P19

PPCLI airborne units photo collection. – 1943-1995. – Ca. 350 photographs.

This collection consists of photographs of 1 Canadian Parachute Battalion, Canadian Special Air Service, Mobile Striking Force, Defence of Canada Force, 2 Commando of the Canadian Airborne Regiment and other PPCLI airborne involvement.

Includes group portraits, and photos of unidentified individuals.

Reproduction or publication of the images requires permission of Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Regimental Museum and Archives.

Portraits of identified individual members of PPCLI are located in collection P400.

Additions to the collection are expected.

Members of the Canadian Special Air Service (1 PPCLI) jumping near Rivers, Manitoba, 1948 (P19(29)-1)

Box 1:

P19(1)-1 The SkyHawks Parachute Team flag. – [ca. 1970s].

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P19(2)-1 Airborne recruits being inspected by Brig. R.A. “Alex” MacFarlane, District Officer commanding MD 10, and LGen. Kenneth Stuart, Chief of the General Staff, Camp Shilo, MB / Canadian Army Photo. – 1943 Sep. 13. – [92.05.1.12].

P19(3)-1 LGen. Kenneth Stuart, Chief of the General Staff, talking with Lt. Al Liddiard, who explains the deployment of a reserve parachute’s suspension lines, S-14 Canadian Parachute Training School, Camp Shilo, MB / Canadian Army Photo. – 1943 Sep. 13. – Library and Archives Canada MIKAN 3591141. –[92.05.1.7].

P19(4)-1 LGen. Kenneth Stuart, Chief of the General Staff (left), Brig. R.A. “Alex” MacFarlane, District Officer commanding MD 10, and other senior officers inspecting airborne recruits, Camp Shilo, MB / Canadian Army Photo. – 1943 Sep. 13. – Lt.-Cdr. R.F. Routh, CO of S-14 Canadian Parachute Training School is the officer wearing a beret. – [92.05.1.11].

P19(5)-1 Marchpast of the first class of parachute candidates to graduate from the S-14 Canadian Parachute Training Centre, Camp Shilo, MB / Canadian Army Photo. – 1943 Sep. 13. – Library and Archives Canada MIKAN 3591145. – [92.05.1.3].

P19(6)-1 A 15-man stick of paratroopers jump from a Douglas CC-129 Dakota, Camp Shilo, MB / Canadian Army Photo. – 1943 Sep. 13. – [92.05.1.21].

P19(7)-1 LGen. Kenneth Stuart, Chief of the General Staff, addresses a group of recent graduates of the Jump School, Camp Shilo, MB / Canadian Army Photo. – 1943 Sep. 13. – Similar to P19(17)-1. – Includes a photonegative. – [92.05.1.9].

P19(8)-1 An airborne recruit (possibly Lt. George Meen) receives his jump wings at a Wings Parade from LGen. Kenneth Stuart, Chief of the General Staff, Camp Shilo, MB / Canadian Army Photo. – 1943 Sep. 13. – The man in the civilian suit is George Currie, Deputy Minister (Army) of National Defence and on the far left is Lt.-Cdr. R.F. Routh, CO of S-14 Canadian Parachute Training School. – [92.05.01.19].

P19(9)-1 LGen. Kenneth Stuart, Chief of the General Staff, and Brig. R.A. “Alex” MacFarlane, District Officer commanding MD 10, take a ride from the jump tower, Camp Shilo, MB / Canadian Army Photo. – 1943 Sep. 13. – Similar to P19(18)-1 and P19(21)-1. – [92.05.1.6].

P19(10)-1 Lt. Al Liddiard explains the process of packing a parachute in the packing hanger to LGen. Kenneth Stuart, Chief of the General Staff, and other senior officers and George Currie, Deputy Minister (Army) of Defence, Camp Shilo, MB / Canadian Army Photo. – 1943 Sep. 13. – On the far left is Lt.-Cdr. R.F. Routh, CO of S-14 Canadian Parachute Training School, and next to George Currie is Brig. R.A. “Alex” MacFarlane, District Officer commanding MD 10. – [92.05.1.18].

P19(11)-1 LGen. Kenneth Stuart, Chief of the General Staff, talking with Lt. Al Liddiard while inspecting the new style of parachute, Camp Shilo, MB / Canadian Army Photo. – 1943 Sep. 13. – Man standing top-left has “S/Sgt. Chapman” stenciled on his t-shirt. – [92.05.1.8].

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P19(12)-1 LGen. Kenneth Stuart, Chief of the General Staff, talking with Lt. Al Liddiard in the parachute packing hanger, showing the T5 Parachute (Reserve) deployment, Camp Shilo, MB / Canadian Army Photo. – 1943 Sep. 13. – One man has “S/Sgt. Chapman” stenciled on his t-shirt and the man in the civilian suit is George Currie, Deputy Minister (Army) of Defence. – [92.05.1.13].

P19(13)-1 Lt.-Cdr. R.F. Routh, CO of S-14 Canadian Parachute Training School, LGen. Kenneth Stuart, Chief of the General Staff, and Brig. R.A. “Alex” MacFarlane, District Officer commanding MD 10, observing a jump demonstration, Camp Shilo, MB / Canadian Army Photo. – 1943 Sep. 13. – [92.05.1.14].

P19(14)-1 LGen. Kenneth Stuart, Chief of the General Staff (holding stick), Brig. R.A. “Alex” MacFarlane, District Officer commanding MD 10, George Currie, Deputy Minister (Army) of Defence, Lt.-Cdr. R.F. Routh, CO of S-14 Canadian Parachute Training School and other senior officers Inspecting jump recruits, Camp Shilo, MB / Canadian Army Photo. – 1943 Sep. 13. – [92.05.1.16].

P19(15)-1 Brig. R.A. “Alex” MacFarlane, District Officer commanding MD 10, LGen. Kenneth Stuart, Chief of the General Staff, and Lt.-Cdr. R.F. Routh, CO of S-14 Canadian Parachute Training School, watch a jump demonstration, Camp Shilo, MB / Canadian Army Photo. – 1943 Sep. 13. – Similar to P19(20)-1. – [92.05.1.20].

P19(16)-1 From left to right: 2 unidentified senior officers, George Currie, Deputy Minister (Army) of Defence, Lt.-Cdr. R.F. Routh, CO of S-14 Canadian Parachute Training School, LGen. Kenneth Stuart, Chief of the General Staff, and Brig. R.A. “Alex” MacFarlane, District Officer commanding MD 10, observe airborne recruits practicing their landings from the jump tower, Camp Shilo, MB / Canadian Army Photo. – 1943 Sep. 18. – [92.05.1.22].

P19(17)-1 LGen. Kenneth Stuart, Chief of the General Staff, addresses a group of recent graduates of the Jump School, Camp Shilo, MB / Canadian Army Photo. – 1943 Sep. 13. – Similar to P19(7)-1. – Note the high-tower in the background: 256’ high with 1 controlled arm and 3 free arms for dropping students on a special parachute. – [92.05.1.10].

P19(18)-1 LGen. Kenneth Stuart, Chief of the General Staff (left), and Brig. R.A. “Alex” MacFarlane, District Officer commanding MD 10, are prepared for a demonstration ride from the jump tower by an airborne instructor, Camp Shilo, MB / Canadian Army Photo. – 1943 Sep. 13. – Similar to P19(9)-1 and P19(21)-1. – [92.05.1.2].

P19(19)-1 George Currie, Deputy Minister (Army) of Defence, Brig. R.A. “Alex” MacFarlane, District Officer commanding MD 10, Lt.-Cdr. R.F. Routh, CO of S-14 Canadian Parachute Training School, and LGen. Kenneth Stuart, Chief of the General Staff, observe a jump school demonstration, Camp Shilo, MB / Canadian Army Photo. – 1943 Sep. 13. – The man in the white t-shirt may be an American instructor. – [92.05.01.5].

P19(20)-1 Brig. R.A. “Alex” MacFarlane, District Officer commanding MD 10, LGen. Kenneth Stuart, Chief of the General Staff, and Lt.-Cdr. R.F. Routh, CO of S-14 Canadian Parachute Training School watch a jump demonstration, Camp Shilo, MB / Canadian Army Photo. – 1943 Sep. 18. – Similar to P19(15)-1. – [92.05.1.17].

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P19(21)-1 LGen. Kenneth Stuart, Chief of the General Staff (left), and Brig. R.A. “Alex” MacFarlane, District Officer commanding MD 10, complete a demonstration ride from the jump tower, Camp Shilo, MB / Canadian Army Photo. – 1943 Sep. 13. – Similar to P19(9)-1 and P19(18)-1. – [92.05.01.4].

P19(22)-1 A captain of the 1 Canadian Parachute Battalion sits at a desk doing paperwork with an operations board behind him. – 1944.

P19(23)-1 LGen. Kenneth Stuart, Chief of the General Staff (right), and another senior officer standing behind a jeep observing something in the distance. – [ca. 1945].

P19(24)-1 A soldier wearing dark coveralls is looking at some component on what appears to be a turret of a tank / Canadian Army Photo. – [ca. 1945].

P19(25)-1 3 senior officers staring at the sky. – [ca. 1945]. – The officer in the middle is LGen. Kenneth Stuart, Chief of the General Staff.

P19(26)-1 5 senior officers and a civilian watch an airborne demonstration, Camp Shilo, MB. – [ca. 1945]. – The officer third from the left is LGen. Kenneth Stuart, Chief of the General Staff, and the civilian is George Currie, Deputy Minister (Army) of National Defence.

P19(27)-1 3 senior officers chat while leaning on a wooden structure in a field, Camp Shilo, MB. – [ca. 1945]. – The officer on the right is LGen. Kenneth Stuart, Chief of the General Staff.

P19(28)-1 3 senior officers and 2 civilians stand in front of a barracks at Camp Shilo, MB. – 1943. – The man on the left is George Currie, Deputy Minister (Army) of National Defence. – [92.05.1.15].

P19(29)-1 Canadian Special Air Service (1 PPCLI) paratroopers jump from a Douglas CC-129 Dakota, CFB Rivers, MB. – 1948. – The aircraft pictured, CA-D, ran out of fuel and forced landed on an ice flow east of Churchill, Manitoba in Hudson Bay on January 21, 1949. The crew were carrying out a search and rescue mission. The aircraft was not recovered and subsequently sank. – Information from Harold “Hal” Skaarup, (silverhawkauthor.com).

P19(30)-1 A paratrooper prepares to jump from an aircraft with an instructor watching, CFB Rivers, MB. – [ca. 1950s]. – Mobile Striking Force (PPCLI).

P19(31)-1 The Mock Tower at CFB Rivers, MB. – [ca. 1950s]. – Includes a photonegative.

P19(32)-1 A stick of paratroopers sitting in an aircraft before a jump, CFB Rivers, MB. – [ca. 1950s]. – Includes a photonegative.

P19(33)-1 Graduating class from the Airportability Course Advanced No. 10, Canadian Joint Air Training Centre, Rivers, MB / R.J. McMurado. – 1949 Mar. 08.

P19(34)-1 A parachute descends to the ground near Northway, Alaska during Exercise Sweetbriar. – 1950 Feb. – A map of the exercise is attached to the back of the photograph.

P19(35)-1 2 photos of paratroop training, Rivers, MB. – [ca. 1948].

P19(35.1)-1 A group of trainees out for a run along a dirt road, Rivers, MB. – [ca. 1948]. – [A89.127.B17].

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P19(35.2)-1 An unidentified group of trainees, possibly a graduating class, Rivers, MB. – [ca. 1948]. – [A89.127.B18].

P19(36)-1 Group photo of members of the Mobile Striking Force. – 1950. – Identified on back of the photo from ‘A’ Company, 1 PPCLI: C.D. (Dave) Stewart, Paul Greenwood, (Bill?) Donovan, Les Horton, Bob Carrick, and I.J. (Ian) Hunter. – [20.15.71].

P19(37)-1 Supplies are dropped by parachute to 2 PPCLI forward troops, Korea / LCol. E.K. Fitzgerald. – 1951.

P19(38)-1 Unidentified group of paratroopers posing in front of an RCAF transport aircraft before a jump / National Defence Photo. – [ca. 1950].

P19(39)-1 3 aerial photos taken east of Calgary looking west towards the mountains. – [ca. 1950s].

P19(40)-1 2 air-to-air photos of an RCAF transport aircraft. – [ca. 1950s].

P19(41)-1 Sgt. L.A. White dispatching jumpers near Vernon, BC. – 1951 Mar. – Standing in the doorway ready to jump is Sgt. Dorsey with Pte. Trupanny (?) just visible outside the airplane.

P19(42)-1 Group photo of graduates of a parachute course (Serial 93), probably at Rivers, MB. – [ca. 1957].

P19(43)-1 Graduation class of Unit Embarkation Officer Course 9105. – 1991 Dec. – Identified in photo, seated (L-R): Miles, Sgt. McKinnon, Lacharite, Sgt. Bordeleau, M/Cpl. Diaz, and M/Cpl. Baker (all are possibly instructors). Standing (L-R): ?, Williams (?), Dunn, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Gifford, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?.

P19(44)-1 2 PPCLI RSM R.H Appleton, 1 PPCLI RSM J.G. Austin, and Regimental Depot RSM H. Haas / National Defence Photograph. – 1961 Sep. – Mobile Striking Force.

P19(45)-1 Manikin dressed in a full jump suit. – 1970 Aug. – From the Canadian Airborne Regiment’s old museum.

P19(46)-1 Members of the Canadian Airborne Regiment deploy onto the streets of Montreal during the FLQ crisis. – 1970 Oct.

P19(47)-1 A pair of baby flintlock dueling pocket pistols. – 1970 Aug. – From the Canadian Airborne Regiment’s old museum. – The pistols are approximately 3.8cm (1.5”) long.

P19(48)-1 2 photos of 2 Commando on exercise Nimrod Caper IV, Jamaica. – 1972 Spring.

P19(48.1)-1 2 Commando crossing the Rio Grande river using inflatable boats, Jamaica. – 1972 Spring.

P19(48.2)-1 2 Commando rafting the Rio Grande on exercise Nimrod Caper IV, Jamaica. – 1972 Spring. – The rafts were required to float the guns of the 1 Airborne Battery from near Port Antonio to the river’s mouth.

P19(49)-1 Section orders during the 2 Commando section test exercise competing for the Witt Trophy. – [ca. 1970].

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P19(50)-1 Sgt. Ed McLean in free fall. – [ca. 1975]. – Canadian Airborne Regiment.

P19(51)-1 A member of the Canadian Airborne Centre jumps into the PPCLI Officers’ Mess during the Regimental BBQ / Sgt. M.A.H. Denis. – [ca. 1982]. – The jump was led by LCol. W.J.G. Bewick from a Chinook helicopter and tested the latest free-fall parachute design.

P19(52)-1 Sgt. Simon Wykeham-Martin surrounded by medals, trophies, and awards he has won in various parachuting championships / Canadian Forces Photograph. – 1976. – Sgt. Wykeham-Martin has been inducted into the Canadian Forces Sports Hall of Fame. – See 1975-76 Patrician (p. 53).

P19(53)-1 3 photos of Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando at CFB Petawawa. – 1980.

P19(53.1)-1 BGen. D.E. Holmes (Colonel of the Regiment) and Major J.S.H. “Jim” Kempling (exCO 2 CDO) watch the new CO, Major Ed Peterson, receives the 2 CDO Colours from Colonel K.R. Foster. – 1980 Jul. – See 1980 Patrician (p. 48).

P19(53.2)-1 Some Patricias getting together for a drop. – 1980. – Front row (L-R): Capt. R. Romses, MWO Simpson, Capt. J. Power, Capt. R. Schutte, and Capt. D.J. Danylenko. Second row (L-R): Maj. R.R. Crabbe, Capt. R. Sussey, MWO Murphy, and Capt. R. Blekaitis. – See 1980 Patrician (p. 51). – [PA-80-858].

P19(53.3)-1 Soldiers training for parachute jumps. – 1980. – See 1980 Patrician (p. 51). – [PA-79- 1086].

P19(54)-1 Patricias assigned to the Canadian Airborne Centre, Edmonton, AB. – 1976. – Seated (L- R): WO Ron Peskett, Sgt. Jerry Franc, RSM CWO Bert Rajotte, Sgt. Rick Hardy, and Sgt. Pete Vallee. Standing (L-R): Sgt. Terry Smith, M/Cpl. Bruce Topham, Sgt. Tom Holland, M/Cpl. Roger Scully, and Sgt. Bill Bolen. – See 1975-76 Patrician (p. 53).

P19(55)-1 M/Cpl. Hazel boarding the aircraft with all his belongings for Exercise Optic Nerve, Trenton, ON. – 1979 Feb. – See 1979 Patrician (p. 64).

P19(56)-1 M/Cpl. Burrage, 2 Commando Armoured Defence Platoon, uses his expertise to check the terrain, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. – 1979. – See 1979 Patrician (p. 63).

P19(57)-1 River crossing during a 2 Commando patrol. – 1980. – Exercise Panther Leap. – See 1980 Patrician (p. 50).

P19(58)-1 3 photos from Exercise Southern Voyageur II, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. – 1980 Feb./Mar.

P19(58.1)-1 6 men (shirtless) in the snow holding a sign that reads: Sunny North Carolina USA. – 1980 Feb./Mar. – Standing (L-R): Geof Crossman and John Carmody. – See 1980 Patrician (p. 49).

P19(58.2)-1 Special operations training: 2 men repel down the side of a building. – 1980 Feb./Mar. – See 1980 Patrician (p. 50).

P19(58.3)-1 Special operations training: a soldier aims his pistol during an urban warfare exercise. – 1980 Feb./Mar. – See 1980 Patrician (p. 50).

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P19(59)-1 Patricias serving at the Canadian Airborne Centre (CABC). – 1980 Sep. – Front Row (L-R): Capt. Callee, Capt. Boll, LCol. Manuel, Capt. Wilkinson, MWO Collier, and Capt. Smith. Middle Row (L-R): Sgt. N. Harb, Sgt. Scully, Sgt. Stipchick, M/Cpl. Ogden, WO Jacquard, Sgt. Cormier, and Sgt. Chambers. Back Row (L-R): Sgt. Hayden, WO Dickson, Sgt. Jardine, WO Schuler (Chief Clerk), and Sgt. C. Harb. – See 1980 Patrician (p. 53).

P19(60)-1 2 Commando practicing “skijoring” in the Arctic during Exercise Sceptre North. – 1980. – See 1980 Patrician (p. 50).

P19(61)-1 3 photos of the change of command of the Canadian Airborne Regiment. – 1980 Aug.

P19(61.1)-1 BGen. Holmes and BGen. Christie witness the signing of certificates at the Regimental Change of Command between Col. K.R. Foster and Col. R.L. Cowling. – 1980 Aug. – See 1980 Patrician (p. 48).

P19(61.2)-1 Col. Foster conducts the changeover between RSM Witt and RSM Bisson. – 1980 Aug. – See 1980 Patrician (p. 49).

P19(61.3)-1 2 Commando with their Colours, formed up under Maj. Kempling for the Change of Command parade, DZ Normandy. – 1980 Jul. – See 1980 Patrician (p. 48).

P19(62)-1 Airborne troops receiving survival training, including how to skin a rabbit. – 1980. – See 1980 Patrician (p. 50).

P19(63)-1 The men of 2 Commando jumping out of a CC-130 Hercules during the Patricia Birthday Jump. – 1980 Mar. 17. – See 1980 Patrician (p. 51).

P19(64)-1 Capt. B.E. Lewis and WO Ellis with 2 Commando troops in Norway / M/Cpl. Wiseman. – 1980 Sep. – See 1980 Patrician (p. 50).

P19(65)-1 WO Frank Brignell (centre) receives his Regimental Retirement Scroll from LCol. G.M. Reay, CO 1 PPCLI (right), as RSM Bill Colbourne (left) offers his appreciation. – 1980. – WO Brignell’s retirement concludes 30 years of military service, including service in Korea, where as a member of 2 PPCLI, he participated in the Battle of Kapyong. Recently, WO Brignell became a Member of the Order of Military Merit. – See 1980 Patrician (p. 20).

P19(66)-1 Airborne Indoctrination Course 8202. – 1982. – Instructional Staff (Wearing Smocks): Standing (L-R): Cpl. Sacco, M/Cpl. Cotnam, Cpl. Clark, M/Cpl. Haines, and M/Cpl. McLean. Seated (L-R): M/Cpl. Miles, M/Cpl. Chase, Sgt. McLean, Capt. Barry, CSM Franc, WO Leblond, Sgt. Skowronski, and Sgt. Burke. Standing (L-R): Tpr. Kisslinger, Cpl. Bidwell, Cpl. Knowles, Tpr. Panacui, Cpl. MacGillivary, and Tpr. Dudley.– See 1982 Patrician (p.49).

P19(67)-1 A paratrooper exits a CC-130 Hercules at the Commando Battle School. – 1982 Apr. – See 1982 Patrician (p.49).

P19(68)-1 Cpl. Knowles, Cpl. Ward, and Sgt. Riddle hook up in preparation for a covert para insertion at the Commando Battle School. – 1982 Apr. – See 1982 Patrician (p.49).

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P19(69)-1 Commando Battle School: a patrol jumping on their objective. – 1982 Mar./Apr. – Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando. – See 1982 Patrician (p. 49).

P19(70)-1 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: Capt. Jensen (RIO) and Cpl. Ransome with a 60mm mortar. – 1982 Apr. 12-28. – See 1982 Patrician (p. 50).

P19(71)-1 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: Capt. Barry (R Brit O) answering WO Schaffel’s question about haircuts. – 1982 Apr. 12-28. – See 1982 Patrician (p. 50).

P19(72)-1 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: machine gun (MG) and medium anti- armour weapon (MAW) teams contemplate the chances of making it through the day during live fire attacks. – 1982 Apr. 12-28. – See 1982 Patrician (p. 50).

P19(73)-1 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: CSM Fisher (right) instructing Tpr. Maxwell (left) and M/Cpl. Maclean (centre) to bury their faces during commando attack. – 1982 Apr. 12-28. – See 1982 Patrician (p. 50).

P19(74)-1 RSM’s Change of Command: Maj. Dillon, the new CO, says goodbye to MWO Fisher, while MWO Franc awaits the presentation of the Commando Sgt. Major’s pace stick. – 1982 Jun. 11. – See 1982 Patrician (p. 51).

P19(75)-1 2 photos (taped together) of the Trooping of the Colour (Canadian Airborne Regiment). – 1982 Jun. 5. – See 1982 Patrician (p. 51).

P19(76)-1 RSM’s Change of Command: No. 3 Guard marches past led by Maj. W.J.G. Bewick. – 1982 Jun. 11. – See 1982 Patrician (p. 51).

P19(77)-1 RSM’s Change of Command: Colonel of the Regiment, MGen. H.C. Pitts, about to present the RSM’s sword to CWO Bakker. – 1982 Jun. 11. – See 1982 Patrician (p. 51).

Box 2:

P19(1)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment: Rifle team in action. – 1982. – See 1982 Patrician (p. 52).

P19(2)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment: Rifle team member Cpl. Whaley shooting. – 1982. – See 1982 Patrician (p. 52).

P19(3)-2 2 Commando, Change of Command: Trooper Panacui ready to jump. – 1982 Jul. 17. – See 1982 Patrician (p.52).

P19(4)-2 2 Commando, Change of Command: Colonel of the Regiment, MGen. H.C. Pitts (centre) witnessing the Change of Command from LCol. Bewick (right) to Maj. Dillon (left). – 1982 Jul. 17. – Looking on from behind are BGen. Stewart (left) and Col. Cowling (right). – See 1982 Patrician (p.52). – [PA82-1323].

P19(5)-2 2 Commando, Change of Command: paratroopers jump from their aircraft as part of the parade ceremonies. – 1982 Jul. 17. – See 1982 Patrician (p.52).

P19(6)-2 2 Commando, Change of Command: Lt. Metaxas with 2 Commando Colours. – 1982 Jul. 15. – See 1982 Patrician (p.52). – [PA82-1324].

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P19(7)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: Paratroopers jumping from the side door of a CC-130 Hercules onto drop zone Anzio. – 1982. – See 1982 Patrician (p. 53).

P19(8)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: A paratrooper descends by parachute. – 1982. – See 1982 Patrician (p. 53).

P19(9)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: Continuation Para DZ Anzio, paratroopers land on a snow-covered field. – 1982. – See 1982 Patrician (p. 53).

P19(10)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: A pair of paratroopers get tangled up while landing on a snow-covered field. – 1982. – See 1982 Patrician (p. 53).

P19(11)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: WO Smith and 2 CDO’s forward observation officer (FOO), Capt. Boyd (Royal Canadian Artillery), sitting in a dugout during Exercise Prairie Feud. – 1982 Jun. – See 1982 Patrician (p. 54).

P19(12)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: M/Cpl. Marshall, Tpr. Panacui, and Cpl. Bidwell during Exercise Prairie Feud. – 1982 Jun. – See 1982 Patrician (p. 54).

P19(13)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: WO Gill making notes in a dugout during Exercise Prairie Feud. – 1982 Jun. – See 1982 Patrician (p. 54).

P19(14)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: CSM Fisher enjoying a cigarette at the entrance to a dugout during Exercise Prairie Feud. – 1982 Jun. – See 1982 Patrician (p. 54).

P19(15)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: Tpr. Kisslinger stands guard during Exercise Prairie Feud. – 1982 Jun. – See 1982 Patrician (p. 54).

P19(16)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: Troops board a CH-118 Iroquois helicopter during Exercise Rampant Rotor. – 1982 Sep. – See 1982 Patrician (p. 55). – [PA82-1872].

P19(17)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: Tpr. English (right) with Maj. Dillon (left) and his radio operator during Exercise Rampant Rotor. – 1982 Sep. – See 1982 Patrician (p. 55). – [PA82-1867], [PA82-1873].

P19(18)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: MWO Franc (?) and Maj. Dillon standing amongst some trees during Exercise Rampant Rotor. – 1982 Sep. – See 1982 Patrician (p. 55). – [PA82-1876].

P19(19)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: Cpl. Kelly (left) and Capt. O’Sullivan running through rough terrain during Exercise Rampant Rotor. – 1982 Sep. – See 1982 Patrician (p. 55). – [PA82-1871].

P19(20)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: Tpr. Gelson drawing a bead on an unsuspecting enemy patrol during Exercise Prairie Feud. – 1982 Jun. – See 1982 Patrician (p. 54).

P19(21)-2 4 photos from the Canadian Airborne Centre (CABC) glued to cardboard backing with descriptions, making up the complete layout of page 59 of the 1982 Patrician. – 1982.

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P19(21.1)-2 LCol. D.D. Dalziel, CO CABC presenting Mr. Nick Lees his para wings and Airborne t-shirt after successfully completing the Geritol jump course. – 1982. – Mr. Lees (aka Major Danger) is a columnist for the Edmonton Journal. – See 1982 Patrician (p. 59).

P19(21.2)-2 Captain Gerry Vida, Officer in Charge of the Sky Hawks parachute team showing off his stuff. – 1982. – See 1982 Patrician (p. 59).

P19(21.3)-2 Cartoon caricature of parachute instructors MWO Collier and MWO Clavette from their adventure to Egypt. – 1982 May. – See 1982 Patrician (p. 59).

P19(21.4)-2 Chief Clerk, WO Northwood, “resting” at the finish line of Pegasus Day 1. – 1982. – See 1982 Patrician (p. 59).

P19(22)-2 General Lake (Royal Canadian Dragoons) presents the Jumper Trophy to an unidentified PPCLI lieutenant / Sgt. D.J. Mah, Canadian Forces Base Edmonton Photograph. – 1983. – [IE 83-436].

P19(23)-2 General Lake (Royal Canadian Dragoons) presents the Certificate of Military Achievement to Sgt. Ken Soucie / Sgt. D.J. Mah, Canadian Forces Base Edmonton Photograph. – 1983. – [IE 83-433].

P19(24)-2 Original sketch of a 2 Airborne Commando paratrooper touching down / LCol. W.J.G. Bewick. – 1983. – See 1983 Patrician (p. 56).

P19(25)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: Preparing a 60mm mortar during Battleschool. – 1982/1983. – See 1983 Patrician (p. 57).

P19(26)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: 7 soldiers threatening to beat a fish with a stick. – 1983. – See 1983 Patrician (p. 57).

P19(27)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: Preparing a supply container for a drop. – 1983. – See 1983 Patrician (p. 57).

P19(28)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: Loading ammunition belts. – 1983. – See 1983 Patrician (p. 57).

P19(29)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: An unidentified soldier lying on the ground with his rifle at the ready. – 1983. – See 1983 Patrician (p. 58).

P19(30)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: A group of soldiers waiting for orders, one only wearing a headband. – 1983. – See 1983 Patrician (p. 58).

P19(31)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: A FNC-2 gunner, wearing a vest with multiple 7.62mm magazines, and friends pose for the camera. – 1983. – See 1983 Patrician (p. 58).

P19(32)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: A section of soldiers pose in front of a CH- 118 Iroquois helicopter. – 1983. – See 1983 Patrician (p. 58).

P19(33)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: An unidentified 2 CDO captain standing beside a British airborne major. – 1983. – See 1983 Patrician (p. 58).

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P19(34)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: A section of soldiers on exercise in the woods and tall grass. – 1983. – See 1983 Patrician (p. 58).

P19(35)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: A member of 2 CDO relaxing in his Iltis jeep. – 1983. – See 1983 Patrician (p. 59).

P19(36)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: Members of 2 CDO on the ranges with the Belgium-manufactured C6 GPMG. – 1983. – See 1983 Patrician (p. 59).

P19(37)-2 Canadian Airborne Centre (CABC): MGen. H.C. Pitts, Colonel of the Regiment, Canadian Airborne Regiment, presents Col. P.R. Detracy, Base Commander CFB Edmonton, with his wings on completion of the Gertol Course. – 1983. – See 1983 Patrician (p. 62).

P19(38)-2 Canadian Airborne Centre (CABC): Capt. Jack Mortlock and Cpl. Plamondon receive their trophies for Low Gross score from the CO, LCol. D.D. Dalziel, during CABC’s annual golf tournament. – 1983. – See 1983 Patrician (p. 62).

P19(39)-2 Canadian Airborne Centre (CABC): MGen. Howard (Ret’d) receives the Skyhawk baton during the Army Cadet graduation ceremonies as Capt. Mike Austdal looks on. – 1983. – See 1983 Patrician (p. 62).

P19(40)-2 Canadian Airborne Centre (CABC): Capt. Gerry Vida (left) receives the Unit Small Bore Competition Trophy from RSM Witt (right) on behalf of the winning Skyhawk team. – 1983. – See 1983 Patrician (p. 63).

P19(41)-2 Canadian Airborne Centre (CABC): Capt. Gerry Vida “walks the plank” during Pegasus Day. – 1983. – See 1983 Patrician (p. 63).

P19(42)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment: MGen. H.C. Pitts, Colonel of the Regiment, and Maj. Don Ethell (1 PPCLI) / Canadian Forces Base Edmonton Photograph. – 1984. – [IE 84-52].

P19(43)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment: Members of the Regiment repel from a pair of CH-118 Iroquois helicopters as part of an exhibition in Edmonton / Sgt. D.J. Mah, Canadian Forces Base Edmonton Photograph. – 1984. – [IE 84-159].

P19(44)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: CO 2 CDO Maj. R.P. Bragdon exits a CC-130 Hercules. – 1984. – See 1984 Patrician (p. 56).

P19(45)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment: MGen. H.C. Pitts, Colonel of the Regiment, chats with Cpl. Quirling (left) as Sgt. Frank Bishop (right) looks on. – 1985. – [CL85-1749].

P19(46)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: A section in action during the 2 CDO Section Test Exercise. – [ca. 1985].

P19(47)-2 2 photos of the Mock Tower in Edmonton. – 1987. – [ABB87-121-1], [ABB87-121-2].

P19(48)-2 LCol. H.F. Elliott, CO 3 PPCLI, wearing a UN beret. – 1988. – [ETC88-500].

P19(49)-2 3 photos from the Canadian Airborne Centre (CABC). – 1988.

P19(49.1)-2 Sgt. Taylor (right) is promoted by LCol. Bondurant (left). – 1988. – See 1988 Patrician (p. 46). – [AB88B-108-1].

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P19(49.2)-2 Capt. Ed Witt, Project Officer for Personnel Parachuting at the CABC’s Airborne Trials and Evaluation Section, tests new freefall equipment. – 1988. – See 1988 Patrician (p. 47). – 2 copies. – [IEC88-327].

P19(49.3)-2 Group photo of Patricias assigned to the CABC. – 1988. – Seated (L-R): CWO Collier, Capt. Witt, Maj. Gotthardt, Capt. C.C. Smith and Capt. Vida. Standing (L-R): WO Topham, Sgt. Meier, Sgt. Estey, Sgt. McLean, MWO Jacquard, Sgt. Taylor, M/Cpl. Cuthbert, Sgt. Maxwell, WO White, and WO Bartlett. – See 1988 Patrician (p. 47). – [AB88C-113].

P19(50)-2 4 photos of 2 Commando used in the 1988 Patrician. – 1988.

P19(50.1)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: A Member of the regiment stands guard in front of U.S. President Ronald Reagan’s Boeing 707 during the Economic Summit in Toronto. – 1988 Jun. 19. – See 1988 Patrician (p. 47).

P19(50.2)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: WO Charlebois and Sgt. Hamilton relax beside the Mobile Command Centre during the Economic Summit in Toronto. – 1988 Jun. 22. – See 1988 Patrician (p. 48).

P19(50.3)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: Col. Mike Houghton (centre) oversees Maj. P.G. Kenward (right) handing over command of 2 CDO to Maj. D.J. Pentney (left). – 1988 Jun. 22. – See 1988 Patrician (p. 48).

P19(50.4)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: 2 members of the Regiment practice unarmed combat during a training course. – 1988. – See 1988 Patrician (p. 48).

P19(51)-2 Capt. C.C. “Chris” Smith enjoying a beer at the Canadian Airborne Centre (CABC), possibly at his retirement party. – 1991 Jan. 11.

P19(52)-2 2 photos of staff briefings at the 2 CDO base camp in Somalia. – 1993.

P19(52.1)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: Sgt. Perry Gresty (Operations Sergeant) briefs Admiral John Rogers Anderson (Chief of the Defence Staff) on 2 CDO operations in Zone 2, Somalia. – 1993.

P19(52.2)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: Maj. Seward (OC 2 CDO) briefs Admiral John Rogers Anderson (Chief of the Defence Staff) on 2 CDO’s Zone 2 operations, Somalia. – 1993.

P19(53)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: HQ staff in Somalia pose in front of 2 CDO’s base camp in Zone 2. – 1993. – Kneeling (L-R): MWO McArdle, Maj. Kyle, WO Amaral, and Capt. Reinelt. Standing (L-R): Cpl. Aitken, Cpl. Mosienko, Cpl. MacGregor, Cpl. Urschel, M/Cpl. Reid, Cpl. Strong, and M/Cpl. Harty.

P19(54)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: Capt. Mike Attrux (OC 5 Platoon) and MWO Dave McArdle in downtown Belet Huen, Somalia. – 1993.

P19(55)-2 2 photos of MWO Dave McArdle briefing Canadian Forces CWO Carroll in Somalia. – 1993.

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P19(55.1)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: MWO Dave McArdle (centre) briefs CF CWO Carroll (right) on 2 CDO operations in Somalia. – 1993.

P19(55.2)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: MWO Dave McArdle (left) briefs CF CWO Carroll (centre) on 2 CDO operations in Somalia. – 1993.

P19(56)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: Jump Master Sgt. Coish (PPCLI) checks Maj. Kyle while other members of 2 CDO HQ look on, Somalia. – 1993. – Sitting in the foreground are Cpl. Mosienko (right), MWO Dave McArdle (centre) and Cpl. Urschel (left).

P19(57)-2 Aerial view of Drop Zone “Pegasus” in Somalia. – 1993.

P19(58)-2 176 miscellaneous photo negatives of the Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando in Somalia. – 1993. – No descriptions provided.

P19(59)-2 2 photos of the visit to 2 CDO (OC Major Kyle) in Somalia by the Minister of Foreign Affairs. – 1993 May 9.

P19(59.1)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Barbara McDougall, addresses the Regiment, Somalia. – 1993 May 9. – 2 copies.

P19(59.2)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: The Regiment at parade for the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Barbara McDougall, Somalia. – 1993 May 9. – See 1993 Patrician (p. 60).

P19(60)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: MWO Dave McArdle checks over 2 CDO’s base camp in Somalia. – 1993.

P19(61)-2 4 photos of Major Jeff Kyle, OC 2 CDO, Somali base camp. – 1993.

P19(61.1)-2 Maj. Jeff Kyle (right) with 2 CDO’s Company Quartermaster Sergeant WO Rui Amaral, showing off their swimming outfits, Somalia. – 1993.

P19(61.2)-2 Maj. Jeff Kyle (left) with 2 CDO’s Company Sergeant Major MWO Dave McArdle, Somalia. – 1993.

P19(61.3)-2 Maj. Jeff Kyle, OC 2 CDO, standing beside a tent at the Somali base camp. – 1993.

P19(61.4)-2 Maj. Jeff Kyle (right) with 2 CDO’s Company Sergeant Major MWO Dave McArdle, showing off their beach wear, Somalia. – 1993.

P19(62)-2 3 photos from the ground of 2 CDO jumping onto Drop Zone “Pegasus” from helicopters in Somalia. – 1993 Apr. – An air-to-air photo of the same drop is in the 1993 Patrician (p. 61).

P19(63)-2 Cpl. Bill Aitken (Maj. Kyle’s signaler) relaxing at 2 CDO’s base camp. – 1993.

P19(64)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Commando: Sgt. Perry Gresty (Operations Sergeant) conducts a briefing on 2 CDO operations in Zone 2, Somalia. – 1993. – [ISC93-10221].

P19(65)-2 7 photos of Regimental Day activities, Somalia. – 1993 Mar. 17.

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P19(65.1)-2 Regimental Day: Broom-i-loo game action between officers and NCOs, Somalia. – 1993 Mar. 17.

P19(65.2)-2 Regimental Day: Broom-i-loo game action between troopers/corporals and master corporals, Somalia. – 1993 Mar. 17.

P19(65.3)-2 Regimental Day: Broom-i-loo game action between troopers/corporals and master corporals, Somalia. – 1993 Mar. 17.

P19(65.4)-2 Regimental Day: Company quartermaster broom race, Somalia. – 1993 Mar. 17.

P19(65.5)-2 Regimental Day: Tug-o-war competition, Somalia. – 1993 Mar. 17. – 6 Platoon members (Front to Rear): Cpl. Sinclair, Sgt. Littlejohn, Sgt. Wallace, and Cpl. Roy.

P19(65.6)-2 Regimental Day: Group photo of all Patricias in Somalia. – 1993 Mar. 17.

P19(65.7)-2 Regimental Day: Group photo of all 2 CDO and the Mortar Platoon of the Royal Canadian Regiment. – 1993 Mar. 17.

P19(66)-2 Patricias serving at the Canadian Airborne Centre (CABC). – 1994. – Front Row (L-R): Capt. Allen (3VP), LCol. Nette (2VP), Capt. Morton (2VP), and Capt. Reeves (1VP). Back Row (L-R): WO Whitehall (3VP), Sgt. Croucher (1VP), WO Legarie (1VP), Sgt. Romamko (1VP), and Sgt. Anderson (1VP). – See 1994 Patrician (p. 81). – [ABB94-132].

P19(67)-2 Group photo of Patricias Extra-Regimentally Employed (ERE) at Land Force Western Area (LFWA) HQ in Edmonton on Regimental Day. – 1994 Mar. 17. Front Row (L-R): Capt. Allen, Capt. Smith, Capt. Vida, MWO St. Pierre, MWO Jacquard, LCol. Nette, MWO Pambraum, MWO Bootle, Capt. Unzinger, and WO Millman. Back Row (L-R): Capt. Sears, WO Cowan, Sgt. Rominko, Sgt. Sheppard, WO Davis, Sgt. Croucher, Capt. Parent, Capt. Martyn, and Sgt. Hayden. – See 1994 Patrician (p. 78). – [ABB94-33-5].

P19(68)-2 LCol. P.G. Kenward, 2 Commando, Canadian Airborne Regiment, leads the marchpast for the Normandy invasion commemoration, Exercise Normandy Salute, France. – 1994 Jun. 3-10. – On the left it might be Capt. Potvin (?) and Capt. Horn (?). – See 1994 Patrician (p. 66).

P19(69)-2 Canadian Airborne Regiment’s prizewinning shooting team / CF Photographic Unit. – 1994. – Kneeling (L-R): Sgt. MacAuley, Sgt. Areyald, Sgt. Smith, ?, Cpl. Klick, Sgt. Jure, and Cpl. Kenny. Standing (L-R): Cpl. Darling, Cpl. Charette, Cpl. Simone, Cpl. Taylor, Cpl. Palmer, and an unidentified U.S. soldier. – See 1994 Patrician (p. 67).

P19(70)-2 The Colonel-in-Chief, Lady Patricia (Countess Mountbatten of Burma), unveils a sign for the new 3 PPCLI Parachute Company, Edmonton, AB. – 1995 Sep. 25. – With Lady Patricia are (L-R): her husband Lord Brabourne, Major Ian Hunt (CO Parachute Company) and Colonel of the Regiment, MGen. Bill Hewson. – [ABC95-84-D6].

P19(71)-2 2 photos of members of the PPCLI Parachute Company preparing for a jump as part of the unit’s official formation ceremony, Edmonton, AB. – 1995 Sep. 25.

P19(72)-2 3 photos from the PPCLI Parachute Company’s official formation ceremony, Edmonton, AB. – 1995 Sep. 25.

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P19(72.1)-2 Comradeship and trust during the busy, pre-jump period of buddy dressing and equipment checks. – 1995 Sep. 25. – See 1995 Patrician (p. 101). – [ABC95-84-I31].

P19(72.2)-2 The audience watches as the paratroopers descend from their aircraft. – 1995 Sep. 25. – [ABC95-84-C9].

P19(72.3)-2 Lady Patricia and the Colonel of the Regiment, MGen. Bill Hewson, sign the commem- orative scrolls while Maj. Hunt (L) and MGen. Addy, Commander, Land Forces Western Area, look on. – 1995 Sep. 25. – See 1995 Patrician (p. 102). – [ABC95-84-B4].

P19(73)-2 Members of 2 Commando at the summit of Mt. Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. – 1994 Aug. – The team included WO Graham, Cpl. Allred, Cpl. David, and Cpl. Simone. – See 1994 Patrician (p. 67).

Compilation completed by Jeff Austin 2020 May 8

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