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CLINTON NEI/VS-RECORD
THURSDAY, MARCH 3t, 19V
APRIL Ist;
"S'
o much in so short a time" .could be taken as a
nutshell history of the RCAF, which on April 1st
notes its 25th Anniversary, the Silver Jubilee of
Canada's youngest fighting Seryice, which came
info being April lst, 1924.
Since then the RCAF has -written in the skies a
flaming history of which Canada can well be proud
In war and in peace the RCAF has established a
reputation for fighting spirit, operating efficiency,
and determination of purpose that is known and
respected wherever men fly.
In the days before the Second World War the
men of the RCAF flew their tiny machines, flimsy
by today's standards, over Canada, keeping in being
the nucleus of a Force that was one day to strike
mighty blows for Canada and for Democracy. They
served Canada inmany other ways, helping to develop
uncharted areas, flying forestry patrols, always
helping to aid aviation throughout the Dominion.
When Hitler struck at Freedom, the tiny Force
called upon the cream of Canadian youth, arid the
call was answered., In 1924 the RCAF had.some-
what over 300 officers, and men. In January, 1944,
the RCAF was a mighty aerial striking force of
215,000. Forty-eight operational squadrons served
overseas. At home the RCAF administered the
British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, which.
turned out over 131,000,aircrew, over half of them.
Canadian.
Now; in peace once again, the RCAF is serving
Canada well, building a modern, compact Air
Force to be ready to defend Freedom should the
need arise. Its gleaming silver planes are a common
sight over all the Dominion, not only training as a
fighting defence force, but serving Canada in many
other ways. Its photo planes are dragging the
Northland's secrets into view, its mercy flights are
saving lives, and . writing new chapters in the
aviation annals of our country. It is flying proudly;
with the same spirit that flew over Dieppe and
over Berlin.
On its Silver Jubilee its members pause to
glance back over a proud record, brief in years but.
lengthy in' brave deeds. Canada's Maple Leaf has
gleaming wings, .and Canada can be justly proud of
then.
Hearty' Congratulations from the Following .Clinton FriendsI of the RCAF::
AIKEN'S LEATHER GOODS
Fine Shoes and Luggage
ASHTON'S TAXI
Phone 110 for Quick Service
LORNE BROWN MOTORS
Chevrolet and Oldsmobile
CANADA PACKERS LIMITED
G. R. Foster, Clinton Manager
THOMAS CHURCHILL AND SON
Reliable Footwear
CLAYTON'S ICE CREAM BAR
I. Clayton Dixon, .Proprietor
CLINTON BOWLING ALLEY
"Hal" ,Hartley, Proprietor
CLINTON CAB
, For Fast Service, Phone 44
CLINTON GRILL
"Try our Thick, Juicy Steaks!"
C. V. COOKE.
Florist -- Phone 66-w or 664
MEL CRICH
Fest Barber Service
ELITE CAFE
Howard Lee, Proprietor
FAIRHOLME DAIRY
Phone 157W, R. E. Holmes, Prop.
V. D. FALCONER
Coal and Wood • Builders' Supplies
HERMAN'S MEN'S WEAR
Forsyth Shirts •. Biltmore Hats
A. M. JACKSON
Jeweller Phone 794
LOBB'S SELF SERVE MARKET
Low Prices Phone 40
McALPINE and DAW
International Harvester
MOORE UPHOLSTERING
and Furniture Repairing
PICKETT and CAMPBELL
Stetson Hats • Phone 25 • Arrow Shir
JACK PLUMTREE
Barber
RUBY AND BILL'S SNACK B '> '
"A Quick Place to Eat!"
SHEARING'S FOOD MARKET
Phone 48 for Quality
STANLEY BROS.
Modern Meat Market