118 SQN RCAF Kittyhawks

[TACHEL]

A few shots of 118 SQN RCAF while on Kittyhawks in Canada 1941-43. The squadron was renumbered 438 in mid 43 upon arrival in the UK. The unit code RE was changed to VW in 1942 just prior to the unit flying accross Canada to Annette Island Alaska.

The pilot on the first photo is the CO, SQN LDR Hartland Molson, veteran of the BoB with #1 SQN RCAF.

 

[TACHEL]

Shots from Annette Island Alaska with new unit code VW.

 

[Old Wizard]

 

[fubar57]

Nice pics

 

[Wayne Little]

Good stuff.

 

[Gnomey]

Good shots!

 

[Wurger]

 

[TACHEL]

Here's another. The boss himself, S/L Art Yuile just prior to leading 118 SQN's very last combat air patrol over Alaska before leaving for the UK.

 

[fubar57]

Very nice

 

[Wurger]

 

[Crimea_River]

Good stuff.