Howard Abbott poses with HMCS ARVIDA’s 20mm Oelikon in St. John’s Newfoundland, 1943. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Howard Abbott, RCNVR. (RTL-HA048)
HMCS TRENTONIAN Gunner
Leading Seaman Kenneth McDonald, RCNVR, from Windsor, Ontario during gunnery practice on HMCS TRENTONIAN’s 20mm Oerlikon. Roger Litwiller Collection, Allen E. Singleton, RCNVR photo, courtesy Bruce Keir, RCNVR. (RTL-BK151) This photo and collection have been gathered from the crew of HMCS TRENTONIAN and have been used by Roger Litwiller to create the book, White Ensign […]
HMCS MAYFLOWER’s Mascot
HMCS MAYFLOWER’s mascot stands on the 4 inch gun barrel. The Loch class frigate, HMCS LOCH ACHANALT is in the background. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ralph O’Brien, RCNVR. (RTL -ROB039)
HMCS TRENTONIAN Gunners
Before departing Londonderry on 23 May 1944, HMCS TRENTONIAN took on a full load of ammunition for all her weapons. Temporarily piled like cord wood, the gunners are storing the rounds in the ready use lockers on the forward gun deck and the remainder will go below to the 4 inch magazine. Roger Litwiller Collection, […]
Gunnery Practice
To keep a Ship’s Company at peak fighting efficiency, every opportunity to train was used to hone the sailors skills and ability. Â In this picture, the forward gun crew practices loading HMCS TRENTONIAN’s 4 inch gun while in Londonderry harbour in May 1944, just prior to the corvette’s participation in the invasion of Normandy. Roger […]
Gunnery Practice -HMCS TRENTONIAN
HMCS TRENTONIAN’s gunners testing the new 20mm oerlikons fitted to increase the ships Anti-Aircraft defenses in April 1944. Roger Litwiller Collection, Allen E. Singleton, RCNVR photo, courtesy Bruce Keir, RCNVR. (RTL-BK148) This photo and collection have been gathered from the crew of HMCS TRENTONIAN and have been used by Roger Litwiller to create the book, […]
HMCS WASAGA’s Forward Gun
HMCS WASAGA’s forward gun is covered in ice , off Halifax in 1944. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ross Milligan, RCNR. (RTL-REM075)
Stern View HMCS WASAGA
Aft view of HMCS WASAGA in 1942 in Pictou, NS. Her after pair of twin 0.5 inch machine guns are easily seen. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Ross Milligan, RCNR. (RTL-REM029)
HMCS GOOSE BAY Weapons Systems
HMCS GOOSE BAY’s weapons systems include the Nanuk 50 cal. Remote Weapons System and two 12.7 machine guns. Photo taken while GOOSE BAY transiting the St. Lawrence River near Prescott, Ontario on 29 May 2017. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL91744)
HMCS IROQUOIS Gun Crew
HMCS IROQUOIS ‘s gun crew at work. Unknown Date/location. Roger Litwiller Collection, Lynford Bourne, RCNVR photo, courtesy Battle of Atlantic Place. (RTL-LRB001)