WITH RCAF (1937)

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Title

WITH RCAF (1937)

Description

WITH R.C.A.F. - Jerry Bell, former Hamilton athlete, was one of the first Hamiltonians to join the Royal Canadian Air Force. He enlisted with No. 119 Bomber Squadron in 1936. He learned to fly at the Hamilton Aero club in 1929 and received stripes soon after his enlistment. He was formerly employed by the Royal Connaught hotel and is now stationed at Fingal, where he is engaged with a special crew for testing bomber planes.

Reverse captioned:

Jerry/1937
R.C.A.F. (19 BR)

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005.209.071

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