Biography
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Men of the Bluenose Squadron
With many photo submissions I also receive written material on the individual or crew, therefore a biography is available for reading. These links will take you to their story and personal photos...
(Photo's are being removed from "Veterans" & "Family Memories' and added to the appropriate section in navigation area)
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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 Denmark on 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.
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/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.
Sgt. N.G. Taschuk (Crew 139) V.A.C. Canada Remembers - Personal recollections of ordinary Canadians who became heroes when confronted with extraordinary circumstances.
