Happy Remembrance Day

[4spdragtop]

Not that us as Canadians werent included the Veterans Day thread, but I wanted one to offer thanks to our Canadians and allies that made the ultimate sacrifice. So THANK YOU!

Great song.

 

[S'cuder]

RCAF Flight Lieutenant Jimmy Whelan DSC of Vancouver BC on the left being congratulated for aerial victories by his close friend and my cousin Sergeant Pilot Ray Sherk. Jimmy became an ace, but was killed in action in India in 1944. RIP.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Thanks to all veterans who've fought for freedom! The US ain't the only one!

 

[Demonracer]

A salute to out armed forces to the north!

 

[4spdragtop]

The knowledge of your family history astounds me. Kudos and thanks! Great pic!

RCAF Flight Lieutenant Jimmy Whelan DSC of Vancouver BC on the left being congratulated for aerial victories by his close friend and my cousin Sergeant Pilot Ray Sherk. Jimmy became an ace, but was killed in action in India in 1944. RIP.

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[YY1]

Canada let sergeants fly?

Interesting.

I've always thought it kind of backwards that the US requires at least warrant officer rank to fly one of the most complex machines- the helicopter.

...and IIRC, you have to be a graduated "real" officer to fly anything else.

 

[H22A4]

I just finished reading this book; if you like non fiction based on WWII events, this is a book to read. Kudos to the authour for documenting the story before two heroes passed away.

 

[S'cuder]

Canada let sergeants fly?

Interesting.

I've always thought it kind of backwards that the US requires at least warrant officer rank to fly one of the most complex machines- the helicopter.

...and IIRC, you have to be a graduated "real" officer to fly anything else.

Yes, I believe many of the pilots from Commonwealth and occupied and free countries under the umbrella of the RAF were Sergeants for awhile. It may have been because of war emergency that a little thing like a commission wasn't going to keep qualified pilots from serving. It may also have had something to do with age. Ray was just past his 19th birthday and had no college degree. He was later promoted to Pilot Officer.

 

[oldkimmer]

Lest we forget. Kim