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James Tarbet Ross
AF2016.016 - Ross, J.T. · Fonds · 1939-1946

The fonds include a collection of documents and photographs detailing Ross’ service with the RAF during the Second World War. These include aerial photographs of bombings, nightskies lit up by flak, and bombed out city streets.

The Air Force Museum of Alberta
Dr Lorna Jane Laidlaw
AF2016.018 - Laidlaw, L.J. · Fonds · 1915-07-03 - 2007-11-25

A collection of documents and photographs from Dr. Lorna Jane Laidlaw's service in the RCAF Women's Division during the Second World War. The collection covers the periods between 1942 and 1945, including newspaper clippings, pamphlets, war time photographs, and a scrapbook made by Laidlaw cataloguing her experience during her service.

The Air Force Museum of Alberta
Kenneth Laverne Cannings
AF2016.022 - Cannings, Kenneth Laverne · Fonds · 1939-1946

Contains a series of documents and one journal belonging to Pilot Officer Kenneth Laverne Cannings during his service in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1940 until 1944. The collection includes a journal written by Cannings, detailing his experiences overseas during his training in Bournemouth, Hooton Park, Wellesbourne, Dalton, and Dishforth. A few photographs and documents are also included. Cannings passed away 9 May, 1944 during a bombing raid over Belgium. A transcription of the journal is available upon request.

The Air Force Museum of Alberta
Lem Bowers Mathany
AF2016.023 - Mathany, Lem Bowers · Fonds · 1918-1988

A collection of personal photographs taken by LAC Lem Mathany during his time in the RCAF during the Second World War. This collection includes photographs taken during his training in Kingston, Ontario in 1942 as well as photographs collected during his service in No. 118 Squadron in Alaska.

The Air Force Museum of Alberta
Aliston Leslie Staples
AF2016.038 - Staples, A.L · Fonds · 1939-1946

The fonds include a series of documents pertaining to Leslie’s service with the RCAF. These include Leslie’s service records, a letter to his parents’ informing them of his Missing in Action statues, letters welcoming him to the G.Q. Parachute and Caterpillar Clubs, and a Pilot Flight Record and Log Book complete with pen and chain.

The Air Force Museum of Alberta
Lloyd Douglas Thompson
AF2017.014 - Thompson, L.D. · Fonds · 1914-1919

A collection of photographs spanning Lloyd Douglas Thompson's service in the Canadian military. This includes photographs from the First World War (1914-1919), Thompson's volunteer service with the 17 Cavalry Field Ambulance (1926-1936), Thompson's service with the Royal Canadian Navy (1936-1939), and Thompson's service in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1939 until his retirement in 1964. Locations for his service and the photographs include West Coast of Canada ('39-'46), St. Hubert, Comox ('56), and Calgary ('58).

The Air Force Museum of Alberta
Cliff Balsdon
AF2017.025 - Balsdon, Cliff · Fonds · 1914-1985

A collection of photographs and documents detailing Cliff Balsdon's service as an Air Bomber in the RCAF from 1942 until 1946. Includes photographs taken in Alberta and sent by his mother, overseas photographs with 432 Squadron, and documents pertaining to his enlistment and the awarding of the DFC on 18th June 1944.

The Air Force Museum of Alberta
Alden Lyle Magnus
AF2017.044 - Magnus, A.L. · Fonds · 1916 - ?

A collection of photographs and documents detailing the crash and subsequent capture of the crew of the AA-A BK 620 on the night of 17 December, 1942. This includes photographs from the aftermath of the Dieppe Raid, photographs from Sergeant Alden Magnus' time spent in Stalag VIII-B Prisoner of War camp, as well as a written description of the night of 17 December, 1942 when Magnus and his crewmen went down over Germany.

The Air Force Museum of Alberta
Norman Grant
AF2017.049 - Grant, Norman · Fonds · 1917-2005

Contains a series of photographs and documents detailing Norman Grant's service in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1939 until 1966. The collection includes Second World War photographs from his time in 420 Squadron as an Observer, Second World War documents, and post-war photographs including acting as a guide during the Duke of Edinburgh's visit to Canada.

The Air Force Museum of Alberta
Raymond Davies Murphy
AF2017.052 - Murphy, Raymond Davies · Fonds · 1941-01-09 - 1945-10-24

A photo album belonging to Flight Sergeant Raymond Davies Murphy cataloguing his Second World War experiences between the periods of 1941 and 1945. Photographs include Claresholm No. 15 SFTS, crashed aircraft, day trips to local tourist destinations such as the Calgary Zoo and Banff, and day-to-day experiences during Murphy's service in the RCAF.

The Air Force Museum of Alberta