Finally got that interview uploaded to youtube. The sound isn't great and the audio gets out of synch for a bit, but you'll still find it interesting. My aunt has his memoirs and is going to lend them to me so I will let you know when I have them in hand if you want scans or whatever. I also...
Hi, His name was James Ernest Thompson... He's listed on the RCAF site as the pilot of the last operational flight of the squadron before it was disbanded after the war. Other than his crew and the crews of the other Dakotas from 437 Sqn, I don't recall him mentioning anyone from the Canadian...
I have no info regarding Canadian Army units at the camp when it was liberated, but my grandfather, F/O J.E. Thompson of 437 sqn RCAF was there shortly after it was overrun by the Brits. His and two other Dakotas picked up Brass and Medical personell in Belgium and landed next to the camp in a...
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