Metz, France
1 Air Division
Photographs



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  1. (L-R) Carl Putinta and Bill Bates - December 1965
    Courtesy Bill Bates.

  2. Jill and George Sharp - December 1965
    Courtesy Bill Bates.

  3. Jill Sharp - December 1965
    Courtesy Bill Bates.

  4. Christmas in the Airwomen's Lounge - December 1965.
    (L-R) Cecile Leblanc (Doke), Betty "Squirt" Dick, Diance Vince (White).
    Courtesy Diane Vince (now White).

  5. Christmas in the Airwomen's Lounge - December 1965.
    Back row (L-R) Yogi Mantyka, Chris Wilkins, Joan Thomas, Joyce Crittendon, Rose Stanford, Marcelle ?, Marion "Mouse" Marchand. Front row (L-R) Cecile Leblanc (Doke), Betty "Squirt" Dick, Shirley Figus (Campbell).
    Courtesy Diane Vince (now White).

  6. Metz Sq'Air Divs square dancing group - October 1965
    Courtesy Bruce Wellman.

  7. Larger image of the Sq'Air Divs - October 1965
    Courtesy Bruce Wellman.

  8. Interior photo of the Chapel - October 1965
    Courtesy Bruce Wellman.

  9. Wayne & Gaye Trimper wedding - July 1965
    Courtesy As Indicated.

  10. Carl & Pat Putinta wedding - July 1965
    Courtesy As Indicated.

  11. Snack Bar (left) with other buildings at 1 Air Div HQ - July 1965.
    Courtesy Al Fleming

  12. Inter-Mess Tournament brochure - 16 May 1965
    Courtesy As Indicated.

  13. Another day at Air Div HQ - May 1965.
    Courtesy Wally DeMeyer.

  14. Canada's new flag in front of the Chateau - 20 February 1965.
    Courtesy Wally DeMeyer.

  15. The last time that the Canadian ensign flew at Metz - 15 February 1965.
    Courtesy Carl Putinta.

  16. Chateau de Mercy with French and Canada's new Maple Leaf flags - 15 February 1965.
    Courtesy Al Fleming

  17. Canada's new flag in position at 1 Air Div HQ for the first time - 15 February 1965.
    Courtesy Al Fleming

  18. Canada's new flag being raised for the first time - 15 February 1965.
    Courtesy Al Fleming

  19. Canada's new Maple Leaf flag being raised for the first time - 15 February 1965
    Courtesy Anonymous.

  20. Canadian Ensign being lowered for the last time - 15 February 1965.
    Courtesy Al Fleming

  21. Ceremonies at the unveiling of Canada's new flag - 15 February 1965.
    Courtesy David Connolly

  22. Chateau de Mercy with French, Canadian Ensign and RCAF Roundel flags - February 1965.
    Courtesy Al Fleming

  23. Access road to 1 Air Division HQ - February 1965.
    Courtesy Al Fleming

  24. Waiters at Bob & Cecile Dokes wedding - 1965.
    (L-R) Mo Douville, Tom Blair, unidentified dependent, Barry Shannon, Keith Anderson, Ernie Earle.
    Courtesy Diane Vince (now White).

  25. Helpers at the wedding - 1965.
    Back row (L-R) Jack Meisner, Diane Vince (White), Flo Caulder (Smith), Tony Power, Rose Stanford, Bob & Cecile Doke, unknown, Gerry "Soupy" Campbell, unknown, unknown, Shirley Figus (Campbell). Front row (L-R) Unidentified civilian dependent bartender, Barry Shannon, unknown, Joan Thomas, Ernie Earle, Flo Brucker, Keith Anderson, Tom Blair, Mo Douville.
    Courtesy Diane Vince (now White).

  26. A larger image of the helpers at the wedding - 1965.
    Back row (L-R) Jack Meisner, Diane Vince (White), Flo Caulder (Smith), Tony Power, Rose Stanford, Bob & Cecile Doke, unknown, Gerry "Soupy" Campbell, unknown, unknown, Shirley Figus (Campbell). Front row (L-R) Unidentified civilian dependent bartender, Barry Shannon, unknown, Joan Thomas, Ernie Earle, Flo Brucker, Keith Anderson, Tom Blair, Mo Douville.
    Courtesy Diane Vince (now White).

  27. (L-R) Jack Meisner and Moe Douville in the Airmen's Mess - 1965.
    Courtesy Diane Vince (now White).

  28. A parade float in front of the Chateau - 1965.
    Courtesy Carl Putinta.

  29. HMCS Integration in front of the Chateau - 1965.
    Courtesy Carl Putinta.

  30. HMCS Integration in front of the Chateau - 1965.
    Courtesy Carl Putinta.

  31. Assorted photos of Metz and the Local Area - 1965.
    Courtesy As Indicated.



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