Second World War Photo at North Bay Airport

Name/Title

Second World War Photo at North Bay Airport

Entry/Object ID

020.01.54

Archive Items Details

Description

Second World War photograph, apparently in winter 1941-1942, as the Royal Air Force flying school facilities haven't been built. Plus the aircraft closest to the hangar--which belonged to Trans-Canada Air Lines--is a Lockheed Hudson. American-built, it was a military version of an airliner. The Royal Canadian Air Force used them to patrol the ocean off Canada's coast for German U-boats (submarines) and attack these when spotted. When the RAF built its flying school, it also used Lockheed Hudsons to train its students. Information provided by Captain Doug Newman.

Creator

Lorne Hicks

Date(s) of Creation

1941 - 1942

Dimensions

Height

5 cm

Width

7 cm