RAF 25th Anniversary Marked by Historic Milestone
A notable RAF anniversary recalls its 1918 founding merger of the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Naval Air Service. The RAF played a pivotal wartime role, earning global recognition as the greatest air force by the war’s end, with vast postwar expansion in aircraft and personnel.
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Royal Air Force
Royal Flying Corps
Royal Naval Air Service
RAF
France
Britain
LAF
RAF Is True Empire Force Across Commonwealth
The RAF stands as an instrument of the Empire with thousands from Canada Australia New Zealand and other dominions joining. Notable early Canadians Billy Bishop and Billy Barker served with the RAF, now Canadian squadrons are attached as the RCAF marks 20 years as a permanent arm of King George VI's service in Canada.
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Royal Air Force
Billy’ Bishop
Billy” Barker
Dominion
R.A.F
R A.F
Royal Canadian Air Force
Canada
RAF
L. S. Breadner
C B
D. C
Air Staff
R.C.A.F
Bombers Carry Heavy Loads on War Effort
The RAF is praised for its pivotal role in World War II from the Battle of Britain to the current air offensive. It notes over 50,000 fighter sorties from Britain in 1942, 1,250,000 tons of enemy shipping sunk, 2,000 factories destroyed, and February bomb tonnage exceeding 10,000. Buckingham Palace honor marked the 25th anniversary with King praising the RAF's spirit.
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R.A.F
Britain
Europe
Royal Air Force
Germany
RAF
North Africa
Buckingham Palace
Liver as nutrition rich meat alternative urged in Ottawa advices
Ottawa advice says meat rationing will not cover liver heart or kidney and using organ meats could mark a nutritional advance. Liver, especially pork liver, is highlighted as rich in iron vitamin A and riboflavin, with a weekly serving recommended. Recipes for Liver Loaf Liver Salad Liver Soup and Liver Sandwiches are provided along with a request for a free Vitamin Chart.
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Ottawa
Western Division Health League of Canada
111 Avenue Road
Toronto
Smile Awhile Humorous Vignettes About Love Money and Work
A collection of short jokes and exchanges features young lovers, married life, draft humor, cooking mishaps, and workplace quips. Characters include Mrs White Mrs Gray Mrs Black and a sergeant and draftee as well as a brimming mix of family and domestic banter. The sketches rely on wordplay about love finance and everyday events for light entertainment.
Catherine the Great popularized sealskin fur fashions
The article notes Catherine the Great of Russia first popularized sealskin for women’s fur coats and traces its influence on 18th century aristocratic attire.
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Catherine the Great
Russia
Air training plan lists new Canadian air force officers
The Royal Canadian Air Force Headquarters announces numerous newly commissioned pilots and airmen across Canada. Names span Saskatoon, Winnip eg, Regina, Calgary, Edmonton, and other towns in Manitoba and Ontario with ranks from WO2 to LAC and Cpl. Many serve as pilots or air crew, reflecting broad recruitment across provinces.
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Canada
Royal Canadian Air Force
King’s Pilot Fielden Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross
Group Captain Edward H. Fielden, King’s personal pilot and commander of an RAF bomber station, received the Distinguished Flying Cross for operational missions, some highly hazardous. The 40-year-old flyer had previously flown the King and Royal Family members thousands of miles and returned to service with the RAF in 1940.
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Edward H. Fielden
R.A.F
Air Ministry
How To Choose and Care For Your Dog
A 32 page booklet from the Home Service Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union explains distemper symptoms and treatment plus dog care from puppyhood to training. Send 15c with name address and booklet title to Winnipeg Manitoba address for a copy.
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Distemper
Home Service Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Man
Only Two Openings Single Men In Army Or Essential Industry
Hon. Humphrey Mitchell told Niagara district manufacturers that within six months very few men or women would be outside essential jobs. Single men would be re-examined and either join the army or work in essential industry. Conscientious objectors may be moved to farms and prisoner-of-war labor was considered.
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Humphrey Mitchell
Niagara District
Mitchell
Largest sea bird is the albatross with a 12 foot wingspan
The albatross holds the record as the largest sea bird with a wingspan of about twelve feet, surpassing other coastal species. The measurement highlights the bird's impressive wings and flight capability.
Un suspected Scrap Metal Sources Found in Farm Sheds
Suspicion falls on stored farm tools and equipment as hidden scrap metal sources. Old binders knives guards harness bolts rivets and other metal items in sheds lofts and garages may contain valuable material. The article notes strain from the gasoline shortage and mentions seamen on torpedoed tankers.
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Calgary
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Edmonton
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