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It was at RAF Clinton that the Oath of Secrecy was taken, and recruits were subjected to tight security and long hours of training.In 1943, the RCAF took command of the station and Wing Commander Kenneth R. Patrick became the first Canadian commanding officer of RCAF Clinton. RCAF Clinton continued to provide radar training until 1971, when the base closed. The location is now known as town of Vanastra, Ontario.
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A view of the Clinton silo, "Cock's Folly", through a barracks windowCirca 1943
RAF/RCAF Station Clinton, Clinton, Ontario, Canada
Credits:Private Collection
Courtesy of J.L. Brown
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Radar Instructor's Typical Daily Schedule showing instructors and various course topics1941-1945
RAF/RCAF Station Clinton, Clinton, Ontario, Canada
Credits:The Secrets of Radar Museum
Stan Kostashuk Collection
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RAF Clinton graduates leave from the Clinton railway station, 194227 June 1942
RAF/RCAF Station Clinton, Clinton, Ontario, Canada
Credits:RCAF Photograph
The Secrets of Radar Museum Archives
Edith Baker Scrapbook
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Stan Kostashuk's RDF notebook on LORAN circuits and other equipment is clearly marked as "SECRET"1941-1945
Credits:The Secrets of Radar Museum
Stan Kostashuk Collection
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A notebook page detailing wave forms for LORAN (Long-Range) radar1940-1946
Credits:The Secrets of Radar Museum
Stan Kostashuk Collection
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After their time at training in Clinton, the recruits would be given a short leave before being sent to their first posting. In most cases, they would head to Halifax, Nova Scotia and board a troop ship bound for Great Britain.21
In summer uniforms outside RCAF Clinton, 1942Circa 1942
RAF/RCAF Station Clinton, Clinton, Ontario, Canada
Credits:Private Collection
Courtesy of J.L. Brown
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