follows: Fleet Finch (34.05 as first pilot, 35.45 dual, all on skis); Harvard (75.45 dual, 80.35 solo), Oxford (53.10 as second pilot, 46.20 as first pilot), Wellington III (29.25 as second pilot, 68.50 as captain), Halifax II and IV (10.35 as second pilot, 27.50 as first pilot), and Halifax III and IIIA (5.15 as second pilot, 223.40 as captain). Training: At No.3 ITS graduated 23rd in a class of 130. At No.11 EFTS graduated 14th in a class of 37. ?Well above average. Worked hard with excellent results.? (J.G. Elliott, Chief Ground Instructor) At No.13 SFTS placed 20th in a class of 55. ?Average. Should use more common sense. Flies naturally but airmanship needs watching. Precautionary weak. Good average instrument pilot; careless about air speed.? (A.B. Searle, Chief Flying Instructor). Course at No.15 (Pilots) AFU was 24 August to 9 November 1943 on Oxford aircraft (6.15 day dual to first day solo, total 34.20 day dual, 34.20 day solo (of this, 7.15 in formation and 4.25 on instruments); 2.20 night dual to first night solo, 8.50 total night dual, 11.50 night solo (ten hours on instruments(. Spent a total of 14.25 in Link (including Beam Approach Training). One accident on 14 October 1943 (Oxford AT669, heavy landing, repairable at unit, ?inexperience?). Assessed as ?Average minus standard of skill but very safe and reliable with a good sense of responsibility. Night flying average.? (W/C L. Robinson, 6 November 1943). No.23 OTU course was 9 November 1943 to 18 February 1944. Flew Wellington III aircraft (8.20 day dual to first day solo, 10.35 day dual total, 30.15 day at controls with a captain, 6.10 day at controls as captain, 3.45 night dual before first night solo, 5.00 total night dual, 35.30 night as second pilot, 5.10 night as captain - of this, 22.50 on instruments; also logged 25.05 in Link. Took part in six day and five night cross-country flights. Took part in four day and one night fighter affiliations; dropped 37 bombs by day and 46 by night. Completed on Nickel operation. ?This officer came to this OTU from AFU. He had no particular difficulties in converting to Wellington III either by day or by night. This average pilot has good crew control; paid full attention to pre-flight planning. The results of this crew have been average throughout the course. He was unable to have a Bullseye exercise but successfully completed one Nickel raid. He has volunteered for PFF but is not yet recommended until he has had further experience. A reliable captain. Should prove a valuable asset to his squadron.? (S/L J.C. Herbert, 18 February 1944). At No.1664 Conversion Unit, exercises were listed as follows: 1. Familiarization (30 minutes dual) 2. Dual, circuits and bumps (1.30) 3. Dual, circuits and bumps, overshoots (2.00) 4. Dual, three engine flying, before solo (50 minutes) 5. Solo - circuits and bumps (1.00) 6. Dual check, including overshoot (1.10) 7. Solo, circuits and bumps, three engine flying (1.10 solo) 8. Solo, circuits and bumps, general flying, Beam Approach practice (1.10 solo) 9. Dual, three-engine landings and overshoots, two-engine flying (1.30 dual) 10. Solo, complete crew, air-to-sea bombing, W/T practice, Gee and map reading (1.30 solo) 11. Solo, complete crew, air-to-air, 16,000-foot climb, general flying (not done). 12. Solo, complete crew, fighter affiliations, air-to-sea, SBA (55 minutes solo) 13. Complete crew, fighter affiliation (1.05, solo) 14. Solo, complete crew, air-to-air firing, bombing (3.45 solo) 15. Dual, night circuits and bumps (2.00 dual) 16. Solo, night circuits and bumps (1.40 solo) 17. Solo, full crew, day cross country (5.40) 18. Solo, full crew, night cross country, night bombing (not performed or marked) 19. Solo, full crew, night cross-country (not performed or marked). Full crew assessed at No.1664 Conversion Unit were J27240 F/O J.M.A. Langlois (?average pilot - very good crew control and cooperation both in the air and on the ground. Quiet, steady type who can be relied on to carry out any detail? - F/L N. Smith, ?A? Flight Commander); J26356 F/O J.E.J. Gilbert (navigator, later DFC, ?Good average. A consistently good navigator. DR work very good. Makes every effort to improve his work? - F/L J.K. Bell, navigation leader), J27152 F/O J.C.A. Jacques (bomb aimer, dropped 18 bombs by day, nine bombs by night, courses in Gee and astro; one hour in Link and two hours dual flying - ?Average. Rather slow to learn due to slight language difficulty but is quite keen and capable in the air? - F/L W.A. Gardiner, bombing leader); R174457 Sergeant J.A. Jeannotte (WOP, ?Average - very weak on equipment and Signals organization? - F/O J.T. Hodgson, signals leader); 1588283 Sergeant R.J. Cassady (RAF flight engineer - ?Average. Knows his work but could do better if he tried.? - F/L H.J. Anderson, engineer leader); R196897 Sergeant W.E. Berry (mid-upper gunner, marked on such items os sighting, guns, turrets, tactics, aircraft recognition, harmonization and spent four hours on turret manipulation - ?Average - average knowledge - Too sure of himself? - F/O J.H. Hart, gunnery leader), and R177279 Sergeant D.M. Dube (rear gunner - same courses as Berry - ?Average - Shows interest. Did fairly well on course.? (F/O J,H. Hart).

LANGSFORD, FS Leonard Wilfred (Can 1714) - Mention in Despatches - Station Goose Bay - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946. Born 16 January 1909. Home in Angus, Ontario; enlisted at Camp Borden, 14 May 1929. Classified as Cook, 9 June 1930. Held rank of Sergeant as of 1 April 1939. Promoted Flight Sergeant, 1 April 1940. To ?K?, 15 September 1941. To No.6 SFTS, 4 October 1941. To No.1 Group, 20 September 1942. To ?K?, 28 June 1943. To Goose Bay, 1 November 1944. To No.1 Air Command, 19 October 1945. To No.5 Radio School, 1 November 1945. Promoted WO2, 1 December 1945. Reverted to Flight Sergeant in postwar RCAF, 1 October 1946. To Clinton, 1 April 1947. Retired 29 May 1949. This non-commissioned officer is superior in his trade and has displayed exceptional and meritorious service. He has shown a cheerful willingness to co-operate with his superiors and commands the respect at all times of those working under him. He can be relied upon to complete the most difficult tasks.

LANGLEY, Flight Sergeant Daniel John (RAF 1376009) - Distinguished Flying Medal - No.405 Squadron - awarded as per London Gazette dated 11 February 1944. Born 1915 in Bristol; home at Harrow Weald, Middlesex (salesman); enlisted 1940. Air Ministry Bulletin 12872/AL.748 refers. No published citation other than "completed many successful operations against the enemy in which he has displayed high skill, fortitude and devotion to duty". The original recommendation, dated 22 December 1943, was found in Public Record Office Air 2/8829 and reproduced by Ian Tavender in his book The Distinguished Flying Medal Register of the Second World War (London, Savannah Press, 2000); he is described as having flown 37 sorties (284 hours 34 minutes) as a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner. This Non-Commissioned Officer during his many operational trips has displayed courage and devotion to duty of the highest order. He has participated in attacks on most of the enemy's most heavily defended targets including Berlin, Hanover, Hamburg and Cologne. Flight Sergeant Langley is most strongly recommended for the award of the Distinguished Flying Medal. LANGLEY, F/L Daniel John (RAF 171477) - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.405 Squadron - awarded as per London Gazette dated 22 May 1945. Air Ministry Bulletin 18786/AL.1018 refers. Flight Lieutenant Langley has proved himself to be a very efficient wireless operator (air) and an enthusiastic Section Commander. He has achieved excellent results both in the air and on the ground. Since the award of the Distinguished Flying Medal he has participated in many operational sorties including attacks against such vital German targets as Stettin, Dresden, and Essen. Flight Lieutenant Langley has always displayed great keenness and determination. Public Record Office Air 2/9070 has recommendation drafted 20 February 1945 when he had flown 58 sorties (369 hours 30 minutes), 14 January 1943 to 13 February 1945. Note: For a Combat Report from 3/4 December 1943 in which he was involved, see entry for B.W. Culpin

LANGEVIN, Ronald Allen, Master Warrant Officer - Medal of Bravery - awarded as per Canada Gazette dated 26 June 1989; with Sergeant Ronald Keith Brown. // During the night of October 1, 1987, Sergeant Randal Keith Brown and Master Corporal Ronald Allen Langevin were members of a Search and Rescue team conducting and aerial electronic search for a crashed aircraft in the rugged and mountainous terrain near Manicouagan, Quebec. The small float plane was located in a deep river valley. It was decided that Sergeant Brown and Master Corporal Langevin would parachute into the site. Illumination of the area by flares revealed 500-metre cliffs, a fast-flowing river and both a heavily-wooded and burnt rocky surface. They jumped from the aircraft at very low altitude and were successful in reaching the crash site.

JEAN JOSEPH DONNELLY F/O(P) J35867. From Quebec City, Quebec. Killed Jul 30/44 age 20. #22 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft crashed. Please see Moreau J.L. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Pilot Belanger is buried in the Stratford-On-Avon Cemetery, Evesham Road, Warwickshire, England.

JOSEPH ADELARD ROLAND F/O(P) J24828//R120781. From Bagot, Quebec. Killed in Action Jul 9/44 age 22. #524 Squadron. Wellington aircraft #MF 375 lost off the Frisian Islands. Four crew members, not Canadians, were also killed. Flying Officer Pilot Belanger has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

JOSEPH MARCEL LAC R136953 - aero engine mechanic. From Mont Joli, Quebec. Died Feb 27/45 age 22. #417 City of Windsor Squadron (Supporting Liberty And Justice). LAC Belanger died in a motor cycle accident. Leading AirCraftman Belanger is buried in the Coriano Ridge War Cemetery, Forli, Italy.

WILLIAM FS(NB) R100737. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Mar 1/43 age 21. #51 Squadron (Swift And Sure). Halifax aircraft #BD 223 lost, presumed over target, presumed enemy action. Six RAF members of the crew, Sgts C. Avery, A. Beauchamp, A. Howe, F/O J.B. Duncan, FS J.D. Stenhouse, and P/O R.A. Willmott were also killed. Flight Sergeant Navigator Bomb Aimer Colangelo is buried in the Voorst General Cemetery, Gelderland, Holland.

J.M. R119753. FS. J.M. Lang enlisted in the fall of 1941, was stationed at Trenton, Ontario, Brandon, Manitoba, wireless training at Winnipeg, Manitoba and graduated from Mossbank, Saskatchewan, posted overseas in 1942. Detail from the book - World War II 1939 - 1945.

ANDREW ALEXANDER P/O(WAG) J16053//R91826. From Portage La Prairie, Manitoba. Killed In Action Oct.1/42 age 29. #405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus). Halifax aircraft did not return from a raid against Flensburg, Germany. FS. P. Kucheryk, Sgt. J.J. Pocock, F/O. J.W. Mccann, P/O.s W.H. Duncan, and F.L. Cunningham were also killed. One RAF member of the crew missing believed killed. There were three #405 Sqdn. aircraft lost over the same target on this date. Please see Le Page J.L. and Kitchen J.C. for information regarding the other aircaft and crew. Pilot Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Lang is buried in the Kiel War Cemetery, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

JAMES MURRAY REGINALD FS(AG) R119753. From Coulter, Manitoba. Killed In Action Jun.12/43 age 23. #408 Goose Squadron (For Freedom). BROTHER to Francis Henry Lane. Target - Dusseldorf, Germany. Please see Grant A.G. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Lang was buried at Monchen-Gladbach, Germany, exhumed, and reinterred in the War Cemetery at Rheinberg, Germany.

FRANK LAC R157801 - air frame mechanic. From Mayerthorpe, Alberta. Killed Apr.27/43 age 24. #426 Thunderbird Squadron (On Wings Of Fire). LAC. Langdale was killed when he was struck by the port propeller of an aircraft at the Dishforth aerodrome. Leading AirCraftman Langdale is buried in the St. Mary Churchyard, Walsingham, County Durham, England.