Military cadets who passed all their exams went on a week-long camping trip at the end of their academic year. This trip, known as "Operation Northbound" was held at Portland Island, just off Sidney in British Columbia.
Military cadets who passed all their exams went on a week-long camping trip at the end of their academic year. This trip, known as "Operation Northbound" was held at Portland Island, just off Sidney in British Columbia.
Military cadets who passed all their exams went on a week-long camping trip at the end of their academic year. This trip, known as "Operation Northbound" was held at Portland Island, just off Sidney in British Columbia.
Cadet Flight Leader EE "Ted" Daves addressing recruits assigned to Cartier Flight, Sunday in September, 1960. First three in front row from left: Brian Ailey - now retired as a CP air pilot; Paul Bruyea - left college after a couple of months; James Bradbury (donor of image); just visible at left behind Ailey is Rob Boadway - a Rhodes Scholar and Dean of Economics at Queen's University.
Military cadets who passed all their exams went on a week-long camping trip at the end of their academic year. This trip, known as "Operation Northbound" was held at Portland Island, just off Sidney in British Columbia.
Cadets who passed all their exams went on a week-long camping trip at the end of their academic year. This trip, known as "Operation Northbound" was held at Portland Island, just off Sidney in British Columbia.
Flight photo on the Quarterdeck in Grant Block.
Cadets had the opportunity to join the marching band.
Cadets sailing.
Cadets during sailing training.
Cadets during sailing training.
Day Sail for selected cadets on HMCS Oriole, Spring 1961.
Day Sail for selected cadets on HMCS Oriole, Spring 1961.
Day Sail for selected cadets on HMCS Oriole, Spring 1961.
Recruits are being marched in September 1960. Front row, Dave Robb, now LCol retired, David Axis? Raais?, Navy Captain retired; Mike Miller - pursued a civilian career, is on board of Royal Roads University; Cadet Wing Commander Scott Clements (Lt Gen retired) is standing in front of other cadet officers.
"War canoe" competition on the Lagoon, Spring 1961.
"War canoe" competition on the Lagoon, Spring 1961.
"War canoe" competition on the Lagoon, Spring 1961.
Rugby game on the lower field.
Cadets also learned boxing in their physical training classes. This was a recruit class, winter 1960.
A full dress parade, perhaps for a VIP visit (likely not the 1961 graduation parade).
Annual inter-flight swim competition for first-year cadets. Winning flight competitors celebrate by flinging their leader into the pool.
Annual inter-flight swim competition for first-year cadets. Winning flight competitors celebrate by flinging their leader into the pool. This image is the second time - one for the photographer.
Annual inter-flight swim competition for first-year cadets. In this photo, Officer Cadet Bradbury is in the far lane and won the event.
Annual inter-flight swim competition for first year cadets, Spring 1961.