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- Outside 441 Squadon operations at North Luffenham - October 1953.
(L-R) Bob Haverstock, Les Benson, Fern Villeneuve, Steve Atherton, Ian MacDonald, Buzz Neilson, and Dean Kelly at the window.
Courtesy DJ Simmons.
- F/L Dean Kelly while serving with 441 Squadron at North Luffenham - September 1953.
Courtesy EB Hale.
- Dean Kelly hangs in alongside an RAF Dakota for some picture taking - August 1953.
Of course, the slats are automatically hanging, though Kelly, unlike his wingman, isn't bothering with speed breaks.
Courtesy Dean Kelly.
- A magnificent shot of the 441 team passing through the vertical of a loop - August 1953.
On leader Villeneuve's left wing is F/O Bob Haverstock, on his right is F/O Norm Ronaasen and in the box is F/O Jean Gaudry.The chase T-33 was flown by former team member Ralph Annis, later selected to join Villeneuve on the RCAF Golden Hawks.
Courtesy Ralph Annis.
- Massive Sabre formation with one flight each from 441, 439 and 410 Squadrons over the English countryside - July 1953.
Courtesy Al Seitz.
- LAC Nick Blais in front of the 441 Squadron crest - June 1953.
Courtesy Nick Blais.
- RCAF 1 Wing North Luffenham received a visit by HRH The Duke of Edinburugh - 21 May 1953.
Escorted by G/C Ed Hale and W/C Doug Lindsay, Prince Philip is about to be introduced to F/O Gar Brine, leader of the 441 Squadron aerobatic team.
Courtesy 441 Tac (F) Squadron.
- HRH Duke of Edinburugh meets F/O Ralph Annis during a Royal Visit to North Luffenham - 21 May 1953.
Courtesy DND Photo.
- A four plane section flying in formation - April 1953.
Courtesy Jack Fortin.
- Splattered helmet after a low level mid-air bird strike - March 1953.
Courtesy Ralph Annis.
- Shattered canopy after a low level mid-air bird strike - March 1953.
Courtesy Ralph Annis.
- F/O Knox-Leet's prang by night at North Luffenham - 21 February 1953.
Having landed short, and taken out a fence, he appears to have made it to the button. But poor 19122 had had the biscuit.
Courtesy Bill Bain.
- The original members of the 441 (F) Squadron Aerobatic Team - January 1953.
(L-R) F/O Jean Gaudry (slot), F/O Ralph Annis (left wing), F/O Fern Villeneuve (right wing) and F/O Gar Brine (leader).
Courtesy RCAF Photo.
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