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Hi, I have a photograph of a flyer named Bruce who trained in Canada during WW2, he was my mother’s first love…
His nickname was Chap, I can’t find his last name.
Bruce died in aerial combat in Europe. I’m trying to find out more about him and what happened. I have a photo of him standing by his plane
Thanks, James
To be continued…
Paul Tuttle has won awards with his artwork and it has also been collected and published internationally. He concentrates primarily on aviation or nature/wildlife subject matter. In regards to aviation art, Paul Tuttle’s objective is to preserve aviation history with his work. Many of his paintings can be found in a number of aviation museums including the Smithsonian in Washington DC.
Ongoing research done by Stephen King whose great-uncle trained in Canada most probably at No.4 EFTS Windsor Mills.
I’ve been doing some research into my great-uncle Robert King. From what the family story is, he left Toledo, Ohio in February 1941 to go to Canada to join the RCAF (Royal Canadian Air Force) and flew for the RAF in Europe early in the war. From what I have been able to determine, he was moved to the Army Air Corp and formed up with the 65th squadron (Fighting Cocks) of the 57th Fighter Group. It looks like they deployed to North Africa in July, 1942.
I’ve been unable to find any RCAF history as of yet. This is not too unusual as I have discovered through my research. It was illegal for US citizens to join foreign services in this manner. They faced a fine of $20,000 and loss of US citizenship if caught. All were forgiven in 1944. While the most famous of these men were the Flying Tigers and the Eagle Squadrons, there were many more that didn’t receive the same recognition. This is the start of my great-uncle’s story. I’ll add to this album as I find more pictures and interesting facts.
Updated 12 April 2021
Original post (broken link)
Found on this Website a few years ago.
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4492 Fleet Finch
Finch II
Model 16B
first date: 26 June 1940 – Taken on strength
Category A damage on 22 May 1941 while with No. 4 Elementary Flying Training School at Windsor Mills, PQ.
last date: 11 July 1941 – Struck off
The pilot whose name was Smith crashed at Rigaud Mountain near St. Eugene.
Paul Piché
Paul Piché was an instructor in St. Eugene in 1942, and was transfered to 127 Squadron, then later to 443 Squadron.
This is another picture taken at No. 13 E.F.T.S. St. Eugene.
A bad day flying
British Commonwealth Air Training Plan 