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Sworn to Secrecy: Canadians on Radar, 1940-1945
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The S.S. Leopoldville carried some of the First of 6000 overseas in 1941 -- but later sank in 1944
1 of 20 		The RCAF Crest embroidered by A.R. Taylor while in a convalescent hospital in England
2 of 20 		This menu for a formal dinner at RAF Clinton in 1941 included roast turkey and potatoes
3 of 20 		The reverse side of the menu was signed by those at the dinner, including many from the U.S. Navy
4 of 20 		A diagram showing the layout of the RAF Filter Room stations, which provided crucial information
5 of 20 		Accurate bombing raids were useful when used to disrupt the production or transport of enemy goods
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Men and women worked side-by-side as radar operators, tracking the incoming aircraft
7 of 20 		The AMES Type 19 aerial trailer shown here was just one of many types of mobile radar units
8 of 20 		AMES Type 9000 (OBOE) in action in the Alsace, just prior to the Battle of the Bulge
9 of 20 		Lining up for the canteen at RAF Woodvale in 1944, where RAF Sqdn 256 was based flying Beaufighters
10 of 20 		An RCAF Flight Sergeant would wear this badge on the sleeve of his uniform to show his rank
11 of 20 		RCAF Flying Officer's jacket. The bars show service overseas, including in Italy and North Africa
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Twenty-nine radar stations were built in the Atlantic provinces, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador
13 of 20 		Maintaining the equipment on the radar towers meant climbing when necessary, even in rain and snow!
14 of 20 		The station magazine in Gander, NL was slightly more professional, and was printed in New Brunswick!
15 of 20 		A hanger fire in Gander, Nfld shook the RCAF base there in 1944
16 of 20 		Trying out the ski hill at Gander, NL, was a welcome adventure on occasional days off
17 of 20 		Isolated stations: the barren landscape from the window of a plane heading to Goose Bay, Labrador
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