Group    From /12/1941  To /7/1946

Royal Canadian Air Force Overseas WW2 HQ

Countries: Canada

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This Headquarters provided central support to some 85,000 Canadian personnel who served in 48 RCAF Squadrons and with numerous RAF units. In all, 14,455 Canadian airmen made the supreme sacrifice while serving overseas.

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Royal Canadian Air Force Overseas WW2 HQ

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Royal Canadian Air Force - WW2 HQ, building

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Royal Canadian Air Force - WW2 HQ, monument

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