Lockheed CT-133 Silver Star, Serial Number 133038 was used by the Royal Canadian Navy to train fighter pilots in preparation for the new Banshee Jet fighters to be flown from HMCS BONAVENTURE. Later the Silver Star was used to tow targets for air-to-air gunnery practice for the fleet. Aircraft on display at the Shearwater Aviation […]
Canadair CP-107 Argus
Canadair CP-107 Argus, Maritime Reconnaissance aircraft on Display at the Air Park at CFB Greenwood in Nova Scotia. The aircraft was in service with the RCAF from 1957 to 1981. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL34304)
Fire Fly’s over HMS PUNCHER
Canadian manned aircraft carrier HMS PUNCHER’s first squadron of Fire Fly’s arrive over the carrier in preparations for operations in the Pacific after VE day. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Howard Abbott, RCNVR. (RTL-HA034)
CH-148 Cyclone
CH-148 Cyclone flying over Halifax Harbour on 1 August 2017. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL13801)
Canadian Sailors in HMS Puncher
Several of HMS Puncher’s sailors take advantage of the hot weather to tan on the carriers crowded flight deck, while ferrying aircraft to Casablanca in July 1944. Too hot to touch they cover the deck with blankets and towels. Howard Abbott is front left. The Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Howard Abbott, RCNVR. (RTL-HA050)
Air Park -Shearwater Aviation Museum
RCN T-33 and Avenger aircraft on display at the Shearwater Aviation Museum, Air Park at the gates to CFB Shearwater, Nova Scotia. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL98885)
RCAF Submarine Attacks Battle Of Atlantic during WWII
Royal Canadian Air Force attacks Against Submarines during WWII -Battle of Atlantic 1939-1945 Compiled by Roger Litwiller © Date U-Boat Sqn/Base/AC/Pilot/ Latitude/Longitude Details 31 Jul 1942 U754 Sunk 113 Squadron RCAF Yarmouth, NS Hudson BW 625 S/L N.E. Small 4302N 6425W South East of Cape Sable. 1st successful attack by Eastern Air Command. 30 Oct […]
MAC Ship in Convoy
Merchant Aircraft Carrier (MAC) ship in convoy with two aircraft on her after flight deck, ready to launch. MAC ships were converted merchant tankers, given a flight deck and up to four fighter aircraft to ward off U-Boats. Photo taken from HMCS WASAGA in 1943. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ross Milligan, RCNR. (RTL-REM146)
HMS PUNCHER Ferrying Aircraft
The Canadian manned escort aircraft carrier, HMS PUNCHER ferrying a deck load of aircraft to Glasgow in September or October 1944. This Avenger is destined for delivery to an RCAF Squadron. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Howard Abbott, RCNVR. (RTL-HA058)