Biography
Men of the Bluenose Squadron
On occasion I recieve many photos of a crew, or an individual, there may or may not be written material to accompany, however as they say "Pictures are worth ...". These links will take you to their story and personal photos...
Internal Links
"Ground Crew"
"Air Crew"
63 - F/O C. Murray
75 - F/Sgt. H. Frith
139 - F/O J. Rothenbush ...
141 - F/L T. Coghlan...
"Individual"
8 - Sgt. Sylvester Konar /
15 - P/O Harry Hansell /
32 - Sgt. Leslie Stone /
42 - F/Sgt. Robert Reynolds /
44 - F/Sgt. Michael Vitch /
52 - F/Sgt. "Alan" Kingston /
53 - Sgt. Gerry Woodruff/
56 - F/O Edson Armour /
57 - Sgt. David Silverman / Sgt. Jack Olliffe /
63 - Sgt. James Dove /
74 - F/Sgt. John S.M. Smith /
75 - Sgt Jim Addison /
88 - WO/1 Mike Laffin / P/O Clarence Soderstrom / Sgt. Cliff Wentworth / F/O Jim Martin /
94 - F/O John Wallace /
120 - P/O William E. Thompson /
139 - Sgt. Ron Hulland /
141 - Sgt. "Rudy" St. Germain /
151 - F/Lt. George Rowe / F/O Joe Latremouille /
168 - F/O Herbert L. Hooper /
434 Squadron External links
Veterans/Relatives and individuals who researched an airman from 434 squadron and posted their story on the internet.
S/Ldr R.A. McLernon (Crew 2) Halifax V DK261 crashes near the island of Mandø Denmarkon 24 Aug. 1943. A very well researched story of evasion and tragedy for this crew.
F/Sgt. Harry Hansell (Crew 15) A young Man from Vulcan Alberta, browse through many personal letters and share some of his experience, and sense what it was to play the ultimate roles in war – the boy becoming a soldier, and the family and friends called to bear his loss.
F/O Chet Popplewell (Crew 24) "Just One of the Many" A remarkable story written by Brent Hamre, very thorough investigation into his cousin whom was killed while on "Op's" over Germany.
F/O H.W. German (Crew 27) This site aims to preserve the memories of those whose baseball-playing lives were affected in some way by serving their nation.
P/O William E. Rowbotham (Crew 41) From Hemsford Saskatchewan to Stalag IV B in Germany, Mr. Rowbotham chronicles his time as a POW from Nov. 1943 until spring 1945.
F/O David Evans (Crew 56) Research and photo's into the crash and loss of life for this entire crew.
P/O E.D. Wickens (Crew 80) V.A.C. Canada Remembers -Personal recollections of ordinary Canadians who became heroes when confronted with extraordinary circumstances.
F/O A. "Gordon" P. Stacey (Crew 91) The Memory Project "Debt of Honor" a short audio clip with photos.
F/Sgt. Peter D.V. Ager (Crew 92) Nick Ager researches his Uncle Peter, subsequently his story is published on the BBC U.K. web site.