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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
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
David Charles Dyck
AF2019.010 - Dyck, David C. · Fonds · 1946-1972

A collection of photographs and documents from David Charles Dyck's career in the RCAF from 1946 until his retirement in 1972. This includes photographs of a Lysander aircraft reconstruction project in 1967, as well as personal photographs of Dyck from his time in the air force.

The Air Force Museum of Alberta
J.J. Walsh - L.B. Thistle
AF2020.015 - Walsh, Thistle · Fonds · 1939-1946

Contains artifacts and documents pertaining to John Joseph Walsh from Bassano, Alberta and Lawrence Bruce Thistle from St. John's Newfoundland. These include photographs, pilot's licenses, and war time documentation. Walsh served in 261 SQDN. He was Killed in Acion 2 March, 1942 in Malta. Thistle served in 427 SQDN. He was Killed in Action 13 June, 1944.

The Air Force Museum of Alberta
Winifred Hunt
AF2014.015 - Hunt, Winifred · Fonds · 1939-1946

A collection of photographs and documents pertaining to Winifred Hunt's service in the RCAF Women's Division during the Second World War. Includes postcards, official documents, and a scrapbook with photographs of Hunt and various servicewomen and men.

The Air Force Museum of Alberta
Raymond McManus
AF2021.004 - McManus, R.H. · Fonds · 1939-1946

The fonds include photographs and documents detailing Raymond and Agnes McManus’ service during the Second World War. These include studio portraits, personal photographs, wedding photographs and certificates, discharge papers, and newspaper clippings. Access to the log book is available upon request.

The Air Force Museum of Alberta
Aylmer Eugene Frederick
AF2021.009 - Frederick, A.E. · Fonds · 1939-1946

Contains a series of photographs and documents pertaining to the Second World War and the Korean War. This includes photographs taken by an unknown German individual (potentially in a Wehrmacht tank brigade) during the Second World War, as well as RCAF recruitment pamphlets, a booklet informing servicemen of Korean culture and history, The Chinook yearbook, 126 Wing Activity Reports, and a booklet detailing various Second World War tanks. Log books are available upon request.

The Air Force Museum of Alberta
Melville Joseph Freeman
AF2022.008 - Freeman, M.J. · Fonds · 1941-1975

A collection of photographs and documents pertaining to Melville Joseph Freeman's career with the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1941 until 1975. Includes a photo album containing photographs taken during the closing of 3 Wing in 1969 as well as certificates of service and Cold War era documents.

The Air Force Museum of Alberta
AF2013.009 · Fonds · 1939-1941

A collection of photographs detailing the rescue of the crew of a crashed Avro Anson on Moose Mountain, Alberta in 1941.

The Air Force Museum of Alberta
William Edwards Ramsay
AF2015.023 - Ramsay, W.E. · Fonds · 1943-06

A Red Cross issued Prisoner of War "Wartime Log" belonging to William Edward Ramsay. Includes photographs from home, handwritten poetry, drawings, and insight into daily life inside a German POW camp. Covers the periods of 1943 when Ramsay was captured until 1945 upon his release.

The Air Force Museum of Alberta