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1940: Weapons, Equipment and Fortifications (87)1941: Weapons, Equipment and Fortifications (113)1942: Weapons, Equipment and Fortifications (138)1943: Weapons, Equipment and Fortifications (148)1944: Weapons, Equipment and Fortifications (166)1945: Weapons, Equipment and Fortifications (142)1946: Weapons, Equipment and Fortifications (84)1947: Weapons, Equipment and Fortifications (81)1948: Weapons, Equipment and Fortifications (83)1949: Weapons, Equipment and Fortifications (84)Weapons, Equipment and Fortifications
 
 

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Type: Document
Description: Online article describes the transformation of Newfoundland into a "garrison country" during World War Two and the economic, political and social consequences of this. Includes reading list.
Site: Canadian War Museum
 
 
Type: Document Image
Description: Stories of the contributions of the industrial centre of Hamilton to the war effort, both through military might and industry, make up a large part of the Spectator clippings in this collection.
Site: Canadian War Museum
 
 
Type: Document
Description: 423 'Eagle' Maritime Helicopter Squadron has assumed mainly maritime operational roles since inception in 1942. The aircraft flown by the squadron is listed here.
Site: National Defence
 
 
Type: Document
Description: The various roles of 430e 'City of Sudbury' Squadron are traced to the present with an accompanying list of aircraft flown by the unit.
Site: National Defence
 
 
Type: Document
Description: After serving different roles from 1943 to 1968, 440 Squadron has continued in transport and rescue since its last reformation.
Site: National Defence
 
 
Type: Document
Description: From flying bombers to all-weather fighters, the relatively short history of 432 Squadron is provided here with a list of aircraft flown.
Site: National Defence
 
 
Type: Document
Online Reference Books
Description: The 20th century saw a change in US-Canada relations from animosity to cooperation. Before and at the start of the Second World War, both Canada and the US publicly declared their active opposition to any nation attacking the other. With the appearance of the Soviet airborne threat to the North American continent, both nations cooperated to create jointly manned radar networks (the DEW, Pinetree and Mid-Canada Lines).
Site: National Defence
 
 
Type: Image
Online Reference Books
Description: The de Havilland Vampire became the first jet fighter to serve in the Royal Canadian Air Force after 86 of them were received in 1946. Designed in Britain during the Second World War, the Vampire could reach speeds of 445 knots (825 km/h). It was retired in 1958. (Canadian Department of National Defence, PC-251)
Site: National Defence
 
 
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Online Reference Books
Description: Lancaster bombers were converted into reconnaissance aircraft after the Second World War and remained in service until 1956. Starting in 1947, Lancasters photographed 3.5 million sq. mi. (5.6 million sq. km.) in the Canadian North and Arctic and established the first accurate maps of these immense areas. (DND, PCN-2950)
Site: National Defence
 
 
Type: Document
Description: This resource describes the historical highlights of 419 Squadron in all its incarnations from formation in December, 1941 to recent disbandment in June, 1995.
Site: National Defence
 
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