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 evolved into a passion project that has taken over a good chuck of my time over the last 8 years.”
Nathans own journey developing one of the best sources of RCAF history is one that resonates with us. It is filled with recognition. It aligns perfectly with our own sentiments. Curiosity and wish to learn more can quickly grow into one of the leading authorities for RCAF/BCATP history and research.
I first encountered Nathan in around March of 2021. I was impressed by his contributions to a Facebook group I used for our research into Cyril Devaux’s journey through the BCATP (British Commonwealth Air Training Program). Nathan actively posted images in the group. He was very engaged in discussions and provided unique information.
Allowing any social media platform to be the sole custodian of WWII history is a concern to me. This responsibility should not be entrusted to a single platform. So, I reached out to Nathan. I offered to help build a repository for his work. Maybe we should consider another website? Anyone familiar with how I came to enter The Log Book Project will recognize the pattern.
Nathan is however someone fully capable of pioneering his own course. The establishment of RCAF.info website was official in June 2021. Ever since the launch, the website has grown. Today, it carries a vast amount of historic data. This data is presented in a coherent and easily digestible format. It’s perfect for anyone who wishes to do their own research.
Fast advance to early 2025, and I am delighted. Nathan reaches out to tell me that I won his raffle. I won one of these fabric patches to commemorate the website.
Honestly, I would have paid any price to get my hands on one. Thank you, Nathan. Keep up the good work!
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