Roger Litwiller

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HMCS KENORA

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HMCS KENORA from HMCS WASAGA as the two ships are off the Azores in February/March 1944. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ross Milligan, RCNR. (RTL-REM121)

Minesweeping

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HMCS WASAGA during minesweeping operations off the coast of France. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ross Milligan, RCNR. (RTL-REM110)

HMCS FORT WILLIAM

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HMCS FORT WILLIAM, Bangor class minesweeper assigned to the 31st Minesweeping Flotilla. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ross Milligan, RCNR. (RTL-REM005)

Christmas in HMCS WASAGA

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HMCS WASAGA’s mascot Bobby enjoys the left over turkey on Christmas Day 1942. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ross Milligan, RCNR. (RTL-REM084)

Minesweeping

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Sailors from HMCS WASAGA take a break during minesweeping operations off the coast of France. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ross Milligan, RCNR. (RTL-REM113)

31st Minesweeping Flotilla Badge

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HMCS WASAGA’s funnel with the 31st Minesweeping Flotilla badge. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ross Milligan, RCNR. (RTL-REM109)

HMCS WASAGA Minesweeping Gear

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HMCS WASAGA’s minesweeping gear in 1944. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ross Milligan, RCNR. (RTL-REM118)

HMCS COWICHAN

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HMCS COWICHAN, Bangor class minesweeper assigned to the 31st Minesweeping Flotilla. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ross Milligan, RCNR. (RTL-REM007)

HMCS WASAGA Mine Sweeping

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HMCS WASAGA during mine sweeping operations off the coast of Normandy, France, post D-Day 1944. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ross Milligan, RCNR. (RTL-REM111)

HMCS KENORA

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HMCS KENORA sits outboard of two Bangor class minesweepers in #3 Basin in Plymouth, UK, from 31st Minesweeping Flotilla. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ross Milligan, RCNR. (RTL-REM126)