Astra in Quinte West in Hastings County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
No. 6 RCAF Group
RAF Bomber Command
| — | 1942 - 1945 | — |
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2025
1. No. 6 RCAF Group Memorial
In recognition of the men and women who served in 6 Group
both on the ground and in the air. In honour of those who
made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom
[Squadrons]
405 "Vancouver" • 408 "Goose" • 415 "Swordfish" • 419 "Moose"
420 "Snowy Owl" • 424 "Tiger" • 425 "Alouette" • 426 "Thunderbird"
427 "Lion" • 428 "Ghost" • 429 "Bison" • 431 "Iroquois"
432 "Leaside" • 433 "Porcupine" • 434 "Bluenose"
Formed at Linton-on-Ouse, Yorkshire, England, on 25 October 1942 and moved to permanent quarters at Allerton Park, on 6 December 1942; declared operational at 0001 Hours on 1 January 1943; transferred to RCAF's Eastern Air Command on 14 July 1945 for service in the Pacific as part of RAF "Tiger Force"; disbanded on 1 September 1945.
Now are our brows bound with victorious
this page online
our bruised arms hung up for monuments...
Grim visaged war hath smoothed his wrinkled front.
Wherever the bright sun of heaven shall shine,
their honour and the greatness of their name shall be.
William Shakespeare
Erected by Kenneth Duncan Urquart (1917-1998), 432 Squadron.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II.
Location. 44° 6.843′ N, 77° 32.997′ W. Memorial is in Quinte West, Ontario, in Hastings County. It is in Astra. It can be reached from RCAF Road. Memorial is in the National Air Force Museum of Canada's Memorial Air Park. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 220 RCAF Road, Quinte West ON K0K 3V0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Eastern Ontario and specifically in Southeastern Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in 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, the
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2025
2. No. 6 RCAF Group Memorial (back)
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fighter Air Crews of World War II and Korea (a few steps from this marker); 429 Bison Squadron (a few steps from this marker); 437 Transport Squadron (a few steps from this marker); CF-188 Hornet (a few steps from this marker); F-86 Sabre (a few steps from this marker); RCAF Police and Air Force Security Services (within shouting distance of this marker); 1 Air Division F-86 Sabre Pilots (within shouting distance of this marker); CF100 and CF 101 Aircrews (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Quinte West.
More about this memorial. Admission required, and the outdoor Air Park is closed during inclement weather.
Also see . . .
1. The Formation of No. 6 (RCAF) Group. (Submitted on May 27, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. National Air Force Museum of Canada. (Submitted on May 27, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
3. No. 6 Group and the Canadian Squadrons. (Submitted on May 27, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
4. No. 6 Group Bomber Command.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2025
3. No. 6 RCAF Group "Bambi" Memorial Paver
and the Crew of Halifax Mk. III QB-B (Bambi)
May - October, 1944
Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 27, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
