RAF 25th Anniversary Celebrates Founding of Air Force
A past weeks notable event marks the 25th anniversary of the Royal Air Force. Formed April 1 1918 from the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Naval Air Service, the RAF helped turn back the German drive in France and earned a status as the world's greatest air force. The article notes rapid postwar expansion and immense manpower and aircraft numbers in 1918 with current figures not public.
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Royal Air Force
Royal Flying Corps
Royal Naval Air Service
R.A.F
France
R.A.F Oon
Britain
RAF
Pice
Personne
R A F Celebrates 25th Anniversary In War Effort
The Royal Air Force is lauded as an imperial force with thousands of Canadians Australians and others joining the R A F and its 25th anniversary marked by Buckingham Palace guards. Air Marshal Breadner praises R A F achievements including major bomber and fighter sorties and the North Africa campaign.
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Poa.f
Royal Air Force
FLA F
Royal Canadian Air Force
Canada
RSASF
L. S. Breadner
CB. D.F.C
Air Staff
Bc.a F
R.A.F
Britain
Be Uid
Germany
North Africa
Buckingham Palace
Liver Versus Muscle Meats in Canadian Diet Advice
Ottawa advises rationing may not cover liver and other offal. Liver provides iron Vitamin A and riboflavin in high amounts, with pork liver praised as especially nutritious. Readers are offered liver recipes and a request form for a Vitamin Chart from the Western Division Health League of Canada.
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Ottawa
Western Division Health League of Canada
Avenue Road
Toronto
Jumbled Humorous Exchanges From Daily Life
A collage of short comic lines and quips covering romance money and work life. Snappy exchanges include a damning jab about pensions a paratrooper's training a bride's recipe claims a gasping groom vetoed by a stubborn husband and a bank teller querying insufficient funds.
Catherine the Great and sealskin fashion influence
The text notes Catherine the Great of Russia popularized sealskin for women's fur coats highlighting a historic fashion shift sparked by a royal figure.
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Catherine the Great
Russia
Commissioned Airmen List Signals RCAF Rank Elevations
The Royal Canadian Air Force Headquarters announced a large batch of recently commissioned pilots and air crew. Names span across Saskatchewan Manitoba Ontario Alberta and Nova regions with numerous stations including Saskatoon Edmonton Moose Jaw Brandon and Prince Albert.
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Canada
Royal Canadian Air Force
Alt. Black
Carman
Man
D. H. Crawford
Inglis
S. Evanico
Jasmin
Sask
GAC
Philips
Myrtle
Welch
Boissevain
Berrys
Moose Jaw
Cave
Medicine Hat
Alta
Isfan
Dysart
ALS
Lac
TVG
Tang AL Opie
Nea Areer
Via
Gees
Schwerdfeger
Edmonton
Yarush
Grandview
Austin
Prince Albert
BOOW
Bray
Saskatoon
LL. Brownoff
King’s Pilot Fielden Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross
The King’s personal pilot Group Captain Edward H. Fielden, now commander of an R A F bomber station, receives the Distinguished Flying Cross for hazardous work and missions. The 40-year-old pilot, who escorted the King and Royal Family, was recalled to service with the R A F in 1940.
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Fielden
Edward H. Fielden
R.A.F
Air Ministry
Only Two Openings Single Men In Army Or Essential Industry
Hon Humphrey Mitchell told Niagara district manufacturers that within six months very few people will be in nonessential jobs. He said all single men are being re-examined and reclassified to serve in the army or essential industry. Conscientious objectors would be moved from camps to farms to aid the war effort. Prisoner of war labor was also under consideration.
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Humphrey Mitchell
Niagara District
Mitchell
Largest sea bird the albatross with 12 foot wingspan
A sea bird reaches a wingspread of about 12 feet, identifying the albatross as the largest among its kind. The measurement highlights its impressive wingspan and adaptation for long ocean voyages.
How To Choose and Care For Your Dog booklet offer
A Winnipeg paper ad promotes a 32 page booklet from Home Service Dept. Winnipeg Newspaper Union detailing distemper symptoms and dog care from puppyhood to training. It invites readers to send 15 cents with name and address for a copy titled How To Choose and Care For Your Dog.
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Home Service Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Man
Unsuspected Scrap Metal Found in Farm Sheds
Farm tool sheds lofts and garages conceal scrap metal sources said to include old binder and mower knives and guards bolts nuts rivets spikes and other forgotten war material stored long ago despite a limit of 500 pounds per person.
Gasoline Woes Prompt Motorist Protest
A motorist voices concern over the gasoline shortage while seamen on torpedoed tankers earnestly urge buying War Savings Stamps.
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