Most Memorable Experiences

Conned by searchlights over Essen. Went into a steep dive, lost one motor by flak

Over Hanover (Sept. 27/43) had an incendiary through port  wing, lost feul, however had enough to reach base.

The bomb aimer wore sloppy boots. We came up to the target and the pilot had to have a nervous pee. Bomb Aimer got tube caught in his flying boot and yelled out “ Someone is pissing in my boot” Great applause.

History

Arthur was born on Jan 30, 1917 in Bancroft, Ontario. He received a BA at Queen’s. He enlisted in Toronto and was at #1 Manning Depot, # 1 ITS and #1 Air Observer School all in Toronto. He received his Observer Wing at Malton in January, 1943.

He went overseas in January 1943 was posted to a Special Navigational Course at Shrewsbury and then off to RAF 15 Squadron at Mildenhall. It was here that he received his Distinguished Flying Cross. His crew consisted of Frank Dengate (Pilot, Aussie); Joe Ell (Bomb Aimer); Frank Watson,(WOP); Robert Kitchen (Flight Engineer); Doug Davis, (Rear Gunner); Fred Coney, (Mid Upper Gunner); We all met in 1999 at Mildenhall Station, except Joe Ell. All are alive.

He left the RCAF at Trenton in April of 1946. Received a Masters of Education at U of T and became School Superintendent. Joined the City of Toronto Squadron 17 Oct. 1946. Was to be a Mosquito Squadron but was only Harvards. Made adjutant - was a Joe Job - Retired January 5, 1950.

Married December 1945 and we had 3 girls and one boy.