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This database provides notes on over 9300 RCAF personnel. These were previously published by us in a non-searchable form and we hope the new database structure makes it easier to find what you are looking for. These notes were assembled by Jean Schadskaje over many years from research books, biographies, mentions on websites etc. and were originally intended for private use, not publication, hence the frequent use of shorthand terms. Because these notes were works-in-progress they may include errors: if you find any, please let us know via the Helpdesk.

They make available information on many RCAF personnel, some of which is unavailable elsewhere in the searchable context provided here. Researchers may cross-reference names with the 45,000 entries in our Paradie Archive. In January 2018 our colleague François Dutil began an exercise to review and correct entries where appropriate, particularly in relation to 438 Squadron RCAF. Further Canadian material can be found here.

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1 FergusonF/O Cameron Archibald Gustave From Westmount PQ born in 1917 Joined RAF in July 1939 as pilot On 14 Dec 1941 he is s/d and kia in Egypt.,
2 WillisS/L Frank Cameron From Saskatoon Joined RAF Returned to Canada as Instructor for a year Back to UK as Ferry pilot To Fighters Posted OC 421 Sqd on 14 July 1942 On 8 Nov 1942 flying Spitfire Vb EN779 to escort Circus 235 to Abbeville-Drucat he is s/d by Fw-190 and kia.,
3 WeirW/Co Thomas Cameron Cam DFC From Winnipeg Joined RCAF in 1931 To RAF in May 1936 Served w/ 44 Sqd on Hampdens in Sept 1939 Part of the nine Hampdens which flew over the n sea to look for the german fleet on the 1st day of the war. In 1940 flew Hampdens w/ 50 106 and 61 Sqds,
4 TaylorCameron From Winnipeg Hudson pilot w/ 407 Sqd On 25/26 June 1942 part of a raid on Bremen,
5 MacneilF/Lt Cameron W. From Calgary Joined RAF in June 1938 Served w/ 220 Sqd flying Hudsons,
6 LeadbeaterW/O1 Arthur Cameron From Flin Flon MB. Born in 1919 Trainee at 61 O.T.U. On 30 June 1944 flying Spitfire L1061 he crashes off the Wirall peninsula presumably due to Oxygen failure. Kifa.,
7 KennedyS/L I.F. Hap From Cumberland Ont Middle east veteran F/Lt w/ No.401 Sqd. On 2 July 1944 s/d a Bf-109 near Caen. On 3 July 1944 takes over No.401 Sqd after cameron has been s/d. On 25 July 1944 hit by flak over dreux bales out. Returned on 24 Aug 1944. Scored 14 e/a s/d. Became a doctor,
8 GibsonF/Sgt Alexander Cameron From Saskatoon. Born in 1921 Served w/ 158 Sqd On 17 July 1942 flying Anson R9640 w/ two crews he flies in a hill near Park Lewelwen Farm in Bad visibility. Kifa.,
9 GambleF/Sgt Cameron Charles From Regina. Born in 1922 Trainee at 2 Torpedo Trainin Unit On 23 March 1943 flying Beaufighter EL289 on approach he went in a spin at low altitude and crash at Lock-inch Castle Wigtownshire. Kifa.,
10 FletcherLAC Glen M.Cameron From Montreal Born in 1921. Trainee w/ 9 SFTS Summerside. On 1 June 1941 flying a Harvard they crash. He is Kifa. See Robertson BL for details,
11 BallantyneF/O James Alfred Born on 6 Dec 1922 Joins RCAF on 12 June 1942 trained at 1 SFTS in July 1943 To UK in Aug 1943 Posted to 3 PRC Bournemouth F/O Served w/ 401 Sqd On 24 March 1945 injured by a revolver held by F/O Cameron On 20 April 1945 flying Spitfire IXb MA479 he claims two Bf-109s s/d SW of Schwerin Returned to Canada in Dec 1945 released in Jan 1946,
12 CrimminsF/Lt John Allan Cameron From Sackville NB Born in 1922 Served w/ 412 Sqd On 10 May 1944 flying Spitfire IX MK853 for a sweep in the afternoon he is engaged w/ e/f between Creil and Laon he is s/d near Reims by Fw-190s and kia.,
13 CooperS/L Woodward Bowers DFC Graduated from 7 SFTS Macleod AB 1 March 1941. American in the RCAF (born in St.Petersburg Florida; educated at Fremont Ohio (his home) and Georgia Technical Institute); private pilot since 1935 he had flown 700 hours by the time he enlisted in Toronto on 31 July 1940. Trained at 2 ITS (graduated 30 September 1941) 2 EFTS (graduated 11 December 1940) and 7 SFTS (graduated 1 March 1941). Hudson pilot w/ 407 Sqd Sqd Leader W.B. Cooper is an exceptionally fine pilot with 172 operational hours to his credit. In 50 flights 1.11.41 In a night attack on an enemy convoy a 5 000 ton merchant vessel was damaged by two hits. The vessel was machine gunned during the attack which was pressed home despite concentrated anti-aircraft fire. 30.11.41 A submarine was attacked by night off Borkum with a stick of bombs which straddled the target. 9.12.41 A merchant vessel of 3/4000 tons was attacked in convoy by night. A direct hit was scored and considerable damage done. Medium flak was encountered. 15.12.41 On a daylight rover patrol an enemy vessel was sighted and an attack was made on one of the vessels. Owing to the speed of the attack it was found impossible to open the bomb doors sufficiently to release the bombs so despite the intense flak the pilot made a second attack. A 3/4000 ton ship was bombed but because of the necessary evasive action it was impossible to observe the results. 7.1.42 A merchant vessel of 6 000 tons in a convoy of 12 M.V.s was attacked by night. The attack was made from masthead height and the first bomb was seen to fall short. The remainder were unobserved and it is probable that hits were scored. 10.1.42 A tanker of 2 000 tons was attacked and left on fire. 15.6.42 Three individual attacks were made on each of three M.V.s in convoy off the enemy coast by night. Two stocks of two and one of four bombs were dropped. The attacks were made from [indecipherable] resulted in violent explosions in two instances and visual observation made shortly afterwards by the same aircraft revealed only one vessel left afloat. The missing vessels were of 800 and 1000 tons respectively. Pilot w/ 31 OTU (now overseas) 226 Sqd COPELAND F/Lt Jack Cameron Born in Brantford Ont on 25 Oct 1918 Served w/ Reserves then joins RCAF in March 1941 Trained at 3 ITS (graduated 14 July 1941) 12 EFTS (graduated 13 September 1941) and 1 SFTS (graduated 20 December 1941). P/O in Dec 1941 to UK in Jan 1942. To 5 FIS in Feb 1942 then instructor w/ 51 Group then to Cranwell in Nov 1943 To 58 OTU in Feb 1944 then to 1 TEU Posted to 441 Sqd on 18 June 1944 as F/Lt til late Dec 1944 On 13 July 1944 flying Spitfire IXb MK415 he claims a Few-190 s/d 2m N of Laigle On 18 July 1944 flying Spitfire IXb MK415 he claims a Bf-109 shared s/d over Flers On 27 Sept 1944 flying Spitfire IXb PL272 he claims a Bf-109 s/d in the Arnhem area Returned to Canada Back in UK in April 1945 to 58 O.T.U. Returned to Canada He flew 99 sorties (154 hours ten minutes).,
14 CameronS/L William Fulton MOBE Posted to 407 Sqd om 17 July 1941 Born in Victoria BC April 1913 Attacked three enemy vessels. Repatriated March 1943 after being wia. CAMERON F/O William J. Served w/ 72 Sqd On 26 July 1943 he leads four Spitfire on a shipping recce over Northern corner of Sicily. He is s/d by flak over the Strait of Messina he bales out and is made Pow.,
15 CameronF/Lt William Clackson DFC Born 1921 in Condir; Sask P/O in 1941. Served w/ 419 Sqd Recom. dated 17 Jan 1945 when he had flown 30 sorties (169 hrs 50 min) 23 June to 6 Nov 1944. On 4th July 1944 raid to Villeneuve St.George he is attacked by an Me-410 and his aircraft suffered considerable damage but he rtb safely.,
16 CameronF/O Thomas Henry DFC Born Leith Scotland 1919. Home in Sylvan Lake AB P/O in 1943. Served w/ 255 Sqd On 11 May 1945 flying Mosquito MM786 he is s/d and kia over Holland Scored 3 vict in 18 months of op in the Med.,
17 Cameron W/Co Lorne Maxwell DFC Born 27 Feb 1922 in Roland Man Posted to Britain Oct 1941; 53 OTU 18 Nov 1941 to 20 Jan 1942; 402 Sqd 20 Jan to 22 July 1942 (injured in a crash); Station Redhill 22 July to 6 Sept 1942; 402 Sqd 6 Sept 1942 to 3 April 1943; On 22 Feb 1943 one FW.190 destroyed in mid-Channel; On 13 March 1943 one FW.190 damaged Cayeux; 53 OTU 3 April to 12 Nov 1943; 401 Sqd 12 Nov 1943 to 3 July 1944 (reported missing; shot down by flak captured escaped); On 29 Nov 1943 one FW.190 destroyed Chievres; On 20 Dec 1943 one Ju.88 destroyed Brussels; C.O of 401 Sqd in Jan 1944. On 7 March 1944 one Bf.109F damaged Beaumont-sur-Oise; On 25 May 1944 one FW.190D destroyed Nivelles; On 6 June 1944 two JU.88s destroyed over the Normandy beaches. On 3 July 1944 hit by flak he force landed near falaise. safe in UK 3 Sept 1944. Attended RCAF Staff College but elected to retire 4 Oct 1945. Served in postwar RCAF Auxiliary rising to Wing Commander. F/Sgt (13 March 1942) P/O (1 May 1942) F/O (1 Nov 1942) F/Lt (30 Nov 1943) S/L (18 Dec 1943 the day he assumed command of 401 Sqd). Claimed 1.250 hrs (400 operational). Scored 6 vict.
18 Cameron F/O Gregory Donald Angus Tunnicliffe Doug DFC Born 1919 in Toronto Commis. 1943. Served w/ 401 Sqd On 7 June 1944 he claims two Ju-88s s/d over the Normandy landings (Gold beach) at 09:50. (V/KG 40 may have lost 4 Ju-88s to fighters and tw to AA fire over the landings). On 29 Dec 1944 s/d a Fw-190. On 1 Jan 1945 he leads yellow section of the 12 Spitfires IX on the runway at Heesch ready to take off at 09:14; He attacks the Bf-109s from III/JG 6 he claims one s/d and exploded . then he claims the leader of the formation and sends it down in turn finally at long range he claims a Bf-109 s/d; the pilot was killed and the plane flew on its own for a while. Injured Ballantyne of 411 Sqd. On 20 April 1945 s/d a Fw-190 off Hagenau. also attacked several locomotives and a number of mechanical vehicles with damaging effect. S/d by flak on 1 May 1945 baled out Pow. returned by a german doctor with injuries. Scored 5.5 vict., Test flew Meteor III EE311 on 4 April 1946.,
19 CameronF/Lt Edward Tremaine From Port Hood NS Joined RAF as Airman in May 1939 groundcrew w/ 242 Sqd Pilot in 1941 Comm in 1943 Served w/ 78 Sqd flying Whitley Later Halifax and Lancaster pilot w/ 6 Can Gp He ditched at sea twice To RCAF in Jan 1945 Retired in 1964 Social service director in Wilmot NS,
20 CameronS/L Archibald MacPherson AFC Born in Scotch Hill Pictou County NS served w/ 10 RCAF Sqd He has flown 1 000 hrs 386 of which have been on reconnaissance and convoy escort duties comprising 67 sorties over the North Atlantic,

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