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Research

If the airman was Canadian and was killed on operations,

     - His service record may be accessed and downloaded from Archives Canada at:
Second World War Service Files - War Dead, 1939 to 1947
[ External Site ]
     - Visit our 'Virtual Memorial' to find his squadron number and date of death at:
Aircrew Losses -Canada's Bomber Command Virtual Memorial

If the airman survived the war and his squadron is not known, visit:

     - to see if he served on a Canadian 6 Group squadron (Most Canadians served with Royal Air Force squadrons).

If the airman served with a Canadian squadron, look for his name in entries in the Canadian Squadron ORB 541's at:

If the airman served with an RAF squadron, look for entries in the RAF ORB 541's.

These are not on the website but only on the museum's computer:
( BCMOC Files -ORB's -RAF ORB FILES )
[ Upon request, these files can be sent to the visitor's email address via   www.wetransfer.com ]

If the airman received the DFC or other gallantry awards, look for information at:

If you know the dates of specific operations, look for detailed raid reports at:

RCAF Squadron History Books may be viewed and downloaded from:

RAF and RAAF Squadron History Books may be viewed and downloaded from:

RCAF Personnel Lists (Names, Service Numbers, Rank, Duty, Date of Enlisting only) may be viewed at: