Paris, France
1 Air Division
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  1. 1 Air Division Christmas card issued in Paris, front cover - December 1952.
    Courtesy Diane Johnstone (now Pearen), Skip McKimm.

  2. 1 Air Division Christmas card, interior - December 1952.
    Courtesy Diane Johnstone (now Pearen), Skip McKimm.

  3. 1 Air Division Christmas card, interior - December 1952.
    Courtesy Diane Johnstone (now Pearen), Skip McKimm.

  4. Exterior view of the Chateau de Mercy in Metz - August 1952.
    The advance party for 2 Wing was initially posted to Metz and these personnel were billeted on the economy. They travelled to/from 2 Wing on a daily basis until facilities were available at Grostenquin.
    Courtesy Roger Chenier.

  5. Another view of the Chateau de Mercy in Metz - August 1952.
    Courtesy Roger Chenier.

  6. Exterior view of the Chapel beside the Chateau de Mercy - August 1952.
    This building was closed and locked when we arrived in Metz.
    Courtesy Roger Chenier.

  7. Interior view of the chapel at what was to become Air Division HQ in Metz - August 1952.
    Courtesy Roger Chenier.

  8. Travel from Canada to France on the SS Columbia - July 1952.
    Courtesy Diane Johnstone (now Pearen).



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