Credits
This project was completed with financial assistance from the
Government of Manitoba.
Photo Credits for Video Segments
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Intro:
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Bill Hillman
- Dora Irvine & The Prairie Crocus Library in Rivers
- Department of National Defence Canada
- Paul Leask
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Airfield:
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Rec Centre:
- Paul Leask
- Dora Irvine & The Prairie Crocus Library in Rivers
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Mess Hall:
- Dora Irvine & The Prairie Crocus Library in Rivers
- Little Base on the Prairies - Facebook Page
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Hangar 5:
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Para Training:
- Michael Czuboka Remembers
- Dora Irvine & The Prairie Crocus Library in Rivers
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Barracks:
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Pool:
- Little Base on the Prairies - Facebook page
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Admin:
- Dora Irvine & The Prairie Crocus Library in Rivers
- Little Base on the Prairies - Facebook page
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Brooke School:
- Little Base on the Prairies - Facebook page
- Dora Irvine & The Prairie Crocus Library in Rivers
The flag in the background during the Interviews was originally from
Capt. Roger DeGobeo before it was placed in the Commonwealth Air
Training Museum
For Hot Spots
Special thanks to Bill Hillman for his CJACT collection:
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Bill Hillman
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David Halstead - for information about Brooke School in the Rivers
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www.rcaf.info -
RCAF Rivers Station - Sgt. Nathan Kachur 17 Wing CFB Winnipeg, Man.
Photo sources include:
- Archives Canada
- Paul Leask
- Gerry Logan
- Johnnie Bachusky
- Latham (Bernie) Rice
- The Myles Kopytko Collection
- Mike Emery - Only Memories - YouTube
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George Wilkinson Collection - Shared by his son Gordon Wilkinson
- Rick Thompson and The Canadian Air Force Brats Association Site
- Mike Waithe
- Cpl. John R. Miller
- Riverdale Heritage Website
Thanks to the following people who through personal conversations,
Facebook and email communications, contributed to our knowledge and
understanding:
- Dianne Hastings Fotheringham (former Sekine tour guide)
- Donna Morken
- Jim Grant
- Jim Caldwell
- John Fefchak
- Jim Corrigan
- Judith Somborac
- Diana Ali
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... and all the helpful people on the "Little Base on the Prairies"
Facebook group.
Source Documents
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Don "Doc" M. Payne: An ode to a Canadian hero: 99 years old and
still flying high
- DIRIGERE: The History of Air Navigation Training in Canada
- Michael Czuboka Remembers
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Bruce Forsythe: Abandoned aerodrome once played an important role
in Canadian military aviation. As Reported in the Rivers Banner Sept
8, 2008
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"Stations of the RCAF: CJATC RIVERS" By Squadron Leader C. L. HEIDE,
DFC (Reference: Roundel, October 1961, Vol. 13, No. 8)
- The Obodo Oracle June 15, 1968
- Message to Base, 1944
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From the Bridge too Far to the Prairie Sky. John Ralston Saul Free
Press, Dec 19, 2020
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David Halstead - for information about Brooke School in the Rivers
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www.rcaf.info -
RCAF Rivers Station - Sgt. Nathan Kachur 17 Wing CFB Winnipeg, Man.
Website Credits
- Interactive Map Designed by: Erin Cox
- Interactive Website Developed by: Sean Taylor
- Video Production by: Shaun Cameron and Graham Street
- Produced by: Street Media Inc.