Waterfront in Halifax in Halifax Region, Nova Scotia — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)

Allan Bundy 1920-2001

Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, October 15, 2024

1. Allan Bundy 1920-2001 Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Hometown Hero Born in Dartmouth (with roots in Cherry Brook), Allan Bundy broke down racial barriers by becoming the first black combat pilot in the Royal Canadian Air Force. He tried to enlist in 1939, with the outbreak of the war but was rejected because of the color of his skin. He was able to join in 1942. Stationed with 404 Squadron, Bundy flew more than 40 missions and sank several enemy ships.

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Né à Dartmouth Iavec des racines à Cherry Brook), Allan Bundy fait tomber les barriers raciales en devenant le premier pilote de combat noir de l'Aviation royal du Canada. Il tent de s’enrôler en 1939 au début de la guerre, mais est rejeté en raison de la couleur de sa beau. Il réussit en 1942. En poste avec le 404^e Escadron, Bundy pilote plus de 40 missions et coule plusieurs navires ennemis.

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Air & Space • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.

Location. 44° 38.866′ N, 63° 34.202′ W. Marker is in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in Halifax Region. It is in Waterfront. It is on Lower Water Street. The marker is on the pier in front of the museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1675 Lower Water Street, Halifax NS B3J 1S5, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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.

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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Entertainment / Divertissement (here, next to this marker); Harry DeWolf 1903-2000 (here, next to this marker); Charles Doucette 1912-1944 (here, next to this marker); Returning Home / Retour à la maison (here, next to this marker); Mona Parsons 1901-1976 (here, next to this marker); Battle of the Atlantic / La Bataille De L'Atlantique (a few steps from this marker); Juno Beach / Plage Juno (a few steps from this marker); Gertrude Ritchie 1903-1998 (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Halifax.

Also see . . . Allan Selwyn Bundy. RCAF Training Allan Bundy enlisted in the RCAF on 17 June 1942, hoping to be either a pilot or a navigator. He completed his basic training at No. 5 Manning Depot in Lachine, Quebec on 19 August. He then went to No. 9 Service Flying Training School at Centralia, Ontario. Like most candidates awaiting training, he performed menial tasks until a vacancy on a pilot training course became available at an initial training school. He began his pilot training at No. 1 Initial

Allan Bundy 1020-2001 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, October 15, 2024

2. Allan Bundy 1020-2001 Marker

Training School in Toronto where he learned the basics of aviation and was tested for further training as a pilot. He graduated on 30 December 1942, becoming Leading Aircraftman Bundy. (Submitted on October 31, 2024, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2024, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 190 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 31, 2024, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.