Metz and Paris, France
1 Air Division
Photographs



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  1. 1 Air Division Headquarters Christmas card, front - December 1954.
    Courtesy Lois Nesbitt (now Buchanan).

  2. 1 Air Division Headquarters Christmas card, inside - December 1954.
    Courtesy Lois Nesbitt (now Buchanan).

  3. 1 Air Division Headquarters Christmas card, inside - December 1954.
    Courtesy Lois Nesbitt (now Buchanan).

  4. (L-R) Diane Johnstone and LAC Tommy Harris dressed up for a Sadie Hawkins Day dance - November 1954.
    Courtesy Diane Johnstone (now Pearen).

  5. Sadie Hawkins Day dance participants. (L-R) Carol Marx, LAC Tommy Harris, Rose Mary, Diane Johnstone, LAC Larry Hall - November 1954.
    Courtesy Diane Johnstone (now Pearen).

  6. 1 (F) Wing Pipe Band performing at the Foire de Metz - 10 October 1954.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-81478.

  7. Larger image of the 1 Wing Pipe Band photo - 10 October 1954.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-81478.

  8. Halloween party in the Airmen's Canteen. (L-R) Diane Johnstone and LAC Larry Hall - October 1954.
    Courtesy Diane Johnstone (now Pearen).

  9. A "Hard Times Dance" at the Airmen's Mess - October 1954.
    Bert Curcio, Ted Baker, Johnny Lalonde and Ralph (a Limey court recorder).
    Courtesy Dorothy Blais.

  10. Moe in the front with several of the party crowd - October 1954.
    Courtesy Dorothy Blais.

  11. Andy Anderson (centre) - October 1954.
    Courtesy Dorothy Blais.

  12. I don't think that Johnny needs any more! - October 1954.
    Courtesy Dorothy Blais.

  13. Dining out with the bosses - October 1954.
    F/Ls Kennedy and Forchuk (SOSUP at Air Div).
    Courtesy Dorothy Blais.

  14. Smitty and F/L Kennedy strutting their stuff - October 1954.
    Courtesy Dorothy Blais.

  15. A more sedate gathering in the Mess - October 1954.
    Hats and gloves were the order of the day in the 1950s.
    Courtesy Dorothy Blais.

  16. One of the many "going away" parties - October 1954.
    Smitty and Wing Commander Smith.
    Courtesy Dorothy Blais.

  17. Joyce ? Supene, Steve and Olga Stefanik - October 1954.
    Courtesy Dorothy Blais.

  18. Johnny Lalonde making a face with many of the female staff in Air Div HQ - October 1954.
    Courtesy Dorothy Blais.

  19. Corn on the cob and hot dogs - September 1954.
    Hungry party goers anzious to taste these favorites.
    Courtesy Dorothy Blais.

  20. And after the food, come the drinks - September 1954.
    (L-R) - Allie Warburton, Chuck Champagne, Dorothy Blais, Helen and Gaston.
    Courtesy Dorothy Blais.

  21. Tex Cuthbert and his "star-studded" band - September 1954.
    Courtesy Dorothy Blais.

  22. This popular WD had purcahsed many outfits at the Fashion Show - September 1954.
    Courtesy Dorothy Blais.

  23. Smitty amongst the gang - September 1954.
    Courtesy Dorothy Blais.

  24. Another group of party-goers - September 1954.
    Courtesy Dorothy Blais.

  25. The incomparable, but lovable "Ted" - September 1954.
    Courtesy Dorothy Blais.

  26. There were many weddings - September 1954.
    Dave and Isabel Tumlinson behind the bride and groom.
    Courtesy Dorothy Blais.

  27. A typical French wedding cake with rich pastry, cream and caramel to "glue" it all together - September 1954.
    Courtesy Dorothy Blais.

  28. A Warrant Officers wedding - September 1954.
    W/C Smith and his wife at the head table with the RC Padre.
    Courtesy Dorothy Blais.

  29. Stretch MacDonald and his new wife, Collette, amidst the flowers and confection - September 1954.
    Courtesy Dorothy Blais.

  30. The MacDougalls wedding day - September 1954.
    Courtesy Dorothy Blais.

  31. The MacDougalls reception - September 1954.
    Courtesy Dorothy Blais.

  32. Barracks and basketball court - September 1954.
    Courtesy HS "Gordie" Knight.

  33. Another view of the barracks area - September 1954.
    Courtesy HS "Gordie" Knight.

  34. Reg shooting pool in the Airmen's Club - September 1954.
    Courtesy Skip McKimm.

  35. There were constant Honour Guards, so "lots of practice" - September 1954.
    Courtesy Dorothy Blais.

  36. The Chateau de Mercy - September 1954.
    Courtesy Dorothy Blais.

  37. Another view of the Chateau de Mercy - September 1954.
    Courtesy Dorothy Blais.

  38. Our wedding photo - 13 August 1954.
    Men from left - Johnny Roberge, Nick Blais. Leo, Ed Hache, unknown.
    Courtesy Dorothy Blais.

  39. Johnny Roberge and Leo ? acted as ushers at our wedding - 13 August 1954.
    Courtesy Dorothy Blais.

  40. Tom Cadieux in barracks - August 1954.
    Courtesy Laurier Gendron.

  41. (L-R) Reg and Skip McKimm outside of Reg's barracks - August 1954.
    I was working out of Paris at this time. The majority of the staff in Paris were married so I would take the train to and from Paris to Metz on the weekends to spend time with the guys.
    Courtesy Skip McKimm.

  42. (L-R) Pete Broda and Reg outside of their barracks - August 1954.
    Courtesy Skip McKimm.

  43. (L-R) Skip McKimm and Pete Broda with his foot on the can - August 1954.
    Courtesy Skip McKimm.

  44. front of 1 Air Division HQ building - 15 July 1954.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PCN-70-3.

  45. (L-R) Skip McKimm and Reg by his car on the station - July 1954.
    Courtesy Skip McKimm.

  46. Carol Marx, daughter of Max Marx, MP. Carol worked in the PX and married LAC Tommy Thompson - July 1954.
    Courtesy Diane Johnstone (now Pearen).

  47. The PX's best customer because he liked the girls. (L-R) Larry Hall and Diane Johnstone - July 1954.
    Courtesy Diane Johnstone (now Pearen).

  48. LAC Larry Hall - June 1954.
    Courtesy Diane Johnstone (now Pearen).

  49. Airmen standing by an RCAF bus - June 1954.
    (L-R) Earl Elder, Gord Stallard, Bill Busbie.
    Courtesy Dorothy Berry.

  50. Ted Baker carefully guarding the bar - June 1954.
    Courtesy Dorothy Berry.

  51. Part of the gang at yet another party - June 1954.
    Ross Berry, Earl Elder, Bob Anderson, Robbie Robman, Bert Lucien, Ted Baker - to name a few.
    Courtesy Dorothy Berry.

  52. Sergeant's Mess wallet size identification card - 7 May 1954.
    Courtesy Diane Johnstone (now Pearen).

  53. Members of the Sgts Mess in front of the Chateau de Mercy - May 1954.
    Middle row 5th from left WO2 Jim Johnstone, 7th from left WO Jack Crate. Front row (L-R) WO1 Sandy Carter, AVM Hugh Campbell, unknown officer, Sgt Douglas.
    Courtesy Diane Johnstone (now Pearen).

  54. Closer image of the members of the Sgts Mess - May 1954.
    Courtesy Diane Johnstone (now Pearen).

  55. Drill Hall, Cpls. Club and the PX was downstairs on the right hand side - May 1954.
    Courtesy Skip McKimm.

  56. (L-R) Kenny Dinner and Skip McKimm returning from the PX - May 1954.
    Courtesy Skip McKimm.

  57. A party in the Airman's Canteen - May 1954.
    Courtesy Diane Johnstone (now Pearen).

  58. Frontal view of the Chateau de Mercy - May 1954.
    Courtesy Paul Martin.

  59. (L-R) Reg and Pete Broda in barracks - May 1954.
    Courtesy Skip McKimm.

  60. Reg in his room in barracks - May 1954.
    Courtesy Skip McKimm.

  61. Laurier Gendron in Metz - April 1954.
    Courtesy Laurier Gendron.

  62. 1 Air Division Guard of Honour - April 1954.
    Photo taken from our upper level office in the Chateau de Mercy.
    Courtesy Lois Nesbitt (now Buchanan).

  63. Aerial photo of 1 Air Division - 10 March 1954.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-134364.

  64. Larger image of the 1 Air Division aerial photo - 10 March 1954.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-134364.

  65. Aerial photo of 1 Air Division. Note the construction in progress - January 1954.
    Courtesy Jacques Nadeau.

  66. Meeting up in Metz with old Fort St John BC neighbours - 1954.
    Courtesy Diane Johnstone (now Pearen).

  67. (L-R) Diane Johnstone, unknown - 1954.
    Courtesy Diane Johnstone (now Pearen).

  68. (L-R) Diane Johnstone and Gil Gaudry - 1954.
    Courtesy Diane Johnstone (now Pearen).

  69. Gil Gaudry - 1954.
    Courtesy Diane Johnstone (now Pearen).

  70. Assorted photos of Metz and the local area - 1954.
    Courtesy As Indicated.

    Photos taken in Paris

  71. Assorted photos taken of Paris by Skip McKimm who was stationed with 1 Movements Unit - 1954.
    Courtesy As Indicated.



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Updated: January 20, 2005