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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
Lillian J.C. Brown
AF2017.053 - Brown, Lillian J.C. · Fonds · 1942-1947

A collection of photographs and newspaper clippings pertaining to Lillian J.C. Brown's life between the periods of 1942 and 1947. The collection includes photographs during her service overseas in London as a record's keeping clerk in the RCAF Women's Division, photographs from her journey home back to Canada in 1946, and newspaper clippings and postcards from her time overseas.

The Air Force Museum of Alberta
James Faulkner Thompson
AF2018.008 - Thompson, J.F. · Fonds · 1913-2012

A collection of photographs and documents detailing James Thompson's career as an engine fitter in the Royal Air Force from 1938 until the end of the Second World War, as well as his life as a civilian in Canada during the post-war period. These include photographs of daily life during the interwar period, photographs and documents from his service in Capetown, South Africa (1942-1943) and in Bombay, India (1943-1944), and a small collection of photographs taken during his civilian life in Calgary, Canada from 1955 to 1978.

The Air Force Museum of Alberta
Reginald Bruce Thompson
AF2018.028 - Thompson, Reginald · Fonds · 1916-1919

A collection of letters written by Lieutenant Reginald Bruce Thompson of Calgary, Alberta. Written to his mother between the periods of 1916 to 1919, the letters give insight into Thompson's First World War experiences. Includes letters written home, greeting cards, and telegrams. A transcription of the letters are available upon request.

The Air Force Museum of Alberta
Charles Warren Trevena
AF2018.029 - Trevena, C.W. · Fonds · 1939-1946

A collection of photographs and documents detailing the flying career of Charles Warren Trevena. This includes his private pilot's license, photographs from his early flying career, and a photo album full of photographs taken during the Battle of Britain.

The Air Force Museum of Alberta
Lloyd Turner
AF2018.030 - Turner, Lloyd · Fonds · 1939-1946

Contains a series of photographs taken during and after Lloyd Turner's time serving in the RCAF. This includes photographs from his time as a WAG at 406 Squadron during the Second World War, his service in the Reserves in the 1950's and 1960's, as well as photographs from an airshow taken in the early 1990's.

The Air Force Museum of Alberta
David Earl Anderson
AF2018.032 - Anderson, D.E. · Fonds · 1941-1947

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 Alberta