North Luffenham
439 Squadron Photographs



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  1. 439 Squadron Sabre parked in front of hangars - May 1954.
    Courtesy Paul Martin.

  2. 439 Squadron Sabre parked in front of hangars - May 1954.
    Courtesy Jack Fortin.

  3. 439 Squadron Sabre making a low pass over North Luffenham - May 1954.
    Courtesy Paul Martin.

  4. A photo from the 1 Wing newspaper "The Tailpipe" praising the performance of the 439 Tigers during their home base show for the Chief of the Air Staff - 23 April 1954.
    Courtesy 439 Combat Support Squadron.

  5. Remains of 439 Squadron Sabre 19155 at North Luffenham - 8 April 1954.
    F/O LJ Elphick experienced engine trouble and landed short.
    Courtesy Ren L'Ecuyer.

  6. Remains of 439 Squadron Sabre 19155 at North Luffenham - 8 April 1954.
    F/O LJ Elphick experienced engine trouble and landed short.
    Courtesy Ren L'Ecuyer.

  7. The 441 Squadron Aerobatic Team gave way to the formation of a 1 Wing composite team in May 1954 - April 1954.
    (L-R) F/O Jebb Kerr (slot), F/O Mac Gilles (left wing), S/L Mars Belleau (OC 439 Squadron), F/L Harry Wenz (leader), F/O Laurie Hamilton (right wing).
    Courtesy Laurie Hamilton.

  8. 439 Squadron aerobatic team - April 1954.
    (L-R) F/O Jebb Kerr (slot), F/O Mac Gilles (left wing), S/L Mars Belleau (OC 439 Squadron), F/L Harry Wenz (leader), F/O Laurie Hamilton (right wing).
    Courtesy National Archives of Canada C207918.

  9. 36062 LAC Frank Newberry - March 1954.
    Courtesy Frank Newberry.



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Updated: December 24, 2003