Major Mike Henderson and Auster Mk VI: View Content
This item has also been posted on the RCA section of the site.
Contributed by LCol A. Victor Coroy, Chairman, Editorial Board.
The Histories of WWII, 664, 665 and 666 Air OP Squadrons: View Content
The histories of WWII, 664, 665 and 666 Air OP Squadrons has been provided through the courtesy of Mr. Robert Reilander, the son of Col N. Reilander, from Col Reilander's personal papers.
This item has also been posted on the RCA and RCHA sections of the site.
LCol A.Victor Coroy, Chairman, Editorial Board.
Letter of the Day Published in the Ottawa Sun Dec 28, 2003 "RE 'POW/REPATRIATED' by Pat MacAdam (Dec 21): View Content
On August 13 1952 (four months before MacKenzie was hit, Capt Joe Liston, Royal Canadian Artillery, serving with 1903 Air Observation Post Flight, RAF (British Army) Fort George, South Korea was the first Canadian to be shot down and taken prisoner. The following is an extract from the book Canada's Flying Gunners (a history of the air observation post pilots of the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery) by Lt Col D.L. Fromow, CD and published by the Air Observation Post Pilots Association of Canada.
Source: Taken from the November 2009 Hello Niner Six Newsletter of the Air Observation Post Association of Canada.
Contributed by BGen R.G. Heitshu
Assistance would be welcome in identifying personnel in these photographs: View Content
Any visitors to the site viewing the recently re-constituted Wartime Section who might know the first name and/or sqn of the
following Wartime Air OP officers are asked to contact me:
Capt R Everett (first name only),
Capt DG Gibson (first name only),
Capt RE Russell (first name only),
Capt WG Wood (first name and sqn) and
Capt JVW Robinson (sqn only). With many thanks. JohnD
Submited by LCol John Dicker RCCS.
Listing of Air Observation Post Other Ranks: View Content
The men listed here were essential to the very existence of the Air OP and the fulfillment of its role.
Researched and contributed by LCol A. Victor Coroy.
Training as Observer Pilots: View Content
From Canada's Weekly, December 22, 1944.
Contributed by Maj Bill Lewis.
Artillery Officers Graduate as Flying Observers: View Content
From Canada's Weekly, April 20, 1945.
Contributed by Maj Bill Lewis.
A Brief History of the Canadian Artillery Air Observation Post: View Content
The history of Air OP up to the formation of 444 Squadron. The history includes WW2, and the formation of the Air OP Troop in Europe.
Prepared by LCol A. Victor Coroy.
Extract from the book “Winged Sentinel” authored by John Gordon: View Content
Alphabetical list of the 78 Canadian Artillery officers who graduated.
Researched and compiled by LCol John Dicker.
Wartime Air OP Course Group Photos: View Content
Images courtesy of The Museum of Army Flying, Middle Wallop UK.
Dave Francis, First ride in Auster V: View Content
Apeldoorn Holland 1945, Pilot was Capt G.W. Andrews.
Contributed by Maj Bill Lewis.
Wartime Air OP Graduates Relax, Dec 20, 1944: View Content
Contributed by Maj Bill Lewis.
Master list of all Canadian Army Aviators 1940-1970: View Content
Researched and compiled by BGen Joe Oakley with the assistance of LCol John Dicker.
