Mount Hope Collection

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Mount Hope Station was part of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan at Mount Hope, Ontario during the Second World War. Three training schools were located there between 1940-1945;

- No. 10 Elementary Flying Training School from October 14, 1940 - August 31, 1942.

- No. 33 Air Navigation School from June 9, 1941- October 6, 1944.

- No. 1 Wireless from Sept 14, 1944 - October 31, 1945.

By the end of the Second World War, the BCATP had turned out more than 130,000 trained airmen and personnel from Canada, Britain, New Zealand and Australia. The BCATP grew to almost 100 schools at 231 sites across Canada, and included 10,840 aircraft.

This collection features items pertaining to the training schools, trainers and trainees from Mount Hope to the theatres of war.

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Pendletonic Special Edition

A photographic edition of the Pendletonic dedicated to the civilian personnel of Number 10 Elementary Flying Training School (E.F.T.S.) Pendleton. Includes history of Number 10 E.F.T.S. from its beginning at Mount Hope, Hamilton, Ontario and its move to Pendleton, Ontario. Many of the pages are signed, likely by members of the training facilities and the trainee airmen at Pendleton.
Portrait of F/S Bradley Edward "Teddy" Argue

Portrait of F/Sgt Bradley Edward "Teddy" Argue in his uniform.
No 10 E.F.T.S. Mount Hope (1940-1942) Album

A black bound photo album with "No. 10 E.F.T.S. Mount Hope Ontario 1940-1942" in gold text on cover. Photographs include interior and exterior shots of the training facilities, mess, quarters and various other locations across the base.
Information Guide

No. 33 Air Navigation School Royal Air Force Mount Hope - Ontario - Canada Information guide for new recruits at No. 33 Air Navigation School at Mount Hope about the after duty activities, and useful knowledge to ensure their stay is both profitable and enjoyable.
Mount Hope Meteor

The Mount Hope Meteor contains information on events happening at R.C.A.F. training base, Mount Hope. Includes drawings and poetry as well as articles written by personnel on base.
U.S. Air Force C-17, Mount Hope (1956)

Black and white photo of a United States Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft at Mount Hope Airport, Hamilton, Ontario.
No 33 Air Navigation School Personnel (Winter 1943)

Black and white photograph of two R.C.A.F. personnel posing for camera wearing snowshoes. Taken at #33 Air Navigation School Mount Hope, Hamilton, Ontario.
Airport Control Tower, Mount Hope (c. 1950's)

A black and white photograph of the Airport Control tower at Mount Hope. Two personnel can be seen standing inside.
Portrait of W/C D. B. Annan

A black and white photograph portrait of Wing Commander D. B. Annan, 424 Squadron at Mount Hope
Aerial Photograph of Mount Hope (c. 1955)

A black and white aerial photograph of Mount Hope airport mid-1950's. P-51 Mustangs and Douglas DC 3 Dakota can be seen on ramp.
No 447, Mount Hope (c. 1950's)

A black and white aerial photograph of #447 building at Mount Hope, Hamilton, Ontario.
Equipment Section (February 1943)

A black and white photograph of the Equipment section, BCATP Mount Hope, Hamilton, Ontario.
BCATP Mount Hope (1943)

BCATP buildings Mount Hope, Ontario with Flight Sergeant Graham at left.
No 424 Squadron Pilot's Room Sign

A wooden sign painted white with black stenciled text. Text reads "PILOT'S ROOM 424 SQUADRON"
No 33 Air Navigation School Pennant

Mount Hope Air Navigational School #33 Pennant. Made of purple satin with the RAF insignia silk screened in white dye at one end above the purple and white fringes. The pennant displays a stylized illustration of an Avro Anson aircraft with #33 A.N.S. Mount Hope printed on the opposite end above the purple and white fringes. The printed material is a raised white felt.