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[BCATP (British Commonwealth Air Training Plan) Fighter Pilots Reunion]
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…
[Frederick Libby oral history interview (Part 6 of 8)]
In this eight-part oral history, fighter ace Frederick Libby is interviewed about his life and his military service with the Royal Flying Corps during World War I. In part six, he discusses his pilot training in England and his time with No. 43 Squadron in France. Topics discussed include his experiences with Sopwith aircraft, memorable flights and combat missions in France, and his memories of…
[Frederick Libby oral history interview (Part 5 of 8)]
In this eight-part oral history, fighter ace Frederick Libby is interviewed about his life and his military service with the Royal Flying Corps during World War I. In part five, he discusses his time as an observer in France and his pilot training in England. Topics discussed include missions and difficulties during the Somme Offensive, his receipt of the Military Cross at Buckingham Palace, and…
[Receipt for Ye Olde Hostel of God-Begot]
Receipt for Ye Olde Hostel of God-Begot, Winchester, England, circa 1917-1919.Part of a scrapbook related to Edward I. Sproull's military career during and after World War I, circa 1916-1919.
[Wantage Hall]
Photographic postcard of Wantage Hall, Reading, England, circa 1917.Inscription: "Wantage Hall, Reading. 686." Inscription on verso: "Ground training base for Royal Flying Corps - 1917. L. C. Gilmour."Part of a photograph album related to Lionel Cherry Gilmour's service with the Royal Air Force during World War I, circa 1917-1918.
[Four Royal Air Force servicemen at Wantage Hall]
Photograph of four Royal Air Force servicemen at Wantage Hall, Reading, England, August 1917. The inscription identifies the men as (from top to bottom) an unnamed Australian serviceman, Lionel Cherry Gilmour, E. Goodman-Jones, and Tom Logan.Inscription on verso: "Aug. 1917. An Australian, myself (L. C. Gilmour), E. Goodman-Jones, Lieut. Tom Logan. 52 Sqn. Bram. Wantage Hall - Reading, England…
[Servicemen Lionel Cherry Gilmour in flight gear]
Photographic postcard of Royal Air Force servicemen Lionel Cherry Gilmour in flight gear, RAF Scampton, England, circa 1917.Inscription on verso: "In training - L.C. Gilmour. Scampton, England - 1917. Just out of the nest starting to fly. Not airborne yet - but oh how ready!!"Part of a photograph album related to Lionel Cherry Gilmour's service with the Royal Air Force during World War I, circa…
[Map of England and Wales]
Linen map of England and Wales, circa 1913.
[Serviceman on city street, London, England]
Photograph of a serviceman, possibly Harold E. Hartney, on a city street, London, England, July 28, 1915. Inscription on album page: "Hubby in London, Eng. July 28/15." Part of two loose scrapbook pages related to Harold E. Hartney's service with the Canadian Expeditionary Force and Royal Flying Corps, circa 1915-1920s.
[Woman, London, England]
Photograph of a woman, London, England, July 28, 1915. Inscription on album page: "London - July 28/15."Part of two loose scrapbook pages related to Harold E. Hartney's service with the Canadian Expeditionary Force and Royal Flying Corps, circa 1915-1920s.