The Archive · 1940

First Canadian Fighter Squad Reaches England

Personnel Includes Many Who Speak French Only

London, Aug. 10.

Mr, Vincent Massey, High Commissioner for Canada, yesterday inspected the first Canadian Air Force Fighter Squadron to reach Britain with their own equipment.

"The squadron has hitherto been on costal duties off Newfoundland and eastern Canada. It has now come to Britain to complete its training, and will shortly begin operations.

The squadron, drawn from all parts have of Canada, includes some men who orly speak French.

Mr. Massey extended heartfelt congratulations to the Royal Air Force for its super achievement on Thursday, when 58 German planes were shot down during raids on a convoy.—Reuter.

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