In this section, there are a number of short articles and other links relating to the 1916 - 1939 era. Please click on the photographs below to access the articles.
In addition to the above, David Estall has also very kindly shared many of the appendices to the Squadron's Operational Record Book from January 1938 to December 1940, including Operation and Movement Orders for exercises and deployments, and Daily Operational Reports from wartime missions. Click on the picture on the right to read these fascinating historical documents.
Canada's Lone Eagle
Click on the photo on the left to read an article by Major Mike Minnich CD entitled 'Canada's Lone Eagle' which describes Flt Lt Henry Botterell's service with 208 Sqn during the First World War including his famous 'Balloon Buster' mission on 29 August 1918. This article first appeared in the Winter 98/99 Edition of the Canadian 'Airforce' Magazine.
Operational Record Book 1927-39
In his research into his great uncle Percy's service history, David Estall amassed a great deal of operational records from the period 1927 To 1940, which he has also generously shared with the Association. Click on the picture on the left to read excerpts from the Squadron's Operational Record Book from March 1927 to December 1939.
