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Lena Ferguson fonds
Lena Ferguson fonds
Fonds · 1974-2001
Fonds consists of approximately 137 hours of oral history interviews conducted by Lena Ferguson. Most interviewees were residents of the Eastern Shore region of Halifax County, particularly the Chezzetcook area. Interview topics include genealogy, local industries, occupations, music, shipping, community life, traditions, and folklore. In addition to interviews, the creator recorded school reunions, concerts, weddings, and church anniversaries. Several paper transcripts are included as well as scrapbooks featuring articles written by Lena and other newspaper articles regarding the Chezzetcook area. 2019.014
RCAF Observer's and Air Gunner's Flying Logbook of Sgt. Norman Francis Cook
Item · 1942-11-14 - 1944-12-12
Norman Francis Cook enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) in 1942 and underwent Air Gunner training at No. 3 Bombing and Gunnery School in MacDonald, Manitoba. After completing his training, he was transferred to No. 26 Operational Training Unit RAF. Later, he moved on to 1657 C.U. (Heavy Conversion Unit) at Shepards Grove, UK for circuit and landing exercises. Following this, he attended the Lancaster Finishing School at RAF Feltwell, Thetford, Norfolk and underwent intensive training due to the urgent need for Lancaster bombers in frontline duty. Finally, on July 27, 1944, Cook was assigned to No. 514 Squadron RAF (514 Sqn) as a Mid-Upper Air Gunner on the Avro Lancasters, participating in numerous operations. SAM.2023.0144.002