Grostenquin, France
RCAF Donates Church Bell

28 May 61

The CO and others from the Wing attended a ceremony at the nearby village of Hemering, where the bells for the new Church were blessed. 2 Wing presented one of the bells as a gift from all Canadians at this station.


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  1. The new "Chapel" which was built in the Hemering-Guessling area - 28 May 1961.
    Courtesy Michael Roy.

  2. This is one of the "bells" to be installed in the chapel - 28 May 1961.
    This bell was presented by the RCAF. Note the RCAF crest, and the names of Commanding Officers such as G/C Searle.
    Courtesy Michael Roy.

  3. Another photo of the RCAF bell - 28 May 1961.
    Courtesy Traven Searle.

  4. Larger image of the RCAF bell - 28 May 1961.
    Courtesy Michael Roy.

  5. Local, church and military personnel at the presentation - 28 May 1961.
    Courtesy Traven Searle.


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