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Ross Stewart’s Insights on Military Records at TNA

Ross Stewart, a Senior Associate, recounts his recent visit to The National Archives (TNA) in London for research on military history linked to RAF Wethersfield. His findings included significant correspondence from local farmers and insight [Read more]
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The March – 80 years ago

Signatory Lester Schrenk’s WWII experience will leave a profound impact on anyone hearing it. His ability to reconcile with his harrowing fate shows the good-hearted character that he is. He has remained a close advisor [Read more]
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RCAF.info – a passion project

The fabric patch sent to me by Nathan Kachur of RCAF.info website is accompanied with a personal letter containing the following passage. “What started off as wanting to learn an aspect of RCAF history has [Read more]
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VBC Appearance: World War II in the Caribbean

On 17 January 2025 Nick and Lars appeared on the Veterans Breakfast Club talking about WWII in the Caribbean. The Caribbean played a significant but often overlooked role in the broader conflict. Its strategic position [Read more]
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On this day in history – 17 January – CHOCKS AWAY!

Today’s date has come to hold a special meaning for the project as it was on 17 January 1944 that Cyril Devaux made his first flight entry in his log book. He records his first [Read more]

Wilbur S. Bryans

3 June 2023 0

Wilbur Showell Bryans was born April 3, 1922 in Sullivan Township, Ontario. Assigned to the Royal Canadian Medical Corps and stationed in Basingstoke, UK, he witnessed many horrific injuries sustained through combat. Growing up on [Read more]

Ray C. Cameron

28 May 2022 0

When war broke out Ray Cameron was living on a farm in Lindsay, Ontario. As a 16 year old he was already working on the Great Lakes as a seaman. When Norway was pulled into [Read more]

George Markow

25 May 2022 0

George Markow was born April 14, 1921 in Russia, just outside the city of Leningrad. He was born just four years after the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917, and George remembers the impacts it had on [Read more]

Ross Stewart’s Insights on Military Records at TNA

10 March 2025 0

Ross Stewart, a Senior Associate, recounts his recent visit to The National Archives (TNA) in London for research on military history linked to RAF Wethersfield. His findings included significant correspondence from local farmers and insight into SAS operations. Stewart aims to continue his research, building on this revealing experience. [Read more]

The March – 80 years ago

10 February 2025 0

Signatory Lester Schrenk’s WWII experience will leave a profound impact on anyone hearing it. His ability to reconcile with his harrowing fate shows the good-hearted character that he is. He has remained a close advisor [Read more]

RCAF.info – a passion project

7 February 2025 0

The fabric patch sent to me by Nathan Kachur of RCAF.info website is accompanied with a personal letter containing the following passage. “What started off as wanting to learn an aspect of RCAF history has [Read more]

With TAG63 to Guantanamo

8 September 2023 0

With the United States formally entering WWII because of the attack on Pearl Harbour by Japan, and Germany declaring war in December 1941, Caribbean waters becomes a frontline. The unrestricted submarine warfare waged by Axis [Read more]

The journey started 29 May 1943

29 May 2023 0

Cyril Devaux‘s journey to join the war effort started in 1943, like many others, eager to do his part, and surely impacted by the war going on in the Caribbean. There is a common misconception [Read more]

Cuban convergence

1 December 2022 0

As Nick embarked on his journey towards Japan, escorting The Log Book to its next appointment, it was via a detour to Jamaica. The itinerary took them from St Lucia to Montego Bay via Fort [Read more]

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