RAF 25th Anniversary Marked by Growth and Historic Defeat of Germany
The 25th anniversary of the Royal Air Force commemorates its 1918 unification of the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service and its role in ending the war. The RAF, once called the world’s greatest air force, has expanded massively in planes and personnel though current totals are undisclosed.
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Royal Air Force
Royal Flying Corps
Royal Naval Air Service
R.A
Rive
France
RAF
Britain
RAF And Empire Air Power Unite In War History
The article notes thousands of Canadians Australians and others joined the RAF, calling it an instrument of the Empire. It recalls aces Billy Bishop and Billy Barker among early RAF flyers and mentions Royal Canadian Air Force squadrons attached to the RAF. Air Marshal L S Predrner lauds the RAF and marks the RCAF entering its 20th year as a permanent arm of His Majesty.
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Royal Air Force
Billy” Bishop
Billy” Barker
Dominion
R.A.F
RAF
Royal Canadian Air Force
Canada
L. S. Preadner
Df.c
R.c.af
Bombers Carry Heavy Loads
The R AF record in World War II spans from the Battle of Britain to the North Africa campaign. In 1942 more than 50 000 fighter sorties flew from Britain and bomber operations dropped over 10 000 tons of bombs in February. Royal Air Force planes protected shipping so effectively that no Allied ships were lost in North Africa. On its 25th anniversary Buckingham Palace saw guard duty by RAF members for the first time, with King George VI praising their spirit.
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R.af
Britain
Europe
Royal Air Force
R.A.F
Germany
North Africa
Buckingham Palace
Vitamin rich liver fuels health with tasty recipes
A health bulletin promotes pork and calves liver as highly nutritious, noting iron vitamin A and riboflavin levels that meet daily needs. It offers recipes for Liver Loaf Liver Salad Liver Soup and Liver Sandwiches and mentions a free Vitamin Chart from the Western Division Health League of Canada.
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Western Division Health League of Canada
Avenue Road
Toronto
Smile a While and Quick Quips in a Laughing Page
A collage of jokes and wry lines from a humor page. Dating from a period tone, it mixes: a kiss before departure, plans for pensions, ex servicemen, paratroopers training, recipes, stew and stain remover, suspense with Clara, finance, driving hazards, marriage dialogues, nickel gags, a lieutenant replacement, grocery bills, and a Catherine the Great note on sealskin.
Canada Announces Airmen Commissioned by Royal Canadian Air Force
The Royal Canadian Air Force Headquarters lists numerous recently commissioned airmen across pilots navigators and air bombers. Names span Saskatoon Winnipeg Man Geraldton Ont Edmonton Alta and more with ranks LAC and various training settings.
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Canada
Royal Canadian Air Force
Cameron
Saskatoon
Sask
R Oetrander
Winnipes
Man
Manster
W. A. Murphy
Saskstoor Sask
Sette G Dent
Winnier
N. F. Brown
Miscow
A. M. Berrey
Geraldton
Ont
Gould
St. Bonifare
Rom
Riach
Nokomis
Hower
J. A. Jackson
Shell Lake Sask
S A. Merryfield
Riecar Sask
J. B. Rieslow
Winneg
F. Cook
Kenton
Mar
Howlett Ridgedale
A. Lennie
Athabasca
Alta
A. Parry
Calgary
Torquay
KE Vipers
Edmonton
G. M. Waddell
Newdale
Ll. Woveth
Berina
S& A. Freiddal
J. Freidt
Merid
H. R. Stevenson
Miami
N. M. Thomson
J. Wenger
Regina
D. Wickens
Moose Jaw
J. P. Wright
Rosthern
W. Revere
Brandon
King's Pilot Edward Fielden Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross
Group Captain Edward H. Fielden, personal pilot to the King and now commander of an RAF bomber station, receives the Distinguished Flying Cross for his operations on critical missions. He had flown the King and other Royals extensively and was recalled to service in 1940.
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Edward H. Fielden
R.A.F
Air Ministry
How To Choose and Care For Your Home Service Dog
A Winnipeg newspaper booklet offers guidance on kennel care and training for puppies and dogs. It covers proper feeding, grooming, manners with simple commands, reward methods, and recognizing distemper symptoms, inviting readers to request a 15 cent copy by mail.
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Distemper
Home Service Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Man
Only Two Openings for Single Men in Army or Essential Work
Hon. Humphrey Mitchell told Niagara district manufacturers that within six months very few people would be in nonessential jobs. Single men would be re-examined and reclassified to serve in the army or essential industry. Conscientious objectors would be assigned to farms. prisoner-of-war labor was also under consideration.
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Humphrey Mitchell
Niagara District
Mitchell
Largest sea bird is the albatross with a 12 foot wingspan
The albatross is identified as the largest sea bird with an estimated wingspan of about 12 feet, highlighting its extraordinary wings and soaring ability.
Unstored Scrap in Farm Sheds Reveals War Era Belongings
Farmers store away tools and metal in sheds lofts and barns. Old binders mower knives guards and harness parts hide scraps that could still hold value. A motorist cites gasoline limits as a factor while 43 seamen from torpedoed tankers are mentioned. Buy War Savings Stamps Regularly.
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Empire Force
Ottawa
Ogden
West
Ogden’s
Little Willie
George
Virginia
Catherine the Great
Russia
Housoldiers
Canada Starch Company, Limited
Yarush
Grandview
A. J. Black
Carman
Lestie
J. Masur
F. Mohs
A. Opie
Red Deer
G. A. Schwerdfeger
J.D. Austin
Prince Albert
E. W. Bray
N. L. Brownoff
G. D. Eakins
Min
Fielden
Distinguished Flying
Home Service
Vancouver
Montreal
Gyproc
Yael
Hamilton
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