A collection of photographs, certificates, and documents from Donald D. Bergie's family life and service in the Royal Canadian Air Force. The collection covers the periods between the early 1900's up until Bergie's retirement in 1977, including documents and photographs during the First World War, the Cold War, and Bergie's NATO service overseas.
The Air Force Museum of AlbertaGroup photograph of RCAF Servicemen (pilots and other airmen). D.D Bergie sits first row, third in on right. Black and white original.
Group photograph of RCAF servicemen sitting on the wing of a F-86 Sabre. D.D. Bergie sits on the wing in the centre middle. Black and white original, 7x4"
Group photograph of squadron No 441 of the RCAF in front of a Sabre. Don Bergie is front row fifth from the left. Black and white original 5 1/4 x 8"
Newspaper: Clippings from a newspaper circa WWI. 'King's Congratulations to a Bunchreman" with original article and photographs of Mr. Bunchreman in military uniform and in civilian dress. Black and white, original.
Newspaper: Clipping of Farrier-Sergt. D.J. Morrison in uniform and with medals, with the title 'One of the Morrisons. A Bunchrew Canadian'. Personal photo of Sergt. Morrison placed over newspaper photograph. Pasted on cardboard. Black and white original.
Photo: Ariel view of NATO base.Believed to be temporary living quarters of RCAF families and personnel. Germany. Circa 1960s. Black and white, original.
Photo: Unknown WWI Canadian soldier posed for studio portrait. Glued to cardboard with minimal staining on the front. Black and white, original.
Photograph of D.D Bergie in a CF-104 that is being "towed" by a donkey in command of an RCAF Sergeant. Black and white original, 7x4 3/4"
Photograph of a CF-5 (CAF 802) on tarmac with CF-104 (CAF 645). Black and white original.