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Sworn to Secrecy: Canadians on Radar, 1940-1945
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An RCAF Paybook was issued to all servicemen
1 of 44 		Thirteen Canadian universities offered a training program for RCAF recruits before going to Clinton
2 of 44 		The RCAF Crest embroidered by A.R. Taylor while in a convalescent hospital in England
3 of 44 		A Christmas dinner held at RCAF Clinton in 1944 kept spirits up when stationed far from home
4 of 44 		RCAF "Sparks" Badge was worn by radar mechanics, operators and technicians, and other trades as well
5 of 44 		Stan Kostashuk's RDF notebook on LORAN circuits and other equipment is clearly marked as "SECRET"
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A notebook page detailing wave forms for LORAN (Long-Range) radar
7 of 44 		RDF (Radar) training was offered at three schools in the U.K.: Yatesbury, Cranwell and Prestwick
8 of 44 		RCAF Radar Mechanics who were seconded to the RAF received an identification card like this one
9 of 44 		A hand-drawn map of the United Kingdom by Charles W.Young, showing all the radar stations he knew of
10 of 44 		This victory bonds poster earned RCAF radar mechanic Haydn Llewellyn Davies a Mention in Despatches
11 of 44 		Detailed notes, like this diagram of a common aerial unit, record technical details during training
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Understanding how radio waves work is important when locating objects with radar
13 of 44 		At the Overseas Forces Club, ca. 1942
14 of 44 		Instructional flashcards give an example of how to track aircraft over the North Sea.
15 of 44 		First of a set of flashcards demonstrating how to interpret the radar screens
16 of 44 		Second of nine flashcards demonstrating how to track aircraft over the North Sea
17 of 44 		This flashcard clearly shows the coastline as the plane approaches Germany.
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