Military Badges Associated with Gander
by R.G. Pelley
The early history of the Gander was basically military and as everyone knows, military units usually have names, numbers and badges to identify themselves. This was the case for units serving in Gander.
Armament section
general RCAF badge from the 1940s in Gander
RCAF fighter control (probably controlled the Hurricanes that patrolled over central Nfld)
This badge seems to be fairly real but may not be. This is because it shows what looks like a Hudson bomber while the North Atlantic Squadron (10 Bomber Reconnaissance) flew only Digbys and B24 (4-engined) Liberators
This second badge looks like it is from the WWII period but it shows a single engine aircraft. But back in those days, many squadrons operated out of gander and I surmise that at some point, the title ‘north Atlantic Squadron” may be been appropriated by others as a generic term.
RCAF radar detachment, most likely post WWII
RCAF band
RAF Signal Corps
submitted by Peter Knepton
submitted by Peter Knepton
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submitted by Anne Eastham
Researched by R G Pelley
