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 AlbertaDocument: A list of operational times spent flying as recorded by Balsdon. Includes total time, time spent over Germany, France, and daylight. Back of envelope. Circa WWII. Black and white, original.
Document: RAF issued propaganda sent to the French during their occupation by the Germans informing them of any news regarding the war. Dated October 7, 1943. Page 1. Original document.
Document: RAF issued propaganda sent to the French during their occupation by the Germans informing them of any news regarding the war. Dated October 7, 1943. Page 3. Original document.
Document: A letter from 'Smitty' to Balsdon reminiscing about their time in the RCAF. Dated January 27, 1984. Page 2. Original document.
Document: RAF issued propaganda sent to the French during their occupation by the Germans informing them of any news regarding the war. Dated October 7, 1943. Page 2. Original document.
Document: A document written by Alice Maude Balsdon confirming her son's, Cliff, identity and birth date. Circa WWII. Original document.
Document: A letter from 'Smitty' to Balsdon reminiscing about their time in the RCAF. Dated January 27, 1984. Page 2. Original document.