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[BCATP (British Commonwealth Air Training Plan) Fighter Pilots Reunion] (Item)

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 reunion held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, circa 1970, for Canadian and British fighter pilots who were involved with the British Commonwealth Air Training…

Brien Wygle oral history interview (Item)

Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Brien Wygle and interviewer Dan Hagedorn, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, November 13, 2013.

[Reade F. Tilley oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

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 Mediterranean Theaters with No. 121 Squadron and No. 603 Squadron. Topics discussed include his initial attempts to become a volunteer pilot during the…

Medal, Military/Brien Wygle, RCAF, British War Medal, 1939-1945, WWII (Item)

Silver medal on fabric ribbon, with original box. Silver round medal, issued by the Royal Canadian Air Force/RCAF, British war medal, 1939-1945 for service in World War II. One side of medal: image of lion atop a two headed dragon with "1939-1945" in upper corner. Other side of medal has profile of King George and reads "GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP" around edge.

Patch, Military/Brien Wygle, RCAF, WWII, Canada (Item)

Curved wool patch. Black background with white text "Canada"

Tag, Identification/Brien Wygle, RCAF, WWII, Metal Dog Tags (Item)

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.

Ribbon, Military/Brien Wygle, RCAF, Ribbon Bar (Item)

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.

Patch, Military/Brien Wygle, RCAF, Pilot Wings (Item)

Fabric Royal Canadian Air Force pilots wings patch. White wings with brown laurel wreath at center, RCAF with crown in center.

Pin, Military/Brien Wygle, RCAF, Operational Wing Award (Item)

Gold metal pin with two post on back, with screw on clasps. Pin is a set of wings with an "O" at the center.

Medal, Military/Brien Wygle, RCAF, Canada Volunteer Service, 1939-1945, WWII (Item)

Medal and ribbon with original storage box. WWII Canada Volunteer Service. Round silver medal, one side has the coat of arms of Canada, and the other side depicts seven marching figures and reads "1939 CANADA 1945 VOLUNTARY SERVICE VOLONTAIRE" around the edge. Unattched length of ribbon included, which is green, red and blue striped. With original white cardboard storage box.