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- Memories of the Original Trailer Park - 1953.
Courtesy Bob Cooper.
- Memories of the Original Trailer Park - 1953.
Courtesy Grant Armstrong.
- Christmas party in the Trailer Site. Back row (L-R) Eileen Cooper, Grant and Freda Skene, Sandi Skinner, Bob Cooper, Pat Cameron. Front row center Gene Skinner - December 1953.
Courtesy Bob Cooper.
- Our son Philip guards our luggage as we wait for the bus which will start our return trip to Canada - 12 October 1953.
Courtesy Grant Armstrong.
- The trailer park as it looked just before we left for Canada - 11 October 1953.
Courtesy Grant Armstrong.
- The new trailer park area - 11 October 1953.
The caravans have been moved from the buttons to the new trailer park. Note the electrical poles.
Courtesy Grant Armstrong.
- The Nadeau's wagon was broguht from Canada. Pierre is last and Jean-Guy is in front of him. This photo was taken on what was to be the first permanent mobile home park by the water tower - September 1953.
Courtesy Jacques Nadeau.
- Fire fighters at work - August 1953.
Courtesy Leslie Raymond Taylor (deceased).
- The water tower and radio equipment in what would become the station trailer park - 8 July 1953.
Courtesy National Archives of Canada.
- A group photo of the gang of kids who played together - 8 July 1953.
This photo was taken in front of our caravan. Standing (L-R) - Drew, Philip, Carolyn. Sitting (L-R) - Kenny McRae, Clovis Buick, John Brain.
Courtesy Grant Armstrong.
- Our son Philip with young Robbie Stacey - 4 July 1953.
Courtesy Grant Armstrong.
- The first batch of mobile homes set up in the 421 Squadron dispersal area. Note the playground in the lower right - July 1953.
Courtesy National Archives of Canada.
- Our first mobile home was located at the 421 Squadron dispersal area. The tricycle was brought to France from Canada - July 1953.
Courtesy Jacques Nadeau.
- Jacqueline and Pierre with one of the Squadron mascots. Note the large crate which was used for furniture and sheds etc - July 1953.
Courtesy Jacques Nadeau.
- Jean-Guy, Jacqueline and Jacques Nadeau by their trailer. Notice the home made veranda and ramp - July 1953.
Courtesy Jacques Nadeau.
- This motor bike belonged to one of our neighbours - July 1953.
Courtesy Jacques Nadeau.
- Jacqueline and a number of children in the trailer park - July 1953.
Courtesy Jacques Nadeau.
- The Nadeau family at home in their trailer. All of the initial mobile homes were imported from England and rented to RCAF families - July 1953.
Courtesy Jacques Nadeau.
- Our son Philip, in front oif our Morris convertible, showing his new "brush cut" - 21 June 1953.
Courtesy Grant Armstrong.
- Grant Armstrong reading the comics to the local kids - 21 May 1953.
Courtesy Grant Armstrong.
- Grant Armstrong reading the comics to his son Philip - 21 May 1953.
Other kids have gathered for the reading.Drew, Carolyn, Brock, Philip. Chris, Johnny.
Courtesy Grant Armstrong.
- A group photo in front of our caravan - 10 May 1953.
(L-R) Brock Whtye and his mother Ann. Drew, Philip, Grant and his wife.
Courtesy Grant Armstrong.
- Brock Whyte decides it is time to get a haircut - 9 May 1953.
Courtesy Grant Armstrong.
- These caravans were located on 421 Squadron buttons - May 1953.
Courtesy Bob Morgan.
- The Whytes and our family in the car heading for Metz - 11 April 1953.
Courtesy Grant Armstrong.
- This trailer was leased by F/L Lloyd Skaalen - April 1953.
Temporary Married Quarters were located in the 421 Squadron dispersal area pending the completion of a proper trailer park on the station.
Courtesy Lloyd Skaalen.
- Panoramic view as seen from the top of the water tower just before it was declared "out of bounds" - April 1953.
Initial postings were "unaccompanied", however several personnel paid to transport their families to 2 Wing. Local accommodation was limited and PMQs in St. Avold were not available until 1955. As a result - "caravans" (trailers) were purchased from an English company and moved onto the 421 Squadron dispersal buttons. Note the many unpacked crates and supplies stored on one of the buttons and several trailers on the other buttons.
Courtesy Roy Gummeson.
- Our son Philip in front of our caravan - 20 February 1953.
Courtesy Grant Armstrong.
- Caravans were initially located on the buttons - 20 February 1953.
Our caravan is at the far right. The Whytes were our immediate neighbours.
Courtesy Grant Armstrong.
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