PHOTOGRAPHS
NOTE: If you have any photographs related to 37 Squadron you would like to contribute, or if you have any information as to the identity of the unknown people in these photographs, both would be greatly appreaciated.
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James J. MacIsaac, 1943 3108 X 4321, 2.2mb |
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No 37 Squadron A Flight, Tortorella, October 10, 1944 1686 X 1942, 491kb Photo courtesy of Evelyn Robertson |
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No 37 Squadron B Flight, Tortorella, October 10, 1944 1746 X 1038, 420kb Photo courtesy of Melanie Bacon and Julian Marsh (julesmarsh78 [at] hotmail.com) |
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No 37 Squadron B Flight, Location/Date Unknown 1358 X 913, 412kb Photo courtesy of Brian Hicks |
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Tortorella Airfield, Feb 27, 1945 1274 X 1222, 806kb |
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Tortorella Airfield - 99th Bomb Group side 9835 X 657, 145kb |
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Remains of Tortorella Airfield in 2002 800 X 573, 61kb |
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Map of Tortorella Airfield 900 X 930, 194kb |
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37 Squqadron returning from ops 1262 X 908, 152kb Photo courtesy of Penny Draper |
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37 Squqadron members, 24 October 1940 LtoR: Mitchell, Johnson, Hodgson, Adams, F/O Draper, WG/CMDR Merton, Chambers, Wolvin, Gill, Melton, Semple. front rank: Wood, Moore, Turnbull 2560 X 1440, 1.5mb Photo courtesy of Phillip Draper |
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37 Squadron Pilots at Tortorella (believed to be B Flight, October 1944) 1541 X 894, 160kb Photo courtesy of Melanie Bacon |
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37 Squadron Moseley Aircrew Peter Boulton (nav), Bill Ward (W/Op), Norman Moseley (pilot), John Bell (bomb aimer), John Flockhart (rear gunner) 1006 X 741, 126kb Photo courtesy of Norman Moseley via Paul Gaunt |
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Navigator Alan Cunliffe (top left) Squadron Leader Henry Langton (top center) Bomb Aimer Les Innes (top right) (others believed to be W/Opr E. Wallace and A/Gnr G.F. Keith) Tortella 1944 (any assistance verifying the identify of others listed is appreciated) 1100 X 1533, 336kb Photo courtesy of BBC via Julian Marsh |
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Navigator Alan Cunliffe (2nd from left) Squadron Leader Henry Langton (center) Bomb Aimer Les Innes (4th from left) (others believed to be W/Opr E. Wallace and A/Gnr G.F. Keith) Tortella 1944 (any assistance verifying the identify of others listed is appreciated) 1506 X 1068, 307kb Photo courtesy of BBC via Julian Marsh |
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Alan Cunliffe, 37 Squadron Navigator 430 X 606, 51kb Photo courtesy of BBC via Julian Marsh |
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William Forde (right), 37 Squadron Air Gunner 1141 X 967, 152kb Photo courtesy of Billy Houston |
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W. Forster, 37 Squadron Bomb Aimer 732 X 1044, 48kb Photo courtesy of Evelyn Robertson |
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Phillip "Tubby" Henry Gaunt, 37 Squadron Pilot 670 X 939, 56kb Photo courtesy of Paul Gaunt For a more in depth look at Phillip Gaunt's extraordiary career spanning multiple squadrons and tours, please see this Power Point Presentation created by his son, Paul Gaunt. Paul can be reached at dandpgaunt [at] gmail.com for more information. |
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Phillip "Tubby" Henry Gaunt, 37 Squadron Pilot 352 X 498, 25kb Photo courtesy of Paul Gaunt For a more in depth look at Phillip Gaunt's extraordiary career spanning multiple squadrons and tours, please see this Power Point Presentation created by his son, Paul Gaunt. Paul can be reached at dandpgaunt [at] gmail.com for more information. |
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Wellington Rear Gunner, 37 Squadron (believed to be Sgt. F. Gallacher) 701 X 1023, 123kb Photo courtesy of Evelyn Robertson |
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Johnny Goldsbrough, 37 Squadron Navigator, Tortorella 1944 648 X 956, 80kb Photo courtesy of Julian Marsh |
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F/S Thomas Frederick Herbert (2nd from left), 40 Squadron Navigator, Rome 1945 Herbert was in a No. 40 Squdron aircrew with 37 Squadron Navigator, Thomas Mabbett 648 X 956, 80kb Photo courtesy of Maria Laidlaw |
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Les Innes, 37 Squadron Bomb Aimer, Tortorella 1944 1798 X 1201, 533kb Photo courtesy of Julian Marsh |
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W/O Athol "Jimmy" James DFM, RNZAF, 37 Squadron Air Gunner 417 X 697, 128kb Photo courtesy of Brent James |
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W/O Athol "Jimmy" James DFM, RNZAF, 37 Squadron Air Gunner 294 X 814, 174kb Photo courtesy of Brent James |
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Kenneth Lucas (far right), 37 Squadron Pilot, with aircrew. R-L: Kenneth Lucas, Charles "Flash" Tweedle, Jack Williams, Jock Bowers, Jack Lammin, & "Len" F/Sgt Lucas was killed on operations on July 10, 1943, over the Mediterranean. 1806 X 1196, 392kb Photo courtesy of Ric Lucas |
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Kenneth Lucas (right), 37 Squadron Pilot, with Norman Smith Forrester, Gardabia East Norman Smith Forrester and Ken Lucas beside their tent at Gardabia East, shortly before Norman was killed. Ken wrote "Norm was the best Cobber I ever had." F/Sgt Lucas was killed on operations on July 10, 1943, over the Mediterranean. 1069 X 887, 72kb Photo courtesy of Ric Lucas |
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Kenneth Lucas (left), 37 Squadron Pilot, Madley, Hereford, UK, 1942 F/Sgt Lucas was killed on operations on July 10, 1943, over the Mediterranean. 1069 X 887, 72kb Photo courtesy of Ric Lucas |
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Kenneth Lucas (left), 37 Squadron Pilot, Bath Railway Station, 1942 F/Sgt Lucas was killed on operations on July 10, 1943, over the Mediterranean. 1069 X 887, 72kb Photo courtesy of Ric Lucas |
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Kenneth Lucas, 37 Squadron Pilot, Report detailing loss of Lucas crew F/Sgt Lucas was killed on operations on July 10, 1943, over the Mediterranean. 888 X 1119, 400kb Photo courtesy of Ric Lucas |
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Thomas Mabbett, 37 Squadron Navigator 1278 X 780, 137kb Photo courtesy of Penny Draper |
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Thomas Mabbett, 37 Squadron Navigator with his No 40 Squadron aircrew, 1945 L-R: F/S Bonnett RAAF, F/S Mabbett RAF, F/S Smallbone RAF, F/S Herbert RAF, F/S Baker RAF 982 X 734, 124kb Photo courtesy of Penny Draper & Maria Laidlaw |
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Aaron Murphy, 37 Squadron Air Gunner, Tortorella 1944/45 531 X 704, 94kb Photo courtesy of Steve Murphy |
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LAC Alex W Pyper, 37 Squadron Ground Crew 1916 X 1268, 261kb Photo courtesy of John Pyper |
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LAC Alex W Pyper, 37 Squadron Ground Crew 1284 X 1900, 255kb Photo courtesy of John Pyper |
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37 Squadron Aircrew Top row:Tom Herbert (B/Aimer), Len Barnet (Air Gunner) Bottom row:Thomas Mabbett (Navigator), John Smallbone (Pilot), Cyril Baker (Air Gunner), Vernon Bonnet (Wireless Op.) 1278 X 780, 137kb Photo courtesy of Penny Draper |
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Robert Alan Smith, 37 Squadron, Bomb Aimer, 1945 Smith was a member of Liberator KM247's aircrew in 44-45. 1004 X 1322, 339kb Photo courtesy of Wayne Morley Any information on Sgt. Smith or his aircrew is greatly appreciated. |
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Robert Alan Smith's Liberator Aircrew, 37 Squadron Believed to be pictured (in no specific order): Sgt A W Arnold (Pilot), Sgt E F Janaway (Nav), Sgt E P Barrows (W/Opr), Sgt R A Smith (B/Amr), Sgt W J Webber (F/Eng), Sgt R J W Scott (A/Gnr), Sgt J A Martin (A/Gnr), Sgt J Clark (A/Gnr), Sgt N D Browne (A/Gnr), Sgt H S Lynch (A/Gnr). 648 X 447, 134kb Photo courtesy of Wayne Morley Any information on the identities of these men is greatly appreciated. |
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Robert Alan Smith's Liberator Aircrew, 37 Squadron Believed to be pictured (in no specific order): Sgt A W Arnold (Pilot), Sgt E F Janaway (Nav), Sgt E P Barrows (W/Opr), Sgt R A Smith (B/Amr), Sgt W J Webber (F/Eng), Sgt R J W Scott (A/Gnr), Sgt J A Martin (A/Gnr), Sgt J Clark (A/Gnr), Sgt N D Browne (A/Gnr), Sgt H S Lynch (A/Gnr). 676 X 437, 143kb Photo courtesy of Wayne Morley Any information on the identities of these men is greatly appreciated. |
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Donald Ernest Taylor, 37 Squadron Pilot, Tortorella, 1944 702 X 669, 96kb Photo courtesy of Melanie Bacon |
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Donald Ernest Taylor, 37 Squadron Pilot, Tortorella, 1944 654 X 948, 222kb Photo courtesy of Melanie Bacon |
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Donald Ernest Taylor, 37 Squadron Pilot, Tortorella, 1944 551 X 868, 93kb Photo courtesy of Melanie Bacon |
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Charles "Flash" Tweedle, 37 Squadron Pilot Tweedle was killed on operations on July 10, 1943, over the Mediterranean, on his first operation as 2nd pilot . 1765 X 2668, 1.3mb Photo courtesy of Ric Lucas |
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Willie Waterton, 37 Squadron Liberator Pilot 788 X 1125, 165kb Photo courtesy of Julian Marsh |
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George Westwell, 37 Squadron Wireless Operator 1599 X 2000, 851kb Photo courtesy of Paul Westwell |
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Alexander James Graeme Wilson, RNZAF, 37 Squadron Pilot & Aircrew (F.A. Murphy, R. Moore, W. Forster, F. Gallacher) 1052 X 672, 42kb Photo courtesy of Evelyn Robertson |
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Alexander James Graeme Wilson, RNZAF, 37 Squadron Pilot 609 X 938, 58kb Photo courtesy of Evelyn Robertson |
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Walter Henry Zadko, 37 Squadron Air Gunner 3355 X 4774, 9.3Mb Photo courtesy of Bob Martineau |
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Walter Henry Zadko, 37 Squadron Air Gunner, North Africa 1942-43 1977 X 1302, 1.2Mb Photo courtesy of Bob Martineau |
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Crash of Phillip Gaunt's Wellington in Croatia (then with 70 Squadron) 1261 X 885, 120kb Photo courtesy of Edi Selhaus via Paul Gaunt For a more in depth look at Phillip Gaunt's extraordiary career spanning multiple squadrons and tours, please see this Power Point Presentation created by his son, Paul Gaunt. Paul can be reached at dandpgaunt [at] gmail.com for more information. |
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Crash of Phillip Gaunt's Wellington in Croatia (then with 70 Squadron) 1381 X 942, 152kb Photo courtesy of Edi Selhaus via Paul Gaunt For a more in depth look at Phillip Gaunt's extraordiary career spanning multiple squadrons and tours, please see this Power Point Presentation created by his son, Paul Gaunt. Paul can be reached at dandpgaunt [at] gmail.com for more information. |
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Crash of Phillip Gaunt's Wellington in Croatia (then with 70 Squadron) 693 X 970, 63kb Photo courtesy of Edi Selhaus via Paul Gaunt For a more in depth look at Phillip Gaunt's extraordiary career spanning multiple squadrons and tours, please see this Power Point Presentation created by his son, Paul Gaunt. Paul can be reached at dandpgaunt [at] gmail.com for more information. |
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Sandfly Tower, Tortorella 842 X 654, 160kb |
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Seargents Mess Farmhouse, Tortorella 2400 X 1336, 354kb |
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Typical Lodging, Tortorella 853 X 590, 183kb |
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Tortorella Photo courtesy of John King via Paul Gaunt |
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Tortorella Photo courtesy of John King via Paul Gaunt |
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Bomber Command Memorial, June of 2012 1500 X 2000, 805kb Photo courtesy of Melanie Bacon |
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Daughter, grandson, and wife of 37 Squaqdron pilot Donald Ernest Taylor at commemoration of Bomber Command memorial in June of 2012 1500 X 2000, 802kb Photo courtesy of Melanie Bacon (pictured on left) |
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Plaque in Komárom, Hungary, placed in 2014 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the bombings, including the Szony Oil Refinery where many 205 Group aircraft were lost. The instcription reads, "It was set to the dead heroes of the air war in Hungary - no matter their nationality". 600 X 450, 290kb Photo courtesy of Lenke Rabi |
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37 Squadron badge 2018 x 2729, 1105kb |
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37 Squadron badge 2018 x 2729, 1105kb |
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James MacIsaac, Cessna Crane, No. 11 SFTS, Yorktown, Saskatchewan, 1943 1757 x 1200, 226kb |
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James MacIsaac, No. 12 E.F.T.S. Goderich, Ontario, 1942 1330 x 1862, 390kb |
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James MacIsaac & Harvard Trainer, 1941 1330 x 1948, 415kb |
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James MacIsaac, WWI Memorial, Canada, 1941 1285 x 2050, 385kb |
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No. 69 Class, No. 12 E.F.T.S. Goderich, Ontario, 1942 2660 X 1902, 700kb |
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Tiger Moth trainer, Goderich, Ontario, 1942 2128 X 1374, 500kb |
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Unkown aircrew on troop ship, 1943 1944 x 1238, 287kb |
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Unknown pilot and locartion - car appears to have Manitoba plates, 1941 1296 x 2032, 411kb |
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Unknown pilot and location, possibly NYC or Winnepeg, approx 1941-1943 1539 x 2220, 473kb |
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Unknown pilot and location - car has Michigan plates, 1941 1360 x 1987, 377kb |
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Unkown aircrew on troop ship, 1943 1330 x 2079, 350kb |
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Unkown pilot, unknown location, 1941 to 1943 1291 x 2024, 383kb |