Armstrong, ON
Photographs



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  1. We were always on the watch for pretty ladies that got off the train to talk a walk - May 1960.
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  2. Some more "tourists" stretching their legs while the train was in town - May 1960.
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  3. Cameron's Grocery store in the village - May 1960.
    Their motto seemed to be "If we don't have it, you don't need it".
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  4. This road sign was located outside of Armstrong and pointed the way to the station - May 1960.
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  5. Tourists making a quick stop when the train was at the CNR station - May 1960.
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  6. Greg Clarke at the door of the CNR "Beanery" - May 1960.
    All dressed up and no where to go.
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  7. (L-R) John Di Marco, S/Sgt Boyce Gibson - May 1960.
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  8. (L-R) Bill Dill and Wayne Nelson on "trash detail" - May 1960.
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  9. (L-R) Bill Dill and Wayne Nelson of "trash detail" - May 1960.
    This cleanup has to be completed prior to finishing work on a daily basis. Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  10. The first weekend of "Pike" season - May 1960.
    (L-R) Greg Clark, Boyce Gibson and Lou Simmons trying to hold the line striaght.
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  11. (L-R) Crew Chief Alexander Cufio (Utica NY) and Charles Robert (Elkins, WV) standing infront of our L-20 at the airport - April 1960.
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  12. This L-20 aircraft was attached to the 914th AC&W Squadron - April 1960.
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  13. Sgt Albert Wilson was a good friend and room mate - April 1960.
    He was also probably the best cook on the Pinetree Line in 1960.
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  14. The "Imperial Oil Limited" fuel supply area - April 1960.
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  15. This fuel truck had made many return trips to Fort William - April 1960.
    Note that the engine is missing.
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  16. A "full service" gasoline station, Armstrong style - April 1960.
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  17. (L-R) The local "Beanery Queen" and Bill Dill - April 1960.
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  18. (L-R) The "Beanery Queen", Bill Dill, Wayne Nelson, Weinstein, and bus driver John Dinado - April 1960.
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  19. The CNR train station as seen from the King George Hotel - April 1960.
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  20. Part of the cliff area on the station as seen from the road leading to the Rec Hall - April 1960.
    Note the white cross in the upper left hand corner.
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  21. Larger image of the white cross - April 1960.
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  22. The CNR tracks form part of the scenic walk going into town - April 1960.
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  23. (L-R) Lou Simmons, Ralph Kimble, Charlie Roberts and Boyce Gibson at the CNR station in town - April 1960.
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  24. Fire truck training - April 1960.
    (L-R) Sgt Simmons (crew chief) with Airman Lou Simmons and Airman Thomas.
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  25. Unidentified airman walking down the main street on the station - April 1960.
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  26. A/2C Peek, from upstate New York, by the CNR tracks, ready to rotate back to the States - April 1960.
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  27. Admin Section personnel - April 1960.
    (L-R) Bill Dill (Ohio), Charlei Roberts (West Virginia).
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  28. Unidentified airmen waiting for trains to arrive at the CNR station - April 1960.
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  29. (L-R) "Doc" Edwards, A/2C Peek at the CNT station in town - April 1960.
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  30. I think that this building served as the local school house in town - April 1960.
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  31. We would get out of the way when the trains arrived at the CNR station - April 1960.
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  32. This building was used by the Ministry of Lands and Forests - April 1960.
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  33. Greg Clarke outside of barracks - March 1960.
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  34. My room in the barracks - March 1960.
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  35. The local "Hudson's Bay Company" store in town - March 1960.
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  36. My room mate was Charlie Howell from Delaware, Ohio - 19 February 1960.
    Charlie worked in Radar maintenance. He is pointing to the date of 19 February on the calendar.
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  37. Aerial view of Armstrong AFS - February 1960.
    Photo taken by 2nd Lt. Chang.
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  38. Larger image of Armstrong AFS - February 1960.
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  39. The main gate to the 914th AC&W Squadron - February 1960.
    (L-R) Military police office, Headquarters building, barracks.
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  40. Larger image of the sign at the main gate - February 1960.
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  41. Airman Frank ran the Base Exchange - January 1960.
    If he didn't have it, he could get it for you.
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.

  42. (L-R) Airman Frank (who ran the Base Exchange) and an unidentified airman - January 1960.
    Courtesy Greg Clarke.



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