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A black-and-white image of William George Barker in a German aircraft, which was allegedly captured in one of his last battles. Circa 1919

Honouring the brave: William George Barker was Canada’s most decorated serviceman

A black-and-white image of Alan Arnett McLeod, sitting in his military uniform.

Honouring the brave: Alan Arnett McLeod was Canada’s youngest Victoria Cross recipient

This photo shows the cover of a booklet with Victoria Cross in the center on a background of white silk and the letter V C in red at the bottom.

Honouring the brave: Canada’s Victoria Cross recipients

A black-and-white image of William Avery Bishop in the cockpit of a Nieuport aircraft, handling a machine gun.

Honouring the brave: William Avery “Billy” Bishop was a top Canadian aviator

June 6, 1944: Canadian troops come ashore at Juno Beach.

D-Day confidential: How four Canadian soldiers made it through their longest day

Ingenium - Canada's Museums of Science and Innovation

Today marks 75 years since soldiers — including 14,000 Canadians — stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day. They included a Nova Scotia fisherman, a Quebec labourer, an Ottawa civil servant, and an Alberta farmer. Read their eyewitness accounts in this article from The Globe and Mail , and watch a short video from Jim Parks of the Royal Winnipeg Rifles — who was among those storming Juno Beach.

The advertising published by the Québec daily Le Soleil to publicise the visit of the Lancaster from No. 425 Squadron (Alouette) to RCAF Station L’Ancienne-Lorette in August 1945. Anon. “Le fameux Lancaster ‘P’ pour Pierre à Québec.” Le Soleil, 13 August 1945, 8.

A somewhat forgotten aspect of the history of No. 425 Squadron (Alouette), Part 2

Rénald Fortier

Good day again, my reading friend, and welcome to the second part of this special edition of our blog / bulletin / thingee. Do you need a quick reminder before going re-seizing the thread of our story? No? I am very glad. Well, read now, if you wish to do so course. On 19 July 1945, the new Minister of National Defence for Air, Colin William George Gibson, announced that Canadian-manufactured Avro Lancaster four engine heavy bombers from Canadian squadrons would be traveling across the country

Members of No. 425 Squadron (Alouette) celebrating Victory in Europe Day, Tholthorpe, England, May 1945. Library and Archives Canada, PL-43999.

A somewhat forgotten aspect of the history of No. 425 Squadron (Alouette), Part 1

Rénald Fortier

Good day, my reading friend, and welcome to a special edition of our blog / bulletin / thingee. Three quarters of a century after the Normandy landings of June 1944, yours truly would like to highlight a somewhat forgotten aspect of the history of No. 425 Squadron (Alouette), Royal Canadian Air Force. Indeed, I intend to examine the 127-day period (1 May-5 September 1945) during which this famous unit received and used British-designed Avro Lancaster four engine heavy bombers made in Canada.

C.N.S.S. Storing ships - shelves of goods, Montreal, August 1942

Business & Economics

The Canadian economy and the Second World War

Kristy von Moos

Ingenium - Canada's Museums of Science and Innovation

Canada’s economy underwent dramatic changes during the Second World War, as Britain looked overseas for new sources of food, lumber, minerals, and other resources. While the 1930s were dominated by the Great Depression, the outbreak of war spurred the greatest growth the country has ever known. Between 1939 and 1945, Canada’s gross national product (GNP) more than doubled.

A man in uniform sits in front of the Eiffel Tower.

Remembering life as an Air Force “brat”

Ingenium – Canada's Museums of Science and Technology

I grew up as the son of a serving member of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Although we were officially designated “dependents,” my brother and I have ever since been Air Force “brats” — a term that is shared only with great affection among all of us who shared that life. Dad wasn’t a pilot, but along with his team in Sabre Maintenance, he sure kept them flying. And I’ve never yet heard of a pilot who forgets to acknowledge his or her ground crew’s efforts. Growing up as brats, we certainly

Making sense of an Enigma