Very brave men. God bless our cousins in Canada. Your loss is not forgotten it is hounered at every memorial where a Canadian fell regardless of what service they where in.
A great generation. Both my uncles were army, and all branches of the Canadian forces served with great courage and distinction! Like some families during the war, my uncle Frank died in the Scheldt in Oct 44 at 19 years old, (Scottish Essex). My young teenage father told us of how his brother never came home, and what it did to grandma and grandpa. Uncle Bazel (medic, Juno beach, The Glens) came home. These amazing people showed what Canadians can do, and we will always remember them...
My great grandfather was in WW2 and was a cook for the RCAF during the Battle of Britain. My great great grandfather fought for Canada in the Great War.
As an engineer, I always have the need to mention not to forget the fact that if British aircraft engineers weren't up for the task against their German counterparts, Battle of Britain could have had a different outcome. Spitfire vs BF-109.
Good video outlining the role of No 1 (RCAF) Squadron (later 401 Sqn.) in the Battle of Britain. I will add one correction for the sake of historical accuracy. At the time of the Battle of Britain, there was not just the one RCAF squadron in Britain, there were three. No. 1 Squadron was the only RCAF FIGHTER squadron at the time. My father was an officer in the RCAF from 1934 to 1962. He was an original member of No. 10, renumbered 110 "City of Toronto" Squadron (later 400 Sqn.). It was an Army Co-Operation squadron (ground support and reconnaissance) and was actually the first RCAF squadron to arrive in Britain in early 1940, soon followed by No. 1 (F) Squadron. They were joined in mid-1940 by No. 112 (later 402) Squadron, which was also an Army Co-Operation squadron. No. 110 and 112 were sent to aid in the Battle of France, but before they could become fully operational, Dunkirk had occurred. So only No. 1 (F) Squadron officially participated in the Battle of Britain, since it was the only operational RCAF squadron at the time with fighter aircraft. However, the other two RCAF squadrons were there and ready in case of a German invasion of Britain to support the 1st Canadian Division on the ground. Lest we forget!
my father was a Canadian soldier who fought in the Battle of Britain - However he rode an Indian motorcycle and killed German aircrew when they successfully landed on British soil. - He, and his brother, together with other Canadian colleagues mainly from Alberta were denied recognition for the part they were asked to play when their mission was ignored when the war ended
Not to seem picky, but there are minor corrections asked for in this. The reference to 'on the night of Sept 15' 1940 is not really correct. That day is commemorated as Battle of Britain Day in the UK. But most German attacks were by day, including Sept 15. There were few airborne interceptions at night in those early times, since the aircraft and equipment to do that did not yet exist. Also note that most RAF fighter squadrons flew the Hawker Hurricane during the Battle of Britain. Number 1 Squadron RCAF flew the Hurricane. I do like the reference to Elsie MacGill and she is commemorated in one of the Heritage minutes which are available on CZcams czcams.com/video/stnMHGw8qkQ/video.html
Bit short for some especially for the respect of everyone for our younger generation who don't have a clue on what happened back then! I think my generation was the last to be tought about it in school I'm 35 now and my kids and families kids don't have a clue about any of it, its shocking to me as it's one thi g that I have pride on keeping alive! The memory of the fallen who gave e there lives for us to piss it away today!
Very brave men. God bless our cousins in Canada. Your loss is not forgotten it is hounered at every memorial where a Canadian fell regardless of what service they where in.
A great generation. Both my uncles were army, and all branches of the Canadian forces served with great courage and distinction! Like some families during the war, my uncle Frank died in the Scheldt in Oct 44 at 19 years old, (Scottish Essex). My young teenage father told us of how his brother never came home, and what it did to grandma and grandpa. Uncle Bazel (medic, Juno beach, The Glens) came home. These amazing people showed what Canadians can do, and we will always remember them...
My great grandfather was in WW2 and was a cook for the RCAF during the Battle of Britain. My great great grandfather fought for Canada in the Great War.
Thank you Canada, Aussies, Kiwis, etc.
Thank you to my Mother's cousin (Ernest) and all others
Nice Video - Lest we Forget
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Bless Em' All🪔🍁💨
As an engineer, I always have the need to mention not to forget the fact that if British aircraft engineers weren't up for the task against their German counterparts, Battle of Britain could have had a different outcome. Spitfire vs BF-109.
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Good video outlining the role of No 1 (RCAF) Squadron (later 401 Sqn.) in the Battle of Britain. I will add one correction for the sake of historical accuracy. At the time of the Battle of Britain, there was not just the one RCAF squadron in Britain, there were three. No. 1 Squadron was the only RCAF FIGHTER squadron at the time.
My father was an officer in the RCAF from 1934 to 1962. He was an original member of No. 10, renumbered 110 "City of Toronto" Squadron (later 400 Sqn.). It was an Army Co-Operation squadron (ground support and reconnaissance) and was actually the first RCAF squadron to arrive in Britain in early 1940, soon followed by No. 1 (F) Squadron. They were joined in mid-1940 by No. 112 (later 402) Squadron, which was also an Army Co-Operation squadron.
No. 110 and 112 were sent to aid in the Battle of France, but before they could become fully operational, Dunkirk had occurred. So only No. 1 (F) Squadron officially participated in the Battle of Britain, since it was the only operational RCAF squadron at the time with fighter aircraft. However, the other two RCAF squadrons were there and ready in case of a German invasion of Britain to support the 1st Canadian Division on the ground. Lest we forget!
my father was a Canadian soldier who fought in the Battle of Britain - However he rode an Indian motorcycle and killed German aircrew when they successfully landed on British soil. - He, and his brother, together with other Canadian colleagues mainly from Alberta were denied recognition for the part they were asked to play when their mission was ignored when the war ended
Happy Remembrance Day to all veterans and their families.
Not to seem picky, but there are minor corrections asked for in this. The reference to 'on the night of Sept 15' 1940 is not really correct. That day is commemorated as Battle of Britain Day in the UK. But most German attacks were by day, including Sept 15. There were few airborne interceptions at night in those early times, since the aircraft and equipment to do that did not yet exist. Also note that most RAF fighter squadrons flew the Hawker Hurricane during the Battle of Britain. Number 1 Squadron RCAF flew the Hurricane. I do like the reference to Elsie MacGill and she is commemorated in one of the Heritage minutes which are available on CZcams
czcams.com/video/stnMHGw8qkQ/video.html
Bit short for some especially for the respect of everyone for our younger generation who don't have a clue on what happened back then! I think my generation was the last to be tought about it in school I'm 35 now and my kids and families kids don't have a clue about any of it, its shocking to me as it's one thi g that I have pride on keeping alive! The memory of the fallen who gave e there lives for us to piss it away today!
anyone here from sciences humanes lol