A group photo has been added to this site: View Content
Air OP Pilots Reunion, Ottawa ON, 4-7 Jul 1996.
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Air OP Reminiscences: View Content
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A biographical sketch of and by Maj (Ret’d) DH (Knobby) Clark RCA
Artillery Reconnaissance and Engagement of Targets with RCAF Observation 1960 (CAMT 4-3-8): View Content
This Canadian Army Training Manual (CAMT) is provided through the auspices of Mr Ted B. Orlowski.
The publication was provided to Mr Orlowski by the volunteers of the British Columbia Aviation Museum
and is held in the British Columbia Aviation Library, Sydney, BC.
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Canadian Army Pilot Mini-Luncheon Canadian War Museum Ottawa ON 2 Oct 2018: View Content
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RCHA,
RCAC,
RCE,
RCASC,
RCCS,
RCEME,
C INT C,
RCIC,
4 CIBG/CMBG,
T&L FLIGHT AHQ.
By LCol (Ret’d) John Dicker Co-ordinator, Editorial Board, Canadian Army Aviation Website
Canadian Army Pilots’ Luncheon Hylands Golf and Country Club Ottawa ON 20 Sep 2018: View Content
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RCHA,
RCAC,
RCE,
RCASC,
RCCS,
RCEME,
C INT C,
RCIC,
4 CIBG/CMBG,
T&L FLIGHT AHQ.
Provided by the Canadianarmyaviation.ca Editorial Board
Major Mike Henderson and Auster Mk VI: View Content
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Contributed by LCol A. Victor Coroy, Chairman, Editorial Board.
The Lt Gord Shellard Caper: View Content
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Contributed by LCol A. Victor Coroy, Chairman, Editorial Board.
Artillery Air Observation Post Pilots' Reunion, 1988: View Content
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Provided from the personal papers of Col N. Reilander CD.
The Histories of WWII, 664, 665 and 666 Air OP Squadrons: View Content
The histories of WWII, 664, 665 and 666 Air OP Squadrons has been provided through the courtesy of Mr. Robert Reilander, the son of Col N. Reilander, from Col Reilander's personal papers.
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LCol A.Victor Coroy, Chairman, Editorial Board.
Air OP Section Commanders Course, RCSA, Shilo Manitoba, 24 Aug - 30 Oct 1970: View Content
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A Brief Bio of ZC2649 Capt WGA MacDonald CD, RCA: View Content
Submited by Col MM (Mike) Johnson RCCS.
Tales Out of School: View Content
Upon my return to Petawawa from vacation in August of 1957, I was approached by a certain pilot who said to me
"I've learned a couple of new tricks while you've been away".
Contributed by BGen R.G. Heitshu.
Letter of the Day Published in the Ottawa Sun Dec 28, 2003 "RE 'POW/REPATRIATED' by Pat MacAdam (Dec 21): View Content
On August 13 1952 (four months before MacKenzie was hit, Capt Joe Liston, Royal Canadian Artillery, serving with 1903 Air Observation Post Flight, RAF (British Army) Fort George, South Korea was the first Canadian to be shot down and taken prisoner. The following is an extract from the book Canada's Flying Gunners (a history of the air observation post pilots of the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery) by Lt Col D.L. Fromow, CD and published by the Air Observation Post Pilots Association of Canada.
Source: Taken from the November 2009 Hello Niner Six Newsletter of the Air Observation Post Association of Canada.
Contributed by BGen R.G. Heitshu
The Biographpy of Lieutenant-General L.W.F. Cuppens, CMM, CD: View Content
The distinguished service and flying career of LGen Lou Cuppens, CMM, CD, started as a gunner officer and a pilot in the Air OP and continued in the unified forces. LGen Cuppens achieved the most senior rank of all those who qualified as army pilots and were engaged in active flying duties.
By LCol A. Victor Coroy.
Listing of Air Observation Post Other Ranks: View Content
The men listed here were essential to the very existence of the Air OP and the fulfillment of its role.
Researched and contributed by LCol A. Victor Coroy.
Training as Observer Pilots: View Content
From Canada's Weekly, December 22, 1944.
Contributed by Maj Bill Lewis.
Artillery Officers Graduate as Flying Observers: View Content
From Canada's Weekly, April 20, 1945.
Contributed by Maj Bill Lewis.
A Brief History of the Canadian Artillery Air Observation Post: View Content
The history of Air OP up to the formation of 444 Squadron. The history includes WW2, and the formation of the Air OP Troop in Europe.
Prepared by LCol A. Victor Coroy.
2 Air OP Flight images: View Content
Austers at 2 Air OP Flight, Shilo, Manitoba, Circa 1950's.
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Image contributed by Capt Joe Thibedeau.
Fond memories of Martin Farndale: View Content
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Contributed by BGen R,G, Heitshu.
A new 1 Air OP group photo has been added to the site : View Content
1 Air OP Flight, 1961.
Contributed by Maj Dale Saxon.
An Advanced Air OP Course group photo has been added to the site : View Content
Advanced Air OP Course # 17, Shilo Manitoba 1963.
Images contributed by Maj Bill Lewis.
Image caption contributed by LtCol Vic Coroy.
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Ex Terry Lee, Butler Lake View Content
1 AOP, Ex Terry Lee, RCAF Otter 690, Jan 1960 View Content
1 AOP, Ex Terry Lee, Otter with L-19 701 and 705, Jan 26 1960 View Content
1 AOP, Ex Terry Lee, Jan 1960 View Content
1 AOP, Ex Terry Lee, Otter with L-19 701 and 705, Jan 26 1960 View Content
Images and captions contributed by Maj Dale Saxon
A Canadian Gunner in the Army Air Corps: View Content
A summary of experiences.
By Hank H.D.Thompson, LCol RCA.
Kudos:
Belated congratulations to Michael Lewis for his distinctive jacket on our book "Canada's Flying Gunners". Michael is Maj. Bill Lewis' son.
PS Every time I look at the book jacket, I get the willies! Imagine, parachutes were only issued to pilots three days before Joe Liston was shot down!.
The History of the AOP Troop in NW Europe 1960-1972: View Content
by Capt P. Baldaro, CD.
Contributed by Maj Bill Lewis.
LtCol JG (John) MacGregor with his restored L-19A: View Content
John lives in the lower mainland of BC and has acquired this aircraft which I am sure
you will all recognize as a former military, L 19, Light Observation Aircraft. Interestingly
the passenger in the photos is James Adkins – the son of Maj (retd) Lew Adkins.
Contributed by LCol Mike Walker.
1000 Hour Mug – Order of the Griffin: View Content
Is there anyone out there who still has a 1000 Hour Mug and/or the certificate that accompanied it?
Please post your response on the Site's Forum.
Contributed by BGen R.G. Heitshu
First Aeroplane Ride: View Content
Contributed by BGen R.G. Heitshu.
Visit to Cold Lake 1977: View Content
Contributed by BGen R.G. Heitshu.
1 Air OP Flight Images: View Content
1 Air OP Flight Group Photographs: View Content
*Assistance would be welcome in identifying personnel in these photographs.
1 Air OP Flight Videos: View Content
RE Harry Reid's Biography: View Content
I very much enjoyed reading Harry Reid's biography submitted by BGen Joe Oakley.
I was fortunate enough to have served with Harry on several occasions culminating with Exercise Winter Express in North Norway in 1966.
My after exercise Report submitted to the Canadian Gunner follows:
Contributed by BGen R.G. Heitshu
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List of RCA/RCHA officers who qualified for the Canadian Army Flying Badge: View Content
A total of 156 RCA/RCHA officers qualified for the Canadian Army Flying Badge.
Researched and compiled by LCol John Dicker with the assistance of BGen Joe Oakley.
1 Air OP Flight, Gagetown Detachment Group Photo 1958: View Content
First mixed flying unit consisting of Service Corps pilots.
Charismatic flyer Capt Jalbert who trained in Rivers, was a frequent visitor.
Capt Jalbert went on to greater fame when he made news headlines
after convincing a man, with a machine gun, to release hostages taken in the Chamber
of the National Assembly of Quebec. View Video
Hello Niner Six Newsletter Archive: View Content
Master list of all Canadian Army Aviators 1940-1970: View Content
Researched and compiled by BGen Joe Oakley with the assistance of LCol John Dicker.
Peter Tees, History of an Air OP Pilot: View Content
