Audio recording of a reunion for service members of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, Winnipeg, Manitoba, circa 1970.
Text on label: "A Gathering of Eagles. Reg Fowert."
Abstract from transcript: This recording contains highlights from a…
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Reade F. Tilley discusses his military service with the Royal Air Force during World War II. In part one, he describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in the European and…
Fabric blood chit in the shape of a rectangle. Blue, red and black print. Front side has British Flag in upper left corner, with the same text translated into many different languages on front of chit. Back of chit is blank.
Text reads: "Dear friend,…
Distinguished Flying Cross medal in presentation box. Silver cross with "RF" at center, hanging from a purple and white striped ribbon. On back of cross "GRL 1918" and "1946" are stamped. Ribbon has a straight back pin closure. Medal is in original…
Pair of pressed paper dog tags on length of necklace chain. Both tags have the same information, one is a circle and the other is hexagon.
CAN JS6252 / Officer / BS Wygle / CE RCAF
Verso of hexagonal tag reads "Do not remove"
2 metal identification tags tied together with a piece of twine. Each tag is silver, round and stamped with same text, "67635" followed by two lines of illegible text.
Five awards sewn together on ribbon bar: Distinguished Flying Cross, British WWII Service Star, the Burma Star, Canada Volunteer Service with metal maple leaf pin, and British War Medal.