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Sackville in Tantramar, New Brunswick — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
 

The Royal Canadian Air Force

Lest we forget / Nous nous souviendrons

 
 
The Royal Canadian Air Force Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 28, 2017
1. The Royal Canadian Air Force Memorial
Inscription.
The Royal Canadian Air Force has stood on guard for Canada since 1924. Over three hundred and twenty five Sackville area residents and students of Mount Allison University have served in the R.C.A.F. both here and abroad from the First World War until today. Of those members of our Air Force, seventy four made the ultimate sacrifice by laying down their lives in the name of freedom and democracy. It is our responsibility to ensure that they are never forgotten and to honour all who have served in the past and will serve in the future.

The Avro "Anson" was widely used as an instructional aircraft in the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan during the Second World War, at Moncton and Chatham, NB for pilot, navigation, bombing, gunnery, and radio instruction. The example shown here was built in Amherst, NS just across the marsh from Sackville, and was one of nearly 3,000 built in Canada of more than 11,000 built worldwide. It remained in production from 1936 until 1952.

Propeller from Avro Anson twin engine trainer as flown at 8 SFTS Moncton during the Second World War

Donated by the family of the late F/L Rodger Ritchie
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This memorial is dedicated to the 90th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force, 2014.

RCAF Navigators Wings Second World War

RCAF Heraldic Crest

L'Aviation royale du Canada défend le Canada depuis 1924. Plus de trois cent vingt-cinq résidant(e)s de la région de Sackville et étudiant(e)s de l'Université Mount Allison ont servi dans l'ARC à la fois ici et à l'étranger depuis la Première Guerre mondiale jusqu'à aujourd'hui. Parmi les membres de notre Armée de l'air, soixante-quatorze ont fait le sacrifice ultime en donnant leur vie au nom de la liberté et de la démocratie. Il est de notre responsabilité de veiller à ce qu'ils(elles) ne soient jamais oublié(e)s et d'honorer tous ceux et celles qui ont servi dans le passé et qui serviront à l'avenir.

L'Avro Anson a été grandement utilisé comme avion de formation dans le Programme d'entraînement aérien du Commonwealth britannique pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, à Moncton et à Chatham au Nouveau-Brunswick pour la formation des pilotes et pour la formation sur la navigation, les bombarements, l'artillerie et la radio. L'exemple montré ici a été construit à Amherst en Nouvelle-Écosse
The Royal Canadian Air Force Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 28, 2017
2. The Royal Canadian Air Force Memorial
juste en face du marais de Sackville et était parmi près de 3000 construits au Canada et plus de 11000 construits dans le monde. Il est resté en production de 1936 jusqu'en 1952.

Helice du Avro Anson avio d'instruction bimoteur tel que pilote a l'epm No 8 Moncton durant le deuxieme guerre mondiale

Donation de famille du defunt Capt Avn Rodger Ritchie ARC

Ce mémorial est dédié au 90e anniversaire de l'Aviation royale du Canada, 2014.

Ailes de navigateur de l'ARC Seconde Guerre mondiale

Emblème héraldique de l'ARC
 
Erected 2014.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & SpaceEducationWar, ColdWar, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.
 
Location. 45° 53.864′ N, 64° 21.925′ W. Marker is in Sackville, New Brunswick, in Tantramar. It is at the intersection of Bridge Street (New Brunswick Route 106) and Weldon Street, on the left when traveling east on Bridge Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Centennial Park, Sackville NB E4L 3N7, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Moncton & Southeast.
Avro Anson Prop in the The Royal Canadian Air Force Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 28, 2017
3. Avro Anson Prop in the The Royal Canadian Air Force Memorial
It is also in the Maritimes and in Atlantic Canada. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, and Acadia.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Battle of Normandy (here, next to this marker); HMCS/NCSM Sackville (a few steps from this marker); War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's) Ferret Armored Car (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Copp's House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Marshlands Inn (about 150 meters away); Copp Block (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sackville.
 
Also see . . .
1. British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP) 1940-1945. (Submitted on August 4, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Royal Canadian Air Force Official Website. (Submitted on August 4, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 315 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on August 4, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
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Jul. 24, 2026