Photo: "Picton N.S." A bomber crew pose together in their flight gear in the snow. Dated 1940. Black and white, original.
A collection of personal letters and photographs detailing David Earl Anderson's time overseas as an Observer for the RCAF. The letters are written between Bernice "Bunny" Lauder and Earl Anderson, and cover the periods of 1941 until 1946. Photographs included were shared between Anderson and Lauder, and include photos from overseas as well as back home in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Documents include service certificates, a pay book, and a hand drawn crest. A transcription of the letters are available upon request.
The Air Force Museum of AlbertaPhoto: "Jimmy, Barney, Earl." Three servicemen sitting on the stoop in front of the barracks. Circa 1941. Dafoe, Saskatchewan. Black and white, original.
Photo: "The Old Prospector" Earl Anderson standing shirtless next to a pole on the barracks. Circa WWII. Black and white, original.
Photo: "Co's Car in Parade - Field Day at Dafoe." Circa 1941. Black and white, original.
Photo: "Flying School." Young cadets in civilian clothing are greeted outside the flying school in Bermuda. Circa WWII. Black and white, original.
Photo: "Bathing Beauties." Six RCAF servicemen pose next to the beach in their swimwear. Circa WWII. Black and white, original.