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    My new uniform: RCAF Pilot KIA over Berlin

    Hi Folks,

    That´s my new uniform...

    I am VERY happy!!

    Flight Lieutenant Howard J.P.O. - One Berlin Pathfinder!! (Killed in Action)


    Flight Lieutenant Howard James Paul Ogilvie, Distinguished Flying Cross, No.139 Squadron, Award effective 10 November 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 239/45 dated 9 February 1945. Born in Winnipeg, 1913; home in Ottawa. Was a salesman prior to enlistment. Enlisted in Toronto, 11 February 1941. Trained at No.3 ITS (graduated 3 July 1941), No.17 EFTS (graduated 20 August 1941) and No.8 SFTS (graduated 7 November 1941). Commissioned 1941. Instructed in Canada before going overseas. Killed in action, 1 January 1945(Mosquito KB222); buried in Germany. Flight Lieutenant Howard has completed many sorties and has proved himself to be a skilful and determined pilot. On three occasions whilst over Berlin his aircraft has been hit by anti-aircraft fire and has sustained damage but Flight Lieutenant Howard has completed his task and flown the aircraft back to this country. He has displayed courage and devotion to duty.







    The Uniform:






    Nice original period photo of him in the cockpit of his Mosquito:




    PLEASE, I need some help to discovery more information about this Pilot!!!

    Thanks to my Friend Jason and All for looking !!

    Best regards,

    Ricardo.

    #2
    The Squadron Crest:



    Motto: "Si placet necamus" ("We destroy at will").

    More images of uniform:





    The uniform named tags:





    Regards,

    Ricardo.

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      #3
      Very nice uniform for a very brave man .Rob
      God please take justin bieber and gave us dio back

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        #4
        There are two press clippings attached to his record at the Canadian Virtual War Memorial (CVWM). Click on 'View Photos".

        http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/remembers/s...sualty=2201612

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          #5
          Originally posted by Ken MacLean View Post
          There are two press clippings attached to his record at the Canadian Virtual War Memorial (CVWM). Click on 'View Photos".

          http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/remembers/s...sualty=2201612
          Hi Ken,

          THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

          Best regards,

          Ricardo.

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            #6
            Hi All,

            Now...safe in my home!!!






            Best regards,

            Ricardo.

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              #7
              The Pathfinders ... GREAT HEROS!!!



              Informations:








              Best regards,

              Ricardo.

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                #8
                Tip Top Tailors. Still in Business here in Ottawa bought some pants off them a few weeks agao.

                Nice to see it went to a good home.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by byterock View Post
                  Tip Top Tailors. Still in Business here in Ottawa bought some pants off them a few weeks agao.

                  Nice to see it went to a good home.
                  Thank you so much my friend!!

                  Best regards,

                  Ricardo.

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                    #10
                    Hi,

                    Some Press Clipping:

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                      #11
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                        #12
                        Very nice Jacket Ricardo!!!


                        Gary

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Gary Cain View Post
                          Very nice Jacket Ricardo!!!


                          Gary
                          Thank you my friend!!

                          Best regards from Brazil,

                          Ricardo.

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