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  1. CDNZipperhead

    CDNZipperhead recruit

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    Hi,

    I'm a retired Canadian Forces Tank/Recce Commander. Spent some time in Europe doing construction and driving trucks before coming back to Canada.

    My parents were both in the Air Force during WWII, my Dad was a bombadier in the RCAF and my Mother was a radar plotter for the RAF (don't remember what they were called). My Uncles all served in their respective Armys.

    I have one son serving in the Canadian Navy and a daughter studying at RMC to become a Naval Officer.

    I just happened to find this site while web surfing one day and joined.
     
    CDNZipperhead, Nov 27, 2008
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  2. Sgtleo

    Sgtleo WWII Veteran

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    Welcome aboard.

    If you participate you'll not only have fun but it will be
    quite a learning experience both for you and us!!

    Knew and met quite a few RCAF in England in 1944. 4.0 guys.

    Forget this almost I love the Kingston,Canada area especially
    Fort Henry. My grandkids had a blast with the reenactors there.
    AlsoI believe there is a Canadian Army Post nearby as I saw a lot
    of uniforms in the area!!

    Sgtleo [​IMG]
     
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  3. Slipdigit

    Slipdigit Good Ol' Boy Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    Howdy, Zip, Good to have you here. We have a good many members who are Canucks (including the owner) so you'll be in good company.

    Welcome.
     
    Slipdigit, Nov 27, 2008
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  4. Za Rodinu

    Za Rodinu Aquila non capit muscas

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    Thank you for joining us :)
     
    Za Rodinu, Nov 28, 2008
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  5. Skipper

    Skipper Kommodore

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    Welcome on board ! I'm into aviation and I'd love to hear your dad's story about his time in the RCAF.
     
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  6. dgmitchell

    dgmitchell Ace

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    Welcome and thanks for joining! This is a great place and you will undoubtedly enjoy your time here!

    Cheers!
     
    dgmitchell, Nov 28, 2008
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  7. bigfun

    bigfun Ace

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    Welcome!!
    I would love to hear the stories as well!!
     
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  8. krieg

    krieg Ace

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    welcome aboard
    you will enjoy your stay krieg
     
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  9. macrusk

    macrusk Proud Daughter of a Canadian WWII Veteran

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    Welcome, CDNZipperhead! I hope you will enjoy the Forum. There are a few of us children of Veterans here, several whose parent(s) were Canadian. I assume that with the RCAF and RAF, that like me, your parents were Canadian and British.

    Sgt Leo, definitely a reason for Canadian Forces uniforms in the Kingston area - the Royal Military College of Canada is there Royal Military College
     
    macrusk, Nov 28, 2008
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  10. P-Popsie

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    Greetings from Oz, this will prove to be a wealth of information to you there are some of the finest minds and extensive archives on the subject of WWII to introduce youself to.
    Have fun look forward to chatting. Would be most interested as i'm sure many others are to hear you parents tale, if you are OK with sharing.

    Would be interested in your thoughts on a thread I have started.
    "Due Respects for Auusie Flyers"
     
    P-Popsie, Nov 28, 2008
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  11. PzJgr

    PzJgr Drill Instructor

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    Howdy and welcome to the forum. Plenty of Canadian cousins floating about here so you are in good company. Happy posting
     
    PzJgr, Nov 29, 2008
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  12. CDNZipperhead

    CDNZipperhead recruit

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    Hi,

    Actually my parents were married in the chapel at 6 Bomber Group Headquarters in Knaresborough.

    If you look across the water from Old Fort Henry you'll see the Royal Military Colledge which is Canada's Military University similar to Sandhurst, West Point and Annapolis (sp?).

    Regards,
     
    CDNZipperhead, Dec 2, 2008
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  13. paratrooper506

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    welcome
     
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