Air-Force.ca's Fallen Comrades

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old

We are outnumbered, there is only one thing to do. We must attack!

- Admiral Andrew Cunningham, 11 November 1940.
Before attacking the Italian fleet at Taranto

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Today in Military History

October 24

1903:

A Special General Order authorizes the formation of the Canadian Signaling Corps.

1943:

TORELLA, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 27 Oct 43)

1944:

SOUTH BEVELAND, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 31 Oct 44)

1951:

The 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment is heavily attacked near Hill 355 (Little Gibraltar) in Korea

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