HMCS HAIDA sinks German minesweeper M486 off Ile d’Yeu, Bay of Biscay. LS R.H. Betts, and AB G.J. Rowe, both killed in action Aug 6, 1944. A/S Kerwin awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal. (This was the second CGM awarded to the RCN. The first was Max Bernay’s on August 6, 1942).
The 80th anniversary of HMCS HAIDA is being celebrated during the weekend of August 25-27 and the celebration is taking a page from her history. The Friends of HMCS HAIDA and Parks Canada, supported by volunteers from local radio clubs such as the Hamilton Amateur Radio Club, have established an amateur radio station on board, …
Two-day event. VE will dress ship and fire A-Gun Temporary photo exhibit: “Looking Back”, featuring photos sent in by visitors to Haida over the years. A signature tour exploring how Haida transformed over 20 yrs of service Hospitality offer Hoping to offer airbrush tattoos and other Jetty activations Includes Shore Leave party on evening of …
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