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200 RCAF Men Commissioned for Efficiency
Ottawa, March 10, 1943 – (CP) – Air Force headquarters today announced that more than 200 members of the RCAF aircrew serving overseas, all graduates of the combined (air) training organization, have been commissioned in the field for efficiency, meritorious service and the display of qualities of leadership. Those commissioned include – from Ontario:
Sgt. Stuart Allan Corbett, Alton
F/Sgt. Thurne Parks, Oshawa
Sgt. John Wilbert Edmund Harten, Sault Ste. Marie |
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From Alton Ontario
Fought with 417 Squadron from Africa to Italy |
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Corbett & his ground crew pose for a shot with their Spit "Sunoco Streak"
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Above : Stuart's Service statement shows he was with the RCAF from 18 December 1940 to 25 September 1945. He served in a theatre of war, was never injured and was honorably discharged.
He's authorized to wear the
1939-45 Star; Africa Star and Rosette; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal & Clasp; Operational Wings & Pilot's Flying Badge.
Left : A portrait done by Goranson in 1944 shows "Corby" & states he served with 417 Squadron in the Middle East, Malta, Sicily & Italy. |
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PL-18291 - 26 August 1943 - P/O Stuart Corbett, Altoh, Ontario, admires the
crest of the City of Windsor RCAF Squadron painted on the tail of his Spitfire
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No Known Kills
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