The Many “Shades” of Gray
-The Story of Two Members of the RCAF from Medicine Hat who during WWII Made the Ultimate Sacrifice for Love of Country
By William J. Anhorn K.C. ICD.D
MWO, The Reverent (Retired) Herb Townsend celebrates his 90th birthday with 405 Squadron
Sqn Headquarters’ flight suit patch design has changed. The patch is round representing the RCAF Roundel. The contour is light blue representing the Sqn colours. The lower part of the logo is brown representing the ground. The middle display the search lights as found in the Gransden Stained glass Window representing our connection to the past and to the fact that “we will remember them”. The mighty Lancaster was replaced the CP140 Aurora.
My name is William J Anhorn K.C. ICD.D of Medicine Hat Alberta Canada and I am a writer, amateur genealogist and local historian. I am a Member of the Medicine Hat Genealogical Society and the Medicine Hat Historical Society. I came across your website while conducting a routine search of the 405 Squadron of the RCAF. I have written a story about two airmen from Medicine Hat who were members of the 405th and who unfortunately died following a night time raid or mission over Germany after departing from Gransden Lodge airfield. I thought I would share my story with you. I thought your members may find it of interest as it is a compelling story of courage and bravery by members of the RCAF during WWII. The article is entitled "The Many Shades of Gray-The Story of Two Members of the RCAF from Medicine Hat Who During WWII Made the Ultimate Sacrifice for Love of Country".
405 SQN HALIFAX DT 808/LQ-V MEMORIAL PLAQUE UNVEILING
APRIL 6, 2024
The crest of 405 Long Range Patrol Squadron depicts an eagle's head facing to the sinister and holding in the beak a sprig of maple. Its motto refers to the fact that this was the first and only Royal Canadian Air Force Pathfinder squadron. The eagle's head which faces the sinister suggests leadership, is derived from the pathfinder badge