Air-Force.ca's Fallen Comrades

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

Having to do it for the first time in combat is a chastening experience, it gives a man religion.

- Maj-General J.M. Gavin, after his first combat paradrop 1944

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Military Word Of The Day

S of F

sector of fire

Today in Military History

July 9

1943:

LANDING IN SICILY, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 12 July 43)

1944:

Caen captured by the Allies

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