GIVINS, S/L Henry Cecil (C4379) - Mention in Despatches - No.61 Base (AFRO gives unit only as “Overseas”) - Award effective 8 June 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 1729/44 dated 11 August 1944. Born 26 October 1910. Graduated in Mechanical Engineering, University of British Columbia, 1933 and thereafter employed as a Mechanical Engineer. Served in COTC, Artillery, 1940. Enlisted in Aeronautical Engineer Branch, Vancouver, 14 March 1941; home there. Granted immediate commission. Attended Aero Engineering School, Montreal, 29 March to 7 September 1941 (promoted Flying Officer, 30 August 1941). On strength of No.10 (BR) Squadron, 8 September 1941 to 28 February 1942. Posted overseas on 2 March 1942, arriving in Britain 18 March 1942. To Station Syerston, 24 March 1942. To No.408 Squadron, 14 July 1942 as Squadron Engineer Officer. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 20 September 1942. Promoted Squadron Leader, 10 April 1943 and posted to Headquarters, Station Leeming as Station Engineer Officer. To No.61 Base, 21 January 1944. To No.1659 Conversion Unit, 1 May 1944, as Chief Technical Officer. Repatriated to Canada, 23 April 1945. Released 27 November 1945. Died in British Columbia (location unknown), 11 November 1983 as per British Columbia Vital Statistics. No citation in AFRO. The following assessments nevertheless give some inkling as to his work: A most reliable, conscientious and hard-working Squadron Engineer Officer. The high serviceability of aircraft and the operational success of this squadron is due in no small amount of the great enthusiasm and ability of this officer. He gets on very well his men and can get the best out of them. Never afraid to et down to a job of manual work himself (G/C J.A. Verner, 10 September 1942) This officer is outstanding in his organization and work and takes a very great interest in his work. Recommend accelerated promotion.. (W/C M. Ferris, 14 January 1943). A very capable and reliable officer (W/C D.D. Miller, 27 July 1943).

LANGFORD, W/C Herman Hamilton (C485) - Commended for Valuable Services in the Air - Central Flying School, Trenton - Award effective 26 October 1943 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 2386/43 dated 19 November 1943. Born 30 March 1903 (RAF Ferry Command records) in Fingal, Ontario; educated in provincial public schools, Ontario Normal School and Queen\'s University. Home in Barrie, Ontario. Joined RCAF in Toronto, 7 September 1931; qualified for his wings 25 May 1940. Attained rank of Flight Lieutenant, 1 January 1941. To Central Flying School, 11 January 1941. Promoted Squadron Leader, 15 January 1942. Attached to Ferry Command, 4 March 1942. Departed Dorval, 29 March 1942 in Hudson FH285 to Goose Bay; departed Goose Bay, 2 April 1942 and arrived same day in Britain. Repatriated 19 August 1942. To Trenton, 3 September 1942. To No.2 Training Command Headquarters, 25 April 1943. Promoted Wing Commander, 15 May 1943. On 26 May 1943 during a staff inspection of No.33 SFTS made a wheels-up landing due to undercarriage failing to respond. To War Staff College, 31 March 1944. To AFHQ, 2 June 1944. To No.2 Training Command Headquarters, 2 July 1944. Retired 7 February 1945. Governor General\'s Records (RG.7 Group 26, Volume 57, File 190-I) has citation. This officer with considerable flying experience as`an instructor and Officer Commanding Central Flying School Visiting Flight has been outstanding in his devotion to duty. His keen enthusiasm, superior knowledge and experience have been a valuable asset to flying instructional training. LANGFORD, W/C Herman Hamilton (C485) - Air Force Cross No.2 Training Command Headquarters - Award effective as of 8 June 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 1380/44 dated 30 June 1944. Described as having flown 1,390.05 hours to date, 1,298.25 hours as instructor, 104.55 hours in previous six months. Stationed at War Staff College as of time of AFC award. This officer\'s excellent work had made an outstanding contribution to the success of flying training. Throughout his duties on the several positions he has held, he has displayed exceptional qualities of judgement and leadership, which have won for him the respect of all personnel under his supervision. In the execution of his duties over a long period of time he has proven himself to be a most keen and able pilot.

SHAW, S/L Horatio Cecil (C4384) - Member, Order of the British Empire - No.14 SFTS - Award effective 26 May 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 1380/44 dated 30 June 1944. Born 9 March 1899 in Stalybridge, Cheshire, England. Educated at Steelton Public School, Sault Ste.Marie High School, Ontario Technical School, Teachers' Training School, Hamilton College, Northern Vocational School (Toronto) and Michigan State Auto School (Detroit). Enlisted in Toronto, 14 March 1941 in Air Engineer Branch. To Trenton, 7 September 1941. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 15 December 1941. To No.14 SFTS, 25 March 1943. Promoted Squadron Leader, 26 March 1943. Promoted Wing Commander, 1 May 1944. To Trenton, 21 May 1944. To Release Centre, 25 February 1945. Retired 7 March 1945. Died in Markham, 15 September 1977. // Since this officer assumed the duties of Chief Engineering Officer at his unit nine months ago, he has maintained an exceptionally high standard of aircraft serviceability. He has given unstintingly of his efforts and has developed numerous repair schemes and modifications on aircraft that have proved of great value. His contribution to the Engineering Branch of the service has been outstanding.

THOMAS, Sergeant (now P/O) Howard Vincent MacKenzie (R66571/C48673) - Mention in Despatches - No.160 (Bomber Reconnaissance) Squadron - Award effective 6 January 1945 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 132/45 dated 26 January 1945. Born in London. England, 18 January 1905. Home in Montreal (educated at Rosemont Public School, 1912-1918m Montreal Technical School, 1922-1927; worked for Molsons Brewery, general maintenance, 1936-1940); enlisted there 14 June 1940 as Aero Engine Mechanic. To Technical Training School, St. Thomas, 27 September 1940. Promoted AC1, 8 February 1941; to No.1 WS, Montreal, 12 February 1941; to No.3 Training Command, St. Hubert, 22 April 1941; to No.3 Communications and Ferry Flight, St. Hubert, 23 April 1941. Promoted LAC, 1 July 1941. Remustered to aircrew and posted to No.9 BGS, 12 June 1943. Qualified as Flight Engineer, 6 August 1943 and promoted Sergeant. To Halifax, 7 August 1943. To No.160 (BR) Squadron, Yarmouth, 18 August 1943. Promoted Fligh Sergeant, 6 May 1944. Commissioned 19 August 1944. To Eastern Air Command Headquarters, 11 January 1945. To No.164 Squadron, Moncton, 14 January 1945. To No.3 OTU, Patricia Bay, 7 February 1945. Promoted Flying Officer, 19 February 1945. To Station Patricia Bay, 4 August 1945. To No.2 Release Centre, 13 September 1945. Retired 21 September 1945. Died in Montreal, 1995. // This flight engineer, with superior skill and unfailing devotion to duty, has performed numerous sorties on anti-submarine operations. His cheerful and co-operative spirit have been an inspiration to other flight engineers. He has rendered outstanding service. // This began as a recommendation for a DFM dated 30 September 1944 when he had flown 956 hours 30 minutes (420.15 in previous six months). Credited with 87 sorties. // Sergeant Thomas, in nearly a thousand flying hours of which more than 600 were on anti-submarine operations has proven himself to be an exceptional Flight Engineer. Twice leading his squadron in A.A.B. examination his superior knowledge of his work and his unfailing devotion to duty have been an example and inspiration to all engineers of his Unit. // This was supported by G/C R.S. Grandy on 20 October 1944 but reduced elsewhere at uncertain date. // Training: Attended No.9 BGS, 14 June to 23 July 1943. Flew in Fairey Battle aircraft (ten hours 15 minutes) and spent four hours 20 minutes in Turret Manipulation. Fired 483 rounds on 25-yard range, and 780 rounds on 200-yard range. Exposed three films. Fired 300 rounds air-to-ground, 1,875 rounds air-to-air (3.7 percent hits). Ground courses in Guns, Pyrotechnics and Ammunition, written (204/250), Guns, practical (83/100), Sighting, written (177/250), Turrets, practical (164/200), Aircraft Recognition (156/200). Placed second in a class of 15. “Quiet. Industrious and respectful student. Is popular and keen.” // Attended School of Aeronautical Engineers, 26 July to 7 August 1943. Obtained 84 percent on written examination and 86 percent in oral examination. “Very good practical and theory man. Shows signs of some previous experience. Should make an excellent flight engineer.” Placed first in a class of 15, (S/L H.E. Bishop). // Attended Flight Engineer Operational Training Course (Canso A), 13 August to 15 October 1943. Flew 222 hours 35 minutes on course. Training stressed general knowledge of seamanship, airmanship, crewmanship, Armament and Technical (Airframes and Engines). Scored 97 percent. “Has excellent knowledge of Canso and aircraft engines generally. Is first class engineer in all phases of his work, Highest mark in examination.” (WO2 J.O. Phillips). // Application for Operational Wing dated 15 November 1944 listed the following sorties, all with No.160 Squadron on Canso aircraft: // 19 August 1943 - Patrol (7.45) // 22 August 1943 - Convoy (8.50) // 26 August 1943 - Patrol (4.45) // 27 August 1943 - Sweep (11.30) // 29 August 1943 - Convoy (13.00) // 27 September 1943 - Convoy (15.25) // 29 September 1943 - Convoy (13.25) // 4 October 1943 - Convoy (4.45) // 4 October 1943 - Convoy (5.30) // 7 October 1943 - Convoy (10.00) // 9 October 1943 - Convoy (5.30) // 9 October 1943 - Convoy (4.10) // 15 October 1943 - Convoy (6.40) // 20 October 1943 - Convoy (4.25) // 23 October 1943 - Convoy (10.45) // 25 October 1943 - Convoy (15.10) // 31 October 1943 - Convoy (7.15) // 1 November 1943 - Convoy (4.55) // 5 November 1943 - Convoy (12.30) // 8 November 1943 - Convoy (8.55) // 10 November 1943 - Convoy (6.05) // 11 November 1943 - Convoy (5.10) // 15 November 1943 - Convoy (9.20) // 19 November 1943 - Convoy (5.35) // 1 December 1943 - Convoy (13.35) // 13 December 1943 - Convoy (1.30) // 19 December 1943 - Convoy (11.20) // 25 December 1943 - Convoy (6.30) // 18 January 1944 - Convoy (5.00) // 26 January 1944 - Convoy (5.30) // 26 January 1944 - Convoy (5.00) // 28 January 1944 - Convoy (12.00) // 3 February 1944 - Convoy (2.00) // 7 February 1944 - Convoy (4.40) // 9 February 1944 - Convoy (4.40) // 19 February 1944 - Convoy (4.50) // 20 February 1944 - Search (5.50) // 22 February 1944 - Search (5.50) // 3 March 1944 - Convoy (4.00) // 6 March 1944 - Convoy (5.10) // 10 March 1944 - Convoy (5.00) // 14 March 1944 - Sweep (5.30) // 18 March 1944 - Convoy (4.50) // 21 March 1944 - Convoy (4.30) // 22 March 1944 - Convoy (4.50) // 23 March 1944 - Convoy (5.00) // 24 March 1944 - Sweep (13.50) // 24 March 1944 - Convoy (8.20) // 28 March 1944 - Convoy (4.55) // 29 March 1944 - Convoy (9.50) // 1 April 1944 - Sweep (12.30) // 3 April 1944 - Sweep (9.15) // 5 April 1944 - Convoy (12.30) // 7 April 1944 - Convoy (11.50) // 11 April 1944 - Convoy (4.20) // 19 April 1944 - Convoy (13.00) // 22 April 1944 - Convoy (5.00) // 22 April 1944 - Convoy (5.10) // 29 April 1944 - Convoy (12.10) // 1 May 1944 - Convoy (11.20) // 10 May 1944 - Convoy (2.20) // 13 May 1944 - Convoy (4.50) // 13 May 1944 - Convoy (4.55) // 15 May 1944 - Search (13.10) // 17 May 1944 - Convoy (3.50) // 21 May 1944 - Sweep (14.15) // 23 May 1944 - Sweep (13.15) // 25 May 1944 - Sweep (7.40) // 27 May 1944 - Convoy (3.20) // 29 May 1944 - Sweep (20 minutes) // 29 May 1944 - Sweep (45 minutes) // 31 May 1944 - Sweep (11.20) // 2 June 1944 - Convoy (3.00) // 2 June 1944 - Convoy (4.50) // 6 June 1944 - Convoy (9.30) // 8 June 1944 - Sweep (11.50) // 14 June 1944 - Sweep (10.35) // 28 June 1944 - Sweep (11.20) // 3 August 1944 - Squadron movement (5.15) // 10 August 1944 - Patrol (11.10) // 16 August 1944 - Convoy (9.40) // 10 September 1944 - Convoy (11.10) // 13 September 1944 - Convoy (9.10) // 18 September 1944 - Convoy (10.45) // 20 September 1944 - Convoy (10.45) // 28 September 1944 - Convoy (11.35) // 26 October 1944 - Convoy (10.00)

MacLENNAN, S/L Ian Armstrong (C4681) - Mention in Despatches - Station Gander - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946. Home in Moncton, New Brunswick. Enlisted in Montreal, 16 November 1940 in Medical Branch with rank of Flight Lieutenant. To No.31 OTU, 8 October 1941. Promoted Squadron Leader, 1 January 1943. To Moncton, 31 January 1945. To “Y” Depot, 1 February 1945. Retired 20 October 1945; subsequently in Moncton City Hospital. Died there or Fredericton, date uncertain (his widow died in Frederickton, 11 June 2005). // This officer established the Pathological Division at Gander, Newfoundland in 1941. For more than three years he has given his whole time to this type of work in this Command, holding himself in readiness for duty any hour of the day or night. He has always been a loyal, co-operative medical officer, strengthening the hand of the Senior Medical Officer.

CAMPBELL, S/L James Duncan Donald (C4841) - Mention in Despatches - Western Air Command Headquarters - Awarded 1 January 1945 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 89/45 dated 19 January 1945. Born in Victoria, 18 March 1908 (RCAF press release 4907 announcing award). Attended high school in Victoria and Cambridge University, England. Prewar career was as a partner in Haldance and Campbell, Barristers and Solicitors. Home in Vancouver; enlisted Victoria 12 April 1941. Commissioned in Administration Branch, 10 May 1941, To Western Air Command Headquarters, 15 June 1942. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 1 January 1943. Promoted Squadron Leader, 15 September 1943. Promoted Wing Commander, 1 April 1945. To Release Centre, 11 August 1945. Retired 13 August 1945. This officer has been employed on personnel duties for the past two years. During this time he has worked most arduously and unselfishly. The ability and devotion to duty of this officer are praiseworthy.

FERGUSON, W/C James Kenneth Wallace (C4085) - Member, Order of the British Empire - No.1 Composite Training School - Award effective 14 June 1945 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 1127/45 dated 6 July 1945. See Canadian Who’s Who, 1968. Born 18 March 1907 at Tamsui, Formosa as per RCAF Press Release reporting award. Educated at University of Toronto (BA, MA, MD, 1932, specializing in Biology). Assistant professor at University of Toronto. Enlisted in Toronto, 3 February 1941 in Medical Branch; initial posting uncertain. Granted rank of Flight Lieutenant, 3 May 1941. Promoted Squadron Leader, 15 January 1942. To AFHQ, 24 January 1943. To No.1 ITS, 5 August 1943. Promoted Wing Commander, 1 April 1944. To No.1 Composite Training School, 8 January 1945. Retired 24 September 1945. After the war he returned to teaching and became Professor of Pharmacology and Head of that department at the University of Toronto. Died in Toronto, 13 December 1999, as which time his awards were listed as MA, MD, MBE, FRSC, and Order of Ontario. CMA obituary read, in part, “His research work included developing an understanding of uterine contractions during childbirth. During the war, he helped develop an oxygen mask for pilots that did not freeze at high altitudes. He was one of the few aviation medicine researchers to be awarded the MBE. After the war he developed an interest in addiction medicine; along with Dr. Gordon Bell, he worked to develop a new drug, Temposil, to treat alcoholism. "Ferguson and Bell began to experiment with a compound that included cyanamid," the National Post reported. "They tested it on themselves at home, after drinking martinis." Of possible note is an article by R.J.F. Baskett, “James Kenneth Wallace Ferguson: A Life in Canadian Medical Research”, Annual Report of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, 1996 (Volume 29), page 105 to 108. Wing Commander Ferguson has made an outstanding contribution to the safety and efficiency of aircrew in the design of the Royal Canadian Air Force oxygen mask. This mask was the first to eliminate the serious hazard produced by blockage of the oxygen supply from freezing. Several of the distinctive features of the mask are incorporated in oxygen equipment at present used by the Royal Air Force and the United States Army Air Force. Wing Commander Ferguson has also made valuable contributions to the development of other oxygen equipment by fundamental studies on respiratory physiology and the effects of high altitude. In addition, he has been responsible for the direction of research at No.1 Clinical Investigation Unit, Toronto, on the design of protective clothing and emergency equipment for aircrew and the physiological effects of low pressure, cold, heat and noise. This officer's contribution to the service has been outstanding and of immeasurable value. NOTE: Awarded Order of Ontario (OOnt) in 1999 while living in Thornhill, Ontario. His citation shows the important research role he has played in Canadian medicine: Dr. James Ferguson, of Thornhill, is considered an important figure in the history of medical research in Canada. His prolific medical career includes the discovery of the utero-pituitary reflex, later called the Ferguson Reflex. During World War II, Dr. Ferguson helped develop a Canadian oxygen mask which was not prone to freezing. From 1955 to 1972, was the Director of Connaught Medical Research Labs, during which he oversaw the development and production of a polio vaccine. RCAF Press Release 3779 dated 11 August 1944 deals with a project that involved F/L F.E.J. Fry (MBE) and W/C J.K.W. Ferguson (MBE) - an oxygen regulating valve. See entry for Fry for details.

COOPER, F/O James Richard (C4727) - Mention in Despatches - Overseas - Award effective 1 June 1943 as per London Gazette dated 2 June 1943 and AFRO 1247/43 dated 2 July 1943. Home in Toronto; enlisted there 14 April 1941 as Radio Officer and commissioned that date. Attached to RAF overseas. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 1 February 1943. Repatriated 25 March 1943. To No.31 Radio School, 10 April 1943. To Eastern Air Command, 16 June 1944. To No.22 Radio Unit, 26 June 1944. To No.3 WS, 13 September 1944. To Eastern Air Command, 29 December 1944. To Moncton, 15 July 1945. Retired 17 September 1945. May have died in North Battleford, 16 December 1991.

NESBITT, F/O John Carleton (C45065) - Air Force Cross - Station Edmonton - Award effective 21 April 1945 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 802/45 dated 11 May 1945. Enlisted in Winnipeg, 4 January 1941. Born 26 December 1910. Enlisted in Winnipeg, 4 January 1941 and posted to No.4 Manning Depot. To No.8 BGS, 27 January 1941. To No.4 Training Command, 13 April 1941. To Trenton, 24 May 1941. To No.5 EFTS, 6 July 1941 as instructor; granted rank of Sergeant, 7 July 1941 and then given Leave Without Pay. Recalled to Active Service, 1 December 1942 (still at No.5 EFTS, with rank of WO2, effective 7 July 1942). To No.6 SFTS, 9 January 1943. To No.1 Flying Instructor School, 16 April 1943. To AFHQ, 12 June 1943. To Northwest Staging Route, 10 September 1943. Commissioned 23 December 1943. To No.6 Communications Flight, 18 February 1944. Promoted Flying Officer, 23 June 1944. To No.3 Release Centre, 20 June 1945. Retired 22 June 1945. Died 3 February 1982 at Precinct No. 2, Crockett, Texas. Home given as Calgary, so he may have been in oil business. No citation in AFRO. Governor General's Records (RG.7 Group 26, Vol.58, file 190-I, dossier 6) has citation. When recommended he had flown 2,488 hours, of which 510 were in previous six months. // During the past two years this officer has displayed outstanding devotion in the performance of his flying duties. It has involved long hard hours in summer and winter throughout the North West Territory and along the Arctic coast. On one occasion he searched for and located a schooner that had foundered and made several landings among ice floes in an effort to reach the ship and effect an possible rescue. Over a lengthy period of time this officer has demonstrated that he is a very efficient and resourceful pilot. // NOTE: The search for a schooner involved the Cally, wrecked with the loss of twelve lives near Baillie Island, Northwest Territories. On 30 September 1944 he was in the area looking for survivors. In this he was unsuccessful, being hampered both by weather and ice conditions.. See RCAF file 976-3, "Search and Rescue - Operations - Aircraft Cases" in National Archives of Canada, RG.24, Box 18,114.

COLQUHOUN, W/C John David (C4023) - Mention in Despatches - Eastern Air Command Headquarters - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946. Born 1907. Home in Ethel, Ontario. Graduated from Dalhousie School of Medicine, 1932. Service with Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps, 8 April to 15 November 1940; during that time he was at School of Aviation Medicine, Toronto, 8 August to September 1940. Transferred to RCAF in Regina, Saskatchewan, 16 November 1940 as Medical Officer and granted rank of Flight Lieutenant. At No.2 ITS, Regina until 10 April 1941 when posted to No.11 SFTS, Yorkton. Promoted Squadron Leader, 15 May 1942. To No.10 Repair Depot, Calgary, 20 July 1942. To No.6 ITS, Toronto, 7 August 1942. To No.10 Repair Depot again, 20 August 1942. Promoted Wing Commander, 1 April 1943. To Station Dartmouth, 7 June 1943. To Eastern Air Command Headquarters, Halifax, 25 November 1943. To No.4 Release Centre, Toronto, 10 October 1945. Retired 16 October 1945, settling in Aylmer, Ontario. Died in Aylmer, 9 December 1966. As Principal Medical Officer of Eastern Air Command and former President of No.5 Regional Medical Board, Wing Commander Colquhoun has rendered distinguished service to the Royal Canadian Air Force. The manner in which he has supervised the health of the many thousands of Royal Canadian Air Force personnel at so many far flung bases is deserving of particular praise. Recommendation raised 8 September 1945 by Air Commodore F.G. Wait, Eastern Air Command Headquarters, as follows: As Principal Medical Officer of Eastern Air Command and former President of No.5 Regional Medical Board at Dartmouth, Wing Commander Colquhoun has rendered distinguished service to the Royal Canadian Air Force. The manner in which he has supervised the health of the many thousands of Royal Canadian Air Force personnel at so many far flung bases is deserving of special mention. Note: Assessment, 15 December 1941 - “An excellent officer - good organizer and good disciplinarian. Excellent surgeon. Hospital under his command is well administered,” (G/C G.R. Howsam, No.11 SFTS). Letter dated 13 March 1942 - “This officer reported to this unit 11 March 1941 as Senior Medical Officer in charge of the Station Hospital, From that date, he has consistently done excellent work. He has set a fine example to Officers serving under him, and has proven a great asset to the Station. His technical ability is considered of a very high standard, and his knowledge of administration is above average..” (S/L G.H. Sellers, Commanding Officer, No.11 SFTS). Assessment dated 23 November 1943 - “Have no hesitation in stating that since taking over command of the station hospital, Wing Commander Colquhoun has greatly improved conditions.” (G/C B.D. Hobbs, Station Dartmouth). Applying for release (16 July 1945) he pointed out that as a pre-war general practitioner, he had been employed by the RCAF largely in administration. If he was to return to private practice, he would require some post-graduate training. This he expected to have to pay for himself - “I am not a recent graduate and am not eligible for any government assistance for education or training.” Also, because all his service had been in Canada, he would not be eligible for Civil Service opportunities (such as Department of Veterans Affairs), these posts being filled by personnel with overseas service.

ENSTONE, W/C John Mason (C4191) - Member, Order of the British Empire - RCAF Overseas Headquarters - Award effective 1 January 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 89/45 dated 19 January 1945. Born in Ottawa, 14 August 1915 (RCAF Press Release 4907 reporting award). Home in Ottawa where he was educated. Enlisted 19 August 1935 as a clerk. Promoted Flight Sergeant, 15 December 1939. Posted overseas on 27 January 1940. Promoted WO2, 15 June 1940. Promoted WO1, 1 February 1941. Commissioned as Administrative Officer, 16 February 1941 with rank of Flying Officer. Promoted Flight Lieutenant on 23 March 1942. Promoted Squadron Leader, 1 August 1943. Promoted Wing Commander, 1 May 1944. Repatriated to Canada, 24 May 1946. Reverted to Squadron Leader, 1 October 1946. To No.10 Group, 24 August 1947. To Northwest Air Command, 30 August 1947. Awarded Queens Coronation Medal, 23 October 1953 while a Wing Commander with Training Command. RCAF photo PL-44883 (ex UK-22465 dated 6 July 1945) taken in courtyard, Buckingham Palace after all-Canadian investiture: left to right are W/CJ.M. Enstone (Ottawa), Mrs. Enstone, Mrs. V.E. Camacho, F/L V.E. Camacho, anf his mother, Lady Camacho (Derby, England). Photo PL-45008 shows him. RCAF photo PL-46555 (ex UK-23950 dated 28 January 1946) shows W/C W.G. Attewell and W/C J.M. Enstone outside RCAF Overseas Headquarters, having spent six years overseas. // This officer was instrumental in setting up the first Orderly Room at Royal Canadian Air Force Overseas Headquarters, prior to his commissioning, and played an important part in setting up the Royal Canadian Air Force section at Royal Air Force Records. Throughout his long period of duty overseas, by his initiative, enthusiasm and outstanding devotion to duty, he has developed into an administrative officer of exceptional calibre. His ability and keen efforts have set a very fine example to all those working with him. // RCAF Press Release No.11415 dated 18 January 1946 from W/C L.C. Powell, transcribed by Huguette Mondor Oates, reads: // WITH RCAF OVERSEAS, LONDON: -- Six years ago this month (March), two newly-arrived warrant officers posed for a picture in front of RCAF Headquarters. They were Station W/O W.G. Attewell, of Winnipeg, and W/O (Class 2) J.M. Enstone, of the Glebe, Ottawa, Ontario. Just the other day, the same two posed for another picture only this time the identifying caption read slightly different: “Celebrating their sixth anniversary overseas together, W/C W.G. Attewell, MBE, RCAF Overseas Headquarters Camp Commandant, and W/C J.M. Enstone, MBE, Airmen’s Posting & Advancement Branch, get together outside RCAF Overseas Headquarters at 20 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, Holborn, London.” // Yes, “Bill” Attewell and “Johnnie” Enstone have come a long way since they first came overseas with that mere trickle of reinforcements which was soon to grow to a mighty stream. Attewell, as camp commandant, is officer commanding the headquarters administrative problems of the many hundreds, airmen and airwomen attached to headquarters and he heads a large staff to handle this work. // His department is sub-divided into several sections such as Unit Admin, Accounts, Central Registry, Post Office, Signals, Equipment, Discipline and Service Police, Motor Transport, Reception, Welfare, Medical, Dental, Education and Chaplains with a subordinate unit at the Knightsbridge branch of RCAF Headquarters. A full time job but “Bill” takes it in stride for, in air force parlance, he has his task “well taped” and known all the answers to the multitudinous and multifarious problems which present themselves each day. // Over at the Knightsbridge division of the Directorate of Personnel site “Johnnie” Enstone who, if it weren’t for the uniform and wing commander’s stripes, would remind you of a schoolboy sitting behind his desk – he’s that youthful looking. Enstone presides over the present and future of every “other rank” overseas and heads a station of more than eight other officers, plus dozens of N.C.O.’s and airmen and airwomen. // It would be difficult to explain the complex workings of “APA”, as his airmen section is called, but the record of every N.C.O. airman and airwoman at one time or another comes under Johnnie’s eagle eye. Promotions, postings, remusters, repatriation, are all part of Enstone’s job but his ever-smiling face would never let you know what a headache his job sometimes is. // Both Attewell and Enstone will shake their heads and shrug their shoulders when asked why they were awarded their MBE’s but anyone who has ever served at RCAF Overseas Headquarters can explain it easily --- they more than deserved the honour. On Attewell’s wall, there hangs a picture showing the first small group which came overseas under the command of Air Vice Marshal Walsh in 1940 and today, six years later, there are, in addition to the aforementioned, only three other “originals” left. In the picture there is a leading aircraftman named Bill Fader, from Regina. F/L W.H. Fader is not deputy camp commandant and Attewell’s representative at Knightsbridge. // Another in the picture is F/S “Cab” Callaway, an account N.C.O. from Barrie, Ontario, better known around London Headquarters these days as F/L M.W. Callaway, Field Liaison Officer of United Kingdom Base Accounts. The remaining “original” was a youthful LAC transport driver from Winnipeg, who now, as driver to Air Marshal G.O. Johnson, CB, MC, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Overseas, draws his pay under the name F/S R.L. Fogg, and Russ wears upon his tunic the ribbon of the British Empire Medal. // Personnel come and go at RCAF Overseas Headquarters but these five have served right through the whole war period and now the Occupation phase. They went right through those never-to-forgotten “blitz” days when London really took it and, in fact, Attewell was the RCAF’s first air raid warden. They learned to find their way through London in the blackout days, and remember well the first V-1 to fall. Then, came the V-2 period, and finally, peace. // RCAF Overseas Headquarters is still a busy place and these five “vets” still carry out their daily tasks with the efficiency, despatch and cheerfulness that has them go up the service ladder from their original ranks and which has made (illegible) for them of all who have passed through 20, Lincoln’s Inn Fields.

JEAN, F/L Joseph Jean Pierre (C40670) - Mention in Despatches - Station Sydney - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946. Born 20 December 1916. Home in Montreal; enlisted there 21 January 1941 in Medical Branch and posted to No.3 Training Command; commission dated 21 January 1941. Promoted Flying Officer, 21 January 1944. To Eastern Air Command, 9 April 1944; to Station Sydney, 16 April 1944. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 21 July 1944. To Moncton, 1 July 1945; to Eastern Air Command Headquarters, 23 August 1945. To No.10 Release Centre, 26 October 1945; to No. 2 Release Centre, 27 November 1945; retired 24 September 1946. Reported to have lived in Stockholm, Sweden after the war. On February 15, 1945, a hangar at this station was completely destroyed by fire which resulted from an explosion caused by the accidental dropping of a depth charge from a bombed-up aircraft. This officer, as Medical Officer, was one of the first to arrive at the scene of the fire and explosion and with little regard to personal safety entered the blazing hangar, despite the fact there was exploding ammunition on all sides and three other bombed-up burning aircraft in the hangar. He assisted in the removal of several of the more seriously injured and returned with these patients to the hospital. Due to his efforts, both in rescue from the hangar and subsequent treatment the number of casualties was reduced.

HAWLEY, S/L Karl Tomkins (C4728) - Mention in Despatches - No.64 Base (given in AFRO as "Overseas") - Award effective 14 June 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 1395/45 dated 31 August 1945. Born in Ormstown, Quebec, 16 December 1909. Educated at Regina Central Collegiate. Attended University of Manitoba, 1930-1934 (Bachelor of Science. Electrical Engineering). Worked for Saskatchewan Government Telephones, 1927-1941 (Maintenance of Communications). Militia experience with Canadian Signal Corps, 1934-1941 (Second Lieutenant). Enlisted 14 March 1941 in Saskatoon in Aero Engineer Branch with rank of Pilot Officer. To No.1 Manning Depot, Toronto on enlistment. To Aero Engineer School, Montreal, 29 March 1941. Promoted Flying Officer, 30 August 1941. To AFHQ, 8 September 1941. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 1 September 1942. To “Y” Depot, Lachine, 19 February 1944. Embarked from Halifax, 5 March 1944; disembarked in Britain 14 March 1944. To No.1664 Conversion Unit, 28 March 1944. Promoted Squadron Leader, 21 November 1944. To No.64 Base, 21 November 1944. Repatriated 31 May 1945 via Scoudouc. To No.428 Squadron, 10 June 1945. To Scoudouc, 14 July 1945. To Eastern Air Command Headquarters for Very Long Range group, Yarmouth, 23 July 1945. To No.6 Release Centre, 12 September 1945. Retired 24 September 1945. Died in Regina, 23 October 1970 ; reported to be “Deceased, date unknown, place not known” as per DVA letter of 19 December 1970. DHist file 181.009 D.4364 (RG.24 Vol.20648) has recommendation sent to No.6 Group Headquarters, 2 February 1945. Base Electrical Engineering Officer. This officer has shown outstanding interest in the Electrical Engineering Sections of the Base and has maintained a high degree of efficiency in all sections. His profound knowledge of his profession has been a considerable asset to the maintenance of the Base's aircraft. Notes: Interviewed by F/O J.M. Macdonald in Saskatoon, 21 January 1941. “Good appearance. Slender, healthy build. Quiet appearing, well educated, well spoken. Has had good training and is well qualified as an engineer but has had no practical Aeronautical experience. He is a good candidate for the course in Aeronautical Engineering. Highly recommended.” Course in Aeronautical Engineering was 31 March to 20 August 1941. Examined in the following subjects - Written Organization and Administration (68/100), Written Theory (36/50), Written Aero Engines (29/50), Written Airframes (34/50), Oral, all subjects (154/200), Practical Trade Test, Fitting (40/50). “Excellent type of officer. Good personality. It os anticipated he will do a good job in any capacity.” Selected Assessments: “He has been a Temporary Flying Officer since August 30th, 1941. He was posted to this Deputy Directorate from Aeronautical Engineering School on September 9th, 1941, since which time he has been engaged on development work on aircraft electrical equipment. He has handled, and is handling a large amount of work with ability, and it is recommended that he be made an acting Fligh Lieutenant as soon as possible.” (S/L W.F. Gouin, D/DQ, 13 July 1942) “Flight Lieutenant Hawley is a very capable electrical engineer officer and is at present ably directing the work of the Electrical Equipment Section of this Deputy Directorate, His initiative and personality are commendable.” (S/L W.F. Gouin, D/DQ/AFHQ, 15 March 1943) “This officer has carried out Squadron Leader’s duties as Base Electrical Engineer Officer for six weeks. I consider him satisfactory and recommend him for promotion to Acting Squadron Leader.” (W/C W.P. Dunphy, No.64 Base, Middleton St. George, 7 December 1944)

CAIRNS, S/L Kenneth Colborne (C4160) - Mention in Despatches - Eastern Air Command Headquarters - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946. Born in Ottawa, 18 December 1900. Educated in Ottawa, 1907-1918 and University of New Brunswick, 1918-1922 (Civil and Electrical Engineering). Employed by Public Works Department, City of Saint John, summers of 1920 and 1921; New Brunswick Electrical Power Commission, 1922-1926 (Assistant Engineer), Aluminium Company of Canada, 1926-1928, Calgary Power Company, 1928-1932; Dominion Public Works Department in Saint John, 1932-1933; Saint John Harbour Commission, 1934-1935; New Brunswick Departments of Highways and Public Works, 1936-1939; Department of National Defence, January 1940 to enlistment, Assistant Engineer in charge of constriction of Saint John Airport. Enlisted in Moncton, New Brunswick, 17 February 1941 and immediately commissioned in rank of Flying Officer. Assigned to Yarmouth until 17 May 1942 when posted to Eastern Air Command Headquarters. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 1 May 1942, Promoted Squadron Leader, 1 November 1942. To Release Centre, 26 May 1946. Retired 30 May 1946. Died in Ottawa, 6 February 1980. // This officer has been connected with the Construction Engineering branch of the Royal Canadian Air Force since January 1940, for one year as a civilian engineer and for the balance as a Works and Buildings officer. He has been on the Construction Engineering staff at Eastern Air Command for three and a half years. His devotion to the service and the care with which he has carried out his duties have consistently been most praiseworthy. // Recommendation for Mention in Despatched raised 8 September 1945 by W/C J.H. Fenton. Eastern Air Command Headquarters, as follows: // This officer has been connected with the Construction Engineering branch of the Royal Canadian Air Force since January 1940, for one year as a civilian engineer and for the balance as a Works and Buildings officer. He has been on the Construction Engineering staff at Eastern Air Command for three and a half years. His devotion to the service and the care with which he has carried out his duties have consistently been far above average. It is strongly recommended that he be granted an award as recognition of his long period of good service. // This was signed off at AFHQ, 20 November 1945.

DESSERT, WO (now P/O) Leon Albert (R54943/C46828) - Mention in Despatches - No.4 (BR) Squadron (deceased) - Award effective 3 November 1944 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 2479/44 dated 17 November 1944. Born 11 December 1919 in Redpath, Saskatchewan. Attended Montreal Technical School to learn auto mechanics. Working in Granby before the war. Enlisted in Montreal, 31 May 1940. To No.1 Manning Depot, Toronto, 1 June 1940. To Technical Training School, St. Thomas, 5 July 1940. Promoted AC1, 31 August 1940. To No.3 Repair Depot, Vancouver, 6 November 1940. Promoted LAC, 19 December 1940. To No.4 (BR) Squadron, Uclulet, 9 November 1941. To No.9 BGS, Mont Joli, 9 December 1942. To School of Aeronautical Engineering, Montreal, 31 January 1943. Scored 55 percent on written examination, 76 percent on oral examination, and placed ninth in a class of 15 (?Has an average knowledge of engines? - S/L J.D. Syme). To No.3 Repair Depot, Vancouver, 14 February 1943. To No.4 (BR) Squadron, Uclulet, 22 February 1943. Promoted Sergeant, 25 February 1943. Promoted Flight Sergeant, 1 November 1943. Reclassified as Flight Engineer, 1 January 1944. Promoted WO2, 1 July 1944. Subsequently commissioned as per Air Force Routine Orders dated 7 August 1944, with effect from 7 April 1944. Home in New Westminster, British Columbia when award made. Died 27 July 1944. This warrant officer displayed exceptional devotion to duty throughout his period of duty at this unit and throughout his lengthy period of operational flying. He was a skilful flight engineer, whose example and ability, both in the air and on the ground, were reflected in the high standard of maintenance of this unit. These outstanding qualities were an inspiration to other flight engineers. Notes: Trained at No.9 BGS 14 December 1942 to 22 January 1943 before taking Flight Engineer course. He flew four hours five minutes (Fairey Battle) with one cine exercise and spent four hours 35 minutes on ?turret manipulation?. Ground courses were Guns, Pyrotechnics and Ammunition (230/250 in written test), Guns, Practical (75/100), Sighting (150/250 in written test), Turrets, Practical (164/200) and Aircraft Recognition (168/200). Placed 20th in a class of 30; ?Cooperative and willing.? On 9 July 1943 he was flight engineer of Canso 9802 piloted by R118408 Flight Sergeant J.F. Drake. It was raining at Uclulet. Port wing tip dipped in the water, nose dropped under water. Pilot opened the throttle and nose came partly out of water as aircraft swung to port. Nevertheless, the nose compartment filled rapidly and Dessert was injured while escaping via navigator?s hatch (abrasions to scalp, shock and exposure). Application for Operational Wing: Although he may have started this about 8 July 1944, it was almost certainly completed by others. All missions were with No.4 (BR) Squadron in ?Western Hemisphere?. 19 November 1941 - Stranraer - Patrol - 50 minutes 8 December 1941 - Stranraer - Patrol - 2.45 9 December 1941 - Stranraer - Patrol - 8.45 10 December 1941 - Stranraer - Patrol - 5.40 15 December 1941 - Stranraer - Patrol - 7.00 16 December 1941 - Stranraer - Patrol - 6.40 17 December 1941 - Stranraer - Patrol - 3.05 20 December 1941 - Stranraer - Patrol - 4.10 22 December 1941 - Stranraer - Patrol - 2.35 24 December 1941 - Stranraer - Patrol - 5.05 25 December 1941 - Stranraer - Patrol - 5.35 26 December 1941 - Stranraer - Patrol - 6.00 28 December 1941 - Stranraer - Patrol - 4.40 29 December 1941 - Stranraer - Patrol - 1.30 30 December 1941 - Stranraer - Patrol - 3.35 11 October 1942 - Stranraer - Patrol - 4.35 12 October 1942 - Stranraer - Patrol - 2.10 14 October 1942 - Stranraer - Patrol - 2.20 15 October 1942 - Stranraer - Patrol - 2.20 17 October 1942 - Stranraer - Patrol - 3.35 25 October 1942 - Stranraer - Patrol - 4.35 28 October 1942 - Stranraer - Patrol - 5.20 1 November 1942 - Stranraer - Patrol - 2.55 1 November 1942 - Stranraer - Patrol - 4.40 4 November 1942 - Stranraer - Patrol - 2.45 7 November 1942 - Stranraer - Patrol - 3.00 8 November 1942 - Stranraer - Patrol - 4.20 11 November 1942 - Stranraer - Patrol - 4.00 17 November 1942 - Stranraer - Patrol - 3.15 23 November 1942 - Stranraer - Search - 1.10 26 November 1942 - Stranraer - Patrol - 3.10 1 December 1942 - Stranraer - Patrol - 2.35 4 December 1942 - Stranraer - Patrol - 5.45 31 December 1942 - Stranraer - Search - 5.20 29 March 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol - 5.45 10 April 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol - 2.55 1 May 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol - 6.50 4 May 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol - 5.15 7 May 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol - 6.10 8 May 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol - 4.50 11 May 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 5.50 13 May 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 5.40 24 May 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 4.55 26 May 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol - 5.40 27 May 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol - 5.40 1 June 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol - 5.10 6 June 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol - 5.25 7 June 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol - 5.20 8 June 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol - 1.05 14 June 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol - 1.00 17 June 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol - 6.10 20 June 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol - 4.15 21 June 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 9.20 26 June 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 6.15 28 June 1943 - Stranraer - Patrol - 6.05 13 July 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 6.00 14 July 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 11.10 18 July 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 1.40 25 July 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 7.35 26 July 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 8.10 2 August 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 6.45 10 August 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 10.15 23 August 1943 - Canso - Search - 3.15 24 August 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 7.10 27 August 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 30 minutes 28 August 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 55 minutes 28 August 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 35 minutes 4 September 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 7.00 6 September 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 7.50 15 September 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 6.45 23 September 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 8.00 26 September 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 45 minutes 29 September 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 55 minutes 5 October 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 4.40 31 October 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 1.25 3 November 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 2.10 4 November 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 1.00 4 November 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 3.10 4 November 1943 - Canso - Search - 1.35 6 November 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 9.05 30 November 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 8.50 5 December 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 50 minutes 12 December 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 8.25 30 December 1943 - Canso - Patrol - 10.00 3 January 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 8.30 8 January 1944 - Canso - Search - 3.05 21 January 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 4.30 24 January 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 10.00 26 January 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 6.20 27 January 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 10.45 30 January 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 8.50 1 February 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 8.15 4 February 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 2.50 5 February 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 8.20 10 February 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 4.00 14 February 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 10.25 17 February 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 3.00 20 February 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 7.45 22 February 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 11.15 24 February 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 7.45 6 March 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 10.00 12 March 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 9.40 12 March 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 1.00 17 March 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 10.15 19 March 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 10.15 24 March 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 12.30 27 March 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 11.35 29 March 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 10.40 1 April 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 12.30 4 April 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 8.05 8 April 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 11.10 18 April 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 8.35 20 April 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 9.50 21 April 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 5.55 26 April 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 11.35 28 April 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 10.55 30 April 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 11.35 8 May 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 13.00 12 May 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 8.50 18 May 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 10.00 22 May 1944 - Canso - Search - 5.15 25 May 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 5.10 29 May 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 6.40 30 May 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 8.55 1 June 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 11.45 20 June 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 6.00 28 June 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 11.10 2 July 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 8.50 4 July 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 12.45 6 July 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 10.10 8 July 1944 - Canso - Patrol - 10.30 Total: 131 sorties and 806 hours Assessments: An undated form, composed when he had logged 300 hours as crew (recommendation for remuster to aircrew) stated, “Has a fair amount of air experience. Tried to be a pilot before the start of the war. Is very keen and should become an average pilot. Not susceptible to airsickness.” However, on 15 September 1942, the Vancouver Recruiting Centre concluded, “Cannot recommend re-muster to No.4 Manning Depot. C.T. too low.” It is not clear whether “C.T.” was an educational, skills or health matter. “A good tradesman and will make a fair NCO.” (Commanding Officer, Station Uclulet, 30 November 1942) “A very level headed engineer; knows his work and carried out his work in an excellent manner.” (S/L R.H. Lowry, No.4 Squadron, 30 October 1943). “This NCO is the senior Flight Engineer in the squadron. He is a definite asset to this squadron, being very efficient and above average in his trade.” “This NCO is the senior engineer in the squadron. He has been recommended for a commission, being well qualified for same.” (S/L R.H. Lowry, 29 June 1944). Circumstances of Death: He suffered a childhood injury from drinking lye which gave him much throat trouble for the rest of his life. He finally succumbed to infections.

TEMPLEMAN, P/O Leslie George (C48208) - Mention in Despatches - No.5 (Bomber Reconnaissance) Squadron - Award effective 6 January 1945 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 132/45 dated 26 January 1945. Home in Blackfoot, Alberta; enlisted in Edmonton, 13 June 1941. No citation.

CONNOR, S/L Maurice Francis (C4264) - Mention in Despatches - Station Patricia Bay - Award effective 14 June 1945 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 1127/45 dated 6 July 1945. Born 25 February 1901 in Waukon, Iowa. Naturalized Canadian in 1910. Educated in Regina and Melfort plus University of Saskatchewan, 1927-1932 (in COTC there). Employed by Arcola School Board, 1932-1940. Enlisted in Saskatoon, 15 March 1941 in Administration Branch and posted to Trenton. Commissioned as Flying Officer, 12 April 1941. To No.1 ANS, Rivers, 13 April 1941. To Patricia Bay, 26 June 1941. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 11 April 1942. To Western Air Command Headquarters, 14 February 1942. To AFHQ, 18 March 1943 and subsequently attached to Fighter Controller course, Orlando, Florida, 22 March to 1 May 1943. To Western Air Command Headquarters, 8 May 1943. To Sea Island, 20 September 1943. Reposted to Patricia Bay, 16 March 1944. To Western Air Command Headquarters, 8 May 1943. To Sea Island, 19 September 1943. To Patricia Bay, 15 March 1944. Promoted Squadron Leader, 1 June 1944. To Western Air Command Headquarters again, 29 March 1945. To Patricia Bay again, 24 February 1946. Retired 1 March 1946. Became a teacher and Vice-Principal. Also NCO in the Militia - Royal Canadian Artillery (June 1950 to August 1951). Commissioned as Lieutenant, Royal Canadian Artillery (27 August 1951, TK-96851, with 75 (BC) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment. Promoted Captain, 1 January 1954. To No.5 West Coast Harbor Defence Battery, 9 December 1954. Awarded CD, August 1957. Retired 1965. Died in Victoria, 5 April 1965. // Squadron Leader Connor has displayed outstanding ability as senior operations room controller at Royal Canadian Air Force Station, Patricia Bay. He has been untiring in his efforts to keep abreast of changing conditions and to introduce new ideas for improving efficiency of control. His devotion to duty at all times, and particularly in times of emergency, has been an inspiration to his colleagues. // Recommendation raised 30 December 1944 by G/C B.D. Hobbs, text as above. // Notes: Assessed at Patricia Bay, 15 December 1941 - “Came here from Navigation School with an adverse report of which he was informed. Has worked hard and taken great interest in his work which has turned out to be very satisfactory.” (W/C J.L. Plant). // Assessed at Patricia Bay, 13 December 1942 - “This officer is particularly well qualified for the work in which he is engaged, being throughly informed on all details, fast thinking, cool and accurate in summation of situations.” (F/L F.W. Innes-Taylor, Deputy Controller). // Assessed at Western Air Command Headquarters, 25 September 1943 - “This assessment is made from observing this officer as a Station and Command comptroller. He does an excellent hob and is throughly reliable.” (W/C J.L.Gray). // Training: Interviewed in Saskatoon, 10 September 1940 by F/O A.W. Fraser. “This applicant is a good type, well educated, majored in maths. Teacher, age 35, brings him over age limit as navigation instructor.” // Attended School of Administration, Trenton, 17 March to 12 April 1940. Courses in Air Force Law (77/100), Central Registry and Orderly Room Procedure (98/100), Organization (75/100), Letter Writing, including preparation of Courts of Inequity, Boards of Officers, Actioning of Files (92/100), Administration, messes, canteens and equipment (88/100) and Drill (76/100). Rated in Initiative (154/200), Reliability and Judgment (77/100), Personality, force of character (75/100) and Zeal and Energy (77/100). // Attended No.1 ANS, 14 April to 21 June 1941 with a view to being trained as a navigational instructor. Anson aircraft (42 hours 30 minutes). Marginal in most courses and failed Directional Radio, Maps and Charts, Direction Finding. “An entirely unsuitable officer.” One of his instructors wrote, “As a Navigation Instructor he would be of great value to the enemy.”

ANDERSON, A/V/M Norman Russell (C40) - Mention in Despatches - Eastern Air Command Headquarters (now Overseas HQ) - Award effective 11 December 1943 as per London Gazette dated 14 December 1943 and AFRO 568/44 dated 17 March 1944. Born Walkerton, Ontario, 29 April 1893. Employed by Merchants Bank of Canada, accountant, seven years. Enlisted 10 March 1916 in 168th (Oxford) Battalion. Transferred to Royal Flying Corps, 19 October 1916 as Second Lieutenant (on Probation), Special Reserve. To No.2 School of Aeronautics, 20 October 1916. In Nos.25 and 20 Reserve Squadrons, dates uncertain. To No.49 Squadron, 1 March 1917; graded as Flying Officer that date and confirmed in rank as Second Lieutenant. To No.19 Squadron, France, 8 April 1917, flying Spads. To No.50 Training Squadron, Home Establishment, date not shown. To Army and Infantry Cooperation School, 28 November 1917. To No.50 Training Squadron, 15 December 1917. Lieutenant in Royal Air Force, 1 April 1918. To No.20 Group, 11 September 1918. To Flying Instructor School, 19 October 1918. To No.2 Training Depot Station, 31 October 1918. To No.2 Flying Training School, 12 July 1919. To Liverpool, for repatriation to Canada, 15 August 1919. To Unemployed List, 29 August 1919. As of December 1920 he claimed about fours hours on Shorthorns, 250 hours on Spads, 1,000 on Avros, and short flights in Pup, Camel, Snipe, Bristol Fighter, SE.5, BE.2, RE.8 and Dh.9.Relinquished commission 1 September 1921. In immediate postwar period he was an aerobatic pilot with an RAF team touring Britain to raise funds for charities, and thus may have been the first Canadian aerobatic pilot. Member of the CAF (but unemployed), 18 February to 14 July 1920. Employed ay Air Board as Certificate Examiner, 30 September 1921 to 17 January 1923. Appointed Flight Lieutenant, Canadian Air Force, 18 January 1923. Confirmed as Squadron Leader, CAF, 1 May 1923. Appointed to RCAF, Camp Borden, with rank of Squadron Leader, 1 April 1924. Assigned to temporary duty, England, 29 December 1924 (Central Flying School, Upavon), returning to Canada 19 May 1925. To AFHQ and granted Temporary Wing Commander, 24 May 1925. Reverted to Squadron Leader, 24 September 1925. Posted to Camp Borden, 24 September 1925. Temporary Duty in Philadelphia, 5-8 September 1926. On command to England, 27 August 1927 to 24 December 1928 (staff college). To Station Winnipeg, 24 January 1929. As Commanding Officer there he frequently visited, by rail and by air, the various detachments. Examples of this are as follows: 4 July 1929, by rail, Winnipeg to Lac du Bonnet; thence by air to Berens River (6 July), Norway House (6 July), Thicket Portage (7 July),Wabowden (7 July), Cormorant Lake (7July), Pelican Narrows (9 July), Lac la Ronge (10 July), Ladder Lake (12 July), Cormorant Lake (14 July), Winnipegosis (15 July), Lac du Bonnet (15 July) and back to Winnipeg (16 July 1929). On 31 August 1929 he went by road to Lac du Bonnet; by air thereafter to Berens River (4 September 1929), Cormorant Lake (5 September), Pelican Narrows (6 September), Ladder Lake (6 September), Prince Albert (7 September), back to Ladder Lake (7 September), to Lac la Ronge (8 September), to Cormorant Lake (9 September), to Norway House (13 September), to Berene River (14 September), to Lac du Bonnet (17 September) and back to Winnipeg (17 September 1929). These sorts of tours occurred frequently - at least five in 1930. To AFHQ, Ottawa, 6 December 1932. Promoted Wing Commander, 12 December 1932. Promoted Group Captain, 1 April 1938. To Station Ottawa (Rockcliffe), 20 June 1938. To Eastern Air Command, 31 January 1939. Promoted Air Commodore, 1 September 1939. Promoted Air Vice Marshal, 5 August 1941. To Special Duties Abroad, 29 March 1941. Returned to Eastern Air Command Headquarters, 29 July 1941. To AFHQ, Ottawa, 23 February 1942. To Lachine, 9 December 1943. To RCAF Overseas Headquarters, 10 December 1943. Repatriated 5 March 1945. To No.1 Composite Training School, Toronto, 15 March 1945. To No.4 Release Centre, 25 May 1945. Retired, 11 December 1945; died in Ottawa 31 July 1948. Numerous photographs of him at Canadian Forces Photo Unit; PL-1181 shows him at desk, Dartmouth, August 1940 (Air Commodore); PL-117261 is a formal portrait; PL-31605 (ex UK-13059 dated 3 August 1944) shows A/V/M N.R. Anderson on return to United Kingdom after several weeks temporary duty in Canada; greeted by Air Marshal Lloyd Breadner. Photo PL-31606 (ex UK-13060 dated 3 August 1944) shows, left-to-right, a Mr. Guthrie (Air Ministry), G/C C.C.P. Graham, Air Marshal L.S. Breadner, F/L R.S. McCartney, G/C G.G. Morrow, F/L S.F. Hanlon, A/V/M N.R. Anderson. Photo PL-31610 (ex UK-13064 dated 3 August 1944) is captioned as follows: “A/V/M N.R. Anderson, right, chats with G/C C.C. Graham, following his [Anderson’s] return from Canada. G/C G.G. Morrow, centre, who made the trip to Canada with the Air Vice-Marshal, looks on. In the background Air Marshal L.S. Breadner, CB, DSC, who was at the airfield to greet A/V/M Anderson, is shown speaking to F/L S.F. Hanlon.” RCAF photo PL-31616 (ex UK-13070 dated 3 August 1944) shows A/V/M N.R. Anderson chatting with G.C C.C.P Graham while Air Marshal L.S. Breadner looks on. RE-75-307 shows him as a Squadron Leader in formal dress; HC-6655 held by National Archives of Canada shows him in 1933. Recommendation for Mention in Despatches raised 24 September 1943 by Air Marshal Lloyd Breadner for services as follows: Air Vice-Marshal Anderson was for many years the Air Officer Commanding of this Command. By his outstanding organizing ability, energy and initiative, he was largely responsible for the efficient expansion and the successes obtained by this Command. ANDERSON, A/V/M Norman Russel (C40) - Companion, Order of the Bath - Air Member for Air Staff, AFHQ (now Overseas) - Award effective 1 January 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 113/44 dated 21 January 1944. Recommendation raised by Air Marshal Lloyd Breadner, 10 October 1943. Presented with award at Buckingham Palace 15 February 1944. Air Vice-Marshal Anderson, with outstanding organizing ability, energy and initiative, for many years very successfully filled a position of great responsibility as Air Officer Commanding, Eastern Air Command. As Air Member for Air Staff for the past twenty months, this conscientious and very thorough officer has efficiently and judiciously undertaken the responsibility of all Home War planning and operations. He also very capably fulfils the duties of Deputy Chief of the Air Staff and is a member of the Permanent Joint Board on Defence, Canada-United States. ANDERSON, A/V/M Norman Russell (C40) - Officer of the Legion of Honour (France) - Award effective 12 September 1947 as per Canada Gazette dated 20 September 1947 and AFRO 485/47 of that date. ANDERSON, A/V/M Norman Russell (C40) - Croix de Guerre with Palm (France) - Award effective 12 September 1947 as per Canada Gazette dated 20 September 1947 and AFRO 485/47 of that date. External Affairs file “French Awards to Canadian Armed Forces - Particular Cases” (Library and Archives Canada, RG.25, Box 4140) has the following citation: Air Vice-Marshal Anderson rendered outstanding service to the French cause as Deputy Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Royal Canadian Air Force Overseas during the invasion of Europe in June 1944. ANDERSON, A/V/M Norman Russell (C40) - Legion of Merit, Commander (United States) - Award effective 14 February 1948 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 135/48 dated 5 March 1948. On 15 April 1947 Air Vice-Marshal Hugh Campbell wrote to Colonel J.C. Hodgson, U.S. Military Attache in Ottawa. It is clear from this letter that the Americans had asked Canada to nominate some officers for U.S. awards and that in Anderson's case, Campbell was not only suggesting the person (along with Harold Edwards and A.L. James) but supplying a draft citation. There was some urgency, as Anderson was dying of diabetes: Air Vice Marshal Anderson has held various important operational appointments on Canada's east coast, including Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command during the war. Together with his American counterparts, he was responsible in no small measure for the effective air operations which were carried out against enemy U-Boats which were then operating so extensively in Atlantic sea lanes. He has, at all times, shown the utmost willingness and enthusiasm in his association with members of the United States Army Air Force. The original recommendation (found in his file) was as follows: This officer held various important operational appointments on Canada's east coast, including the position of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command. During his tenure of office he satisfactorily cooperated with the members of the United States Armed Forces in that area, particularly in the protection of the eastern coats of Canada and the United States against enemy submarine warfare. Also, he was responsible to a marked degree for the air cover which was provided many of the allied convoys operating between North America and the United Kingdom. During the period 1942-1944, as Air Member of the Canadian Section of the Permanent United States-Canadian Joint Board on Defence, he tendered the utmost cooperation to his American counterparts which was contributed [sic] to a marked degree to the splendid relationship which existed amongst the members of this Board. ANDERSON, A/V/M Norman Russell (C40) - Order of the White Lion, 3rd Class (Czechoslovakia) - Award effective 5 March 1948 as per Canada Gazette dated 14 February 1948 and AFRO 135/48 of that date. Because of his health, this was presented to him at his home in April 1948. Notes: Course at Central Flying School, 20 January to 21 April 1925 involved the following flying: dual on Avro, 9.20, solo on Avro, 11.50, dual on Snipe, 15 minutes, solo on Snipe, one hour, dual on Bristol Fighter, 15 minutes (total of 22 hours 40 minutes). Instructors Remarks read, “This officer has had considerable previous experience as an Instructor and passed through the Gosport School as an A.1 Instructor on the staff of the School there. His flying is excellent, and he knows the patter excellently. His voice is clear through the telephone and he gives his instructions very well indeed. In my opinion he should be an exceptionally good instructor.” (F/L J.H. Butler). The Chief Flying Instrictor (S/L H.G. Smart) wrote, “An exceptionally good pilot and a brilliant Instructor on all types machines, exceptionally keen.” In addition, he took courses (but dis not sit for examinations) in Technical (Engines), Technical (Airframes), Administration, Air Pilotage, Stores and Stores Accounting plus the Flying Instruction outlined above. RAF Staff College Report filed 28 December 1928 by the Commandant (Air Commodore Edgar Ludlow-Hewitt) at the end of the 6th Course read as follows: A very loyal, helpful and conscientious officer. Intelligent but a little slow. He is tactful and pleasant in manner, and though rather reserved he is sociable, friendly and good natured. An application for the Atlantic Star was turned down. Nevertheless, it was accompanied by details of three sorties in which he participated, viz: 23 December 1939 - second pilot to S/L A.D. Ross, one hour 35 minutes, Stranraer 916, OAS Convoy CT-2. 30 January 1940 - second pilot to S/L A.D. Ross, three hours 20 minutes, Stranraer 910, OAS Convoy CT-3. 31 January 1940 - in gunner’s position, front cockpit, Stranraer 310, Special Search for HX18 and IAS HMS Royal Sovereign. Assessments: “A very keen, energetic officer, having outstanding ability as flying and ground instructor, being particularly good in the organization of training. Is self reliant, even tempered, painstaking and thorough with his work. Has good influence with officers and men. Keen at sport and lives a clean life.” (W/C L.S. Breadner, 16 November 1924, when Anderson was Officer Commanding Training Squadron, Camp Borden). Assessment for 1926 while Acting Commanding Officer, No.1 Flying Training School, Camp Borden. That year he had flown 16 hours five minutes as pilot, one hour 40 minutes as passenger. “A very capable and energetic officer, conscientious and thorough in the performance of his duties. Good administrator and disciplinarian and thoughtful of the welfare of those under his command.” (A.H. Bell, Colonel Commandant, 26 December 1926). Assessment for 1928 noted that he was attending Staff Course in England. Assessment for 1929 when Commanding Officer, Winnipeg Air Station , since 29 January 1929. In the year he had flown 70 hours 30 minutes as pilot, 47 hours five minutes as passenger. “I have formed a high opinion of this officer as Officer Commanding Winnipeg Air Station. He appreciates his responsibility, and besides being tactful, has a very pleasant manner.” (14 December 1929, Brigadier and Officer Commanding Military District No.10, signature illegible). Assessment for 1930 when Commanding Officer, Winnipeg Air Station. Had flown 80 hours 30 minutes as pilot, 17 hours 35 minutes as passenger. Proficient on Moth, Avro, Vedette, Varuna, Fairchild, Bellanca, Siskin. “Squadron Leader Anderson has a quiet manner but a forceful character. He is very tactful in all his dealings and is deservedly popular. His administration of the Winnipeg Air Station is excellent and he fosters good feeling between the RCAF and the Permanent Active Militia in the District.” (22 December 1930, Brigadier and Officer Commanding Military District No.10, signature illegible). Assessment for 1934 when Air Personnel Staff Officer, Air Force Headquarters, having been posted there 6 December 1932. He had flown only 19 hours 15 minutes in the year. “A very reliable and conscientious Staff Officer. Thorough in all his work. He inclines to centralize the work of his division on himself in order to ensure accuracy. He has worked exceptionally hard during the year with excellent results.” (Air Commodore G.M. Croil, Senior Air Officer, 1 January 1935). Assessment for 1935 when Air Personnel Staff Officer, Air Force Headquarters, having been posted there 6 December 1932. He had flown only 13 hours 50 minutes in the year. “A hard working and very conscientious officer. His work has continued to be of a high order. He has improved the administration of his division by effecting a measure of decentralization. A very satisfactory staff officer.” (Air Commodore G.M. Croil, Senior Air Officer, 1 January 1936). “Air Commodore N.R. Anderson is an efficient and responsible officer, well qualified for the responsible position he holds as Air Officer Commanding, Eastern Air Command, Halifax.” (Air Vice-Marshal L.S. Breadner, Chief of the Air Staff, 31 December 1940). First World War Combat Reports: From file Air 1/1220/204/5/2634/19, Library and Archives Canada MG.30 D 1 Volume 21: Squadron: No.19 Date:14 June 1917 Type and No. of Aeroplane: SPAD B.1669 Armament: one Vickers Pilot: 2/Lt N.R. Anderson Locality: near Menin Time: 7.00 p.m. Duty: Offensive Patrol Height: 14,000 feet Remarks on Hostile Aircraft: Albatross Scout. Narrative: Saw leader fire red light, then formation of E.A. beneath and East of us. Dived with leader on E.A. and fired about 25 rounds at last machine in E.A. formation. They then broke up and went East. I followed leader back to lines, Squadron: No.19 Date: 21 July 1917 Type and No. of Aeroplane: SPAD B.3520 Armament: one Vickers Pilot: Lieutenant N.R. Anderson Locality: NE of Ypres Time: 7.45 p.m. Duty: Offensive Patrol Height: 12,000 feet Remarks on Hostile Aircraft: Albatross Scout. Narrative: Was just over lines when I saw formation of about ten E.A. above and North East of us. About same time I noticed one E.A. below them and to the left of me, which I immediately dived on. Gun stopped in No.4 position after about 15 rounds had been fired. E.A. dived vertically away and as there were three other E.A. just near him, I broke away in order to rectify stoppage,

HARRIS, P/O Ronald Carlyle (C46640) - Mention in Despatches - Eastern Air Command Headquarters - Award effective 3 November 1944 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 2479/44 dated 17 November 1944. Born 25 February 1920. Enlisted in Saskatoon, 20 June 1940 as Aero Engine Mechanic. To Technical Training School, 14 August 1940. Promoted AC1, 21 December 1940. To No.9 SFTS, 28 December 1940. Promoted LAC, 1 April 1941. To No.10 (BR) Squadron, 2 January 1942. Promoted Sergeant, 4 October 1942. To Yarmouth, 13 December 1943. To Eastern Air Command Headquarters, 17 February 1944. Promoted WO2, 1 March 1944. Commissioned as Flight Engineer, 30 May 1944. Retired 22 September 1945. Died in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, 4 June 1999. This officer, throughout his lengthy duties on anti-submarine operations, has proven himself to be a skilful and reliable flight engineer. His cheerfulness and determination in completing any mission assigned to him have been most praiseworthy and an inspiration to the other members of his crew.

TURNER, F/O Stewart Douglas (C4456) - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.160 Squadron - no details of training; he is evidently a pilot. Award effective 28 November 1945 as per London Gazette of 11 December 1945 and AFRO 212/46 dated 1 March 1946. Born 19 September 1916 in Toronto. Employed by Canadian Westinghouse, Hamilton before the war. Enlisted in Hamilton, 19 March 1941, commissioned that date and posted to No.1 Manning Depot, Toronto. To Aero Engineer School, Montreal, 28 March 1941. To AFHQ, 8 September 1941. Promoted Flying Officer, 30 September 1941. To No.1 ITS, Toronto, 5 October 1941 where he was employed as the engineer at the Clinical Investigation Unit, directly interested in the research problems to be solved using the accelerator. On 11 March 1942, in a letter to the Commanding Officer, No.1 CIU, he wrote (in the third person), “The care and operations of the accelerator have reached such a point that his work as an engineer is very, very limited. It is felt that his services to the Royal Canadian Air Force would now be far more useful doing aeronautical engineering work at a flying station. A transfer back to aeronautical engineering is hereby requested.” To AFHQ again, 30 March 1942 although it appears that he was detached to No.2 SFTS to play on their rugby team, for which he was the subject of a commendatory letter by G/C F.A. Sampson, 2 December 1942. To No.3 ITS, Victoriaville, 20 March 1943. Reclassified as Pilot Under Training, 28 May 1943. To No.5 EFTS, High River, 31 May 1943. To No.3 SFTS, Calgary, 25 July 1943. Reverted to Pilot Officer at his own request, 12 November 1943, the date he qualified for his flying badge. To No.1 GRS, Summerside, 20 November 1943. Promoted Flying Officer, 12 May 1944. To “Y” Depot, Lachine, 11 June 1944. To No.111 OTU, 28 June 1944. To No.45 Group, Dorval, 8 October 1944. Emplaned from Dorval, 17 November 1944. Arrived in United Kingdom, 20 November 1944. To No.354 Squadron, 13 January 1945. To No.160 Squadron, 10 February 1945. By sea to United Kingdom, 3 October 1945. Repatriated 3 December 1945. Retired 16 January 1946. Postwar he was a distinguished lawyer and judge. Died in Toronto, 27 September 1990. // This officer has completed a tour of operational duty during which he has displayed outstanding courage, determination and devotion to duty. On one occasion his aircraft was forced down on the sea but despite this trying experience he has continued to show undiminished enthusiasm for operational flying. Flying Officer Turner is an excellent captain of aircraft who has consistently set a high standard and an inspiring example to his crew. // NOTE: Public Records Office Air 2/9138 has original recommendation dated 13 September 1945 when he was credited with 25 sorties (450 operational hours); text expands somewhat on the above (published) citation: // Throughout his operational tour Flying Officer Turner has shown outstanding determination and devotion to duty. During his first operational sortie he carried out a successful ditching. In spite of attendant shock, he was flying operationally within ten days of the incident and went on to complete a most successful tour. In all his work he has consistently set a high standard and as captain of aircraft he is beyond reproach. He is cheerful, enthusiastic, and an example to his comrades. // Notes: Application for Operational Wing dated 6 August 1945 stated he had flown 22 sorties (502 hours), 18 February to 29 July 1945. However, another form dated 18 August 1945 gives dates as 30 March to 31 July 1945 (25 sorties but still 502 hours). Form filed on repatriation (14 November 1945) states he arrived overseas 20 November 1944 and had flown one operational tour (22 sorties, the last one on 29 July 1945). He stated further he had flown 457.30 operationally overseas and 28.45 non-operational overseas (total of 486.15). Non-operational duties described as “testing aircraft at squadron.” // Training: Course at No.3 ITS was 22 March to 28 May 1943; graduated eighth in a class of 111. // Course at No.5 EFTS was 31 May to 23 July 1943 - Cornell aircraft. Flew 9.25 dual to first solo and totals as follows: day dual - 34.15; day solo - 37.10; night dual - 1.10. Flew 10.10 on instruments. Placed 13th in a class of 49. “Above average ground school. A very hard worker. A good average pilot - has a thorough knowledge of all sequences with the exception of 13 and 22 - is very conscientious - conduct and attitude very good.” (F/L J.E. Palmer). // Course at No.3 SFTS was 25 July to 12 November 1943 in Crane and Anson aircraft (7.05 to first day solo, 76.25 total day dual, 66.10 day solo, 2.10 dual to first night solo, total 14.05 night dual and 9.05 night solo. Flew 25.40 as passenger, 12.55 in formation, 30.45 on instruments and logged 20 hours in Link. “Average pilot. Slow to start but retains knowledge.” // The course at No.111 OTU was 10 July to 30 September 1944. Ground courses in Armament (245/300), Navigation (151/200),and Signals (68/100). Flying Tests in General Flying (269/300), Applied Flying (130/200), Instrument Flying (170/250), Night Flying (67/100) and Link (36/50). S/L V.J. Clarkson wrote, 25 November 1944, “Keen and conscientious, will improve with experiencce.” Flying times in Mitchell were as follows: Dual to first day solo (7.05), Total day dual (21.25), Total day solo (30.45), Second Pilot by Day (3.05) and Instruments (2.00). Dual to first night solo (2.30), Total night dual (2.30), Total night solo (14.40), Second Pilot by Night (5.50). Flying times in Liberator were as follows: Dual to first day solo (5.05), Total day dual (11.15), Total day solo (25.00), Second Pilot by Day (2.50) and Instruments (2.45). Dual to first night solo (2.20), Total night dual (3.10), Total night solo (5.20). // The Accelerator // Although he played a small part in this, correspondence in his file throws light on the project. On 28 September 1941, Dr. H.W. Price (University of Toronto) wrote to A/V/M Ernest Stedman regarding “Sir Frederick Banting’s Project - the Accelerator, N.R.C. Project AM4.” // Dear Sir; // The writer is H.W. Price, Professor of Electrical Engineering, University of Toronto, and Head of that Department. // Sir Frederick Banting was your friend. I know because he often talked to me about you and always in a highly appreciative manner. He was my friend too. In his absence I am carrying on to completion the construction of “The Accelerator”. Immediately afterward will follow operation for studying blackout in all its complications, and for making it possible to quickly find, if required, which men in training can resist the greatest G values, and therefore be best adapted to fighter flying if also otherwise suitable. // The equipment is now nearing completion. We badly need, and cannot find, a good electrical and mechanical man to operate and assist in adapting this apparatus to meet all situations developed by Squadron Leader (Dr.) W.R. Franks and his assistants studying the problems of suits and variations in men undertaking fighter and other flying requiring high G manoeuvring. Dr. Franks went to England to try to do what Dr. Banting set out to do. He is now back, to return to England in a few weeks with results of suit tests which can be done only in this machine, “The Accelerator”. England wants it, as I know definitely and independently from Mr. Matthews, the English Farnborough expert, now over here who saw much of the work with suits, and the great interest they have in it. // From one of his classmates (Mr, Bruce) who called today, I discovered that Pilot Officer S.D. Turner has recently gone to Ottawa, to your organization I understand. He is the only man I have been able to find trace of who is in [the] R.C.A.F. and suitable in experience for our very technical needs. // We are beginning the electrical connections tomorrow to permit getting into operation within a week. The man who joins the strength of No,1 I.T.S. here to assist in this Banting work should take part in the extensive electrical circuiting and mechanical adjustments to gain an inside understanding of the equipment. With all the other difficulties you have in hand, can you possibly help us by transferring Doug Turner to us at Toronto. Our need is real and urgent. // To this, Price added a hand-written post-script: // C.W. Billingsly, National Research Council, Ottawa, Air Commodore R.W. Ryan, Ottawa, Colonel Duncan Graham, Ottawa and Banting Institute, F/L Ferguson of the low-temperature low-pressure medical lab at No.1 Initial Training School, Toronto, all know of this work. I have not ventured to discuss the matter with the Commanding Officer of No.1 I.T.S. // Stedman may have responded in the negative, for on 28 September 1941, Dr. Price wrote to him again, this time “Re Pilot Officer S.D. Turner”: // It was good of you to reply so completely and promptly to my request for transfer of this officer for duty at the Accelerator Hut, No.1 Initial Training School, Toronto, 1107 Avenue Road, phone MO (Mohawk) 4403. // I know, as you have found, that he is a good student, particularly at examinations. I also know in detail his electrical and mechanical experience. It suits our need. Therefore I tink it best to request transfer of Pilot Officer Turner at the earliest possible moment, rather than avail myself to your kind offer to search for another to meet a written specification. // If you can do so, I would appreciate your assistance by phone or otherwise to the Personnel Department regarding the real urgency of my need to quickly ger the information England wants without delay. // This was duly expedited; on 30 September 1941, A/V/M Harold Edwards instructed transfer of Turner to No.1ITS “in connection with the completion of the ‘Accelerator’ and other equipment in the low pressure chamber.” // RCAF Press Release No. 10667 dated 5 July 1945 from: SEAC (Field), transcribed by Huguette Mondor Oates, reads: // WITH THE RCAF IN South-East Asia: -- Forced off his course by atrocious weather and with fuel rapidly running out, F/O S.D. Turner of 2320-6th Street West, Calgary, captain of a RAF Liberator of the Indian Ocean Air Force, successfully ditched his aircraft in the Andaman Sea. Every member of the crew was picked up by a Dutch ship. The Liberator was returning from a long-distance sortie on which prevailing weather had caused a long delay in finding the target. “On the way back, we ran right into a fierce tropic storm,” said F/O Turner. “We were flying at 500 feet but the up and down air currents were terrific, and I decided to climb. At times, we were lifted upwards at high speed and forced downwards just as fast. This constant bumping about made us use a great deal of fuel.” // When only enough petrol to last another hour or so remained in the tanks, a steamer was sighted. “We flashed a message to attract its attention”, continued Turner, and decided that this was the best time to ditch the aircraft as we stood every chance of being picked up quickly.” // The sea was ideal for ditching and the Liberator put down on the water. Even so, the force of impact was sufficiently great to make a hole in the hull, and the wireless operator F/O J.H. Dorsey of Font Hill, Ontario, fell through it. It seemed as though he would be trapped under the Liberator, but he managed to force his way out and was pulled on to the wing by the Scottish second pilot. // The Liberator remained on the surface for twenty-six minutes but, by that time, the crew had taken to the two dinghies. The ship, a Dutch merchant vessel, approached and lowered lifeboats. Within an hour, the survivors were aboard. “We can’t speak too highly of the attention we received,” said Turner.