447 Squadron
La Macaza, Quebec



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  1. Christmas dinner - 23 December 1968.
    Extract from the Anniversary book.
    Courtesy Irv Gillard

  2. Club 447, the new Cpls Club is officially opened - 10 November 1968.
    Extract from the Anniversary book.
    Courtesy Irv Gillard

  3. Golf awards - November 1968.
    Back row (L-R) all unidentified. Front row (L-R) Pat Jordan, Howie Jordan, Robbie Gebnardt, unknown, Fran Cronwell (USAF), Tillie Sisk
    Courtesy Don Cronwell

  4. Hunters with their catch of the day - November 1968.
    (L-R) - Fred Trottier (civilian Tech Rep), Andre Cantin.
    Courtesy Andre Cantin

  5. Hunters on the "look-out" for the "beast" - November 1968.
    (L-R) - Fred Trottier (civilian Tech Rep), Emile Hardy.
    Courtesy Andre Cantin

  6. Lt Col R Banville accepts command from Major Red Scanlon - 16 October 1968.
    Extract from the Anniversary book.
    Courtesy Irv Gillard

  7. Ladies Station softball team - September 1968.
    Back row (L-R) Dick Kachel (USAF Boeing Tech Rep), Joan Kachel (teacher), unknown, Dick Isom (USAF), unknown, unknown, Don Cronwell (USAF). Front row (L-R) Robbie Gebrerdt, unknown, Linda Isom (USAF), Fran Cronwell (USAF), Betty Alderson (USAF), unknown
    Courtesy Don Cronwell

  8. Boys baseball team - September 1968.
    Back row - George Alderson (1st left), Don Cronwell (far right).
    Courtesy Don Cronwell

  9. This helicopter dropped in to flight test radar altimeter systems - September 1968.
    Courtesy Ed Majden

  10. USAF C-141 aircraft arrives at La Macaza - August 1968.
    Courtesy Don Cronwell

  11. USAF C-141 parked on the ramp - August 1968.
    Courtesy Don Cronwell

  12. Kids "Sac races" - July 1968.
    Courtesy Don Cronwell

  13. Station beach area (after construction) - July 1968.
    Extract from the Anniversary book.
    Courtesy Irv Gillard

  14. School function - June 1968.
    Courtesy Don Cronwell

  15. Grade 1 students - June 1968.
    Courtesy Don Cronwell

  16. W/C Roy presenting the "Hole-In-One" award to Cpl Greer - June 1968.
    Extract from the Anniversary book.
    Courtesy Irv Gillard

  17. MSgt Bruce Cushman working at the MARS setup in the NCO Club - May 1968.
    Courtesy Don Cronwell

  18. Men's Bowling Champs - May 1968.
    Extract from the Anniversary book.
    Courtesy Irv Gillard

  19. Station beach area (before construction) - April 1968.
    Extract from the Anniversary book.
    Courtesy Irv Gillard

  20. Bowling awards. (L-R) Fran Cronwell (USAF) accepting tropy from Lt. Col Banville (Base Commander) - April 1968.
    Courtesy Don Cronwell

  21. Bowling awards. (L-R) George Alderson (USAF), ? Howell, Fran Cronwell (USAF) - April 1968.
    Courtesy Don Cronwell

  22. Bowling awards - April 1968.
    Back row (L-R) all unidientified. Front row (L-R) Bob ?, George Alderson (USAF), Fran Cronwell (USAF), Mrs. Duncan (USAF), Don Cronwell (USAF)
    Courtesy Don Cronwell

  23. Bowling awards - April 1968.
    Back row (L-R) ? Howell, unknown, George Alderson (USAF). Front row (L-R) Bettie Alderson (USAF), Fran Cronwell (USAF), Captain Deryl Duncan (USAF CO).
    Courtesy Don Cronwell

  24. Assorted photos of the Winter Carnival - February 1968.
    Courtesy As Indicated

  25. Funeral Parade for the RCAF - 1 February 1968.
    Courtesy Andre Cantin

  26. The end of the RCAF - 1 February 1968.
    Extract from the Anniversary book.
    Courtesy Irv Gillard

  27. Cremation of the RCAF - 1 February 1968.
    Extract from the Anniversary book.
    Courtesy Irv Gillard

  28. Funeral Parade party - 1 February 1968.
    Courtesy Andre Cantin



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