Completion of the obstacle course is celebrated by a mess dinner. On the left is John Leach who retired as a Major Genera. Naval officer is Dave Elrix.
Professor Dr. John Duffus demonstrates electrical controls to Cadet Bradbury and Larry Cunningham.
Physical training was an important part of military college life, and this image shows exercises completed in the gymansium.
Royal Roads rugby team wore white, HMCS in gold/blue. It is believed that this was the annual "Admiral HIbbard Trophy" game.
Annual inter-flight swim competition for first year cadets, Spring 1961.
Annual inter-flight swim competition for first-year cadets. Winning flight competitors celebrate by flinging their leader into the pool.
Cadets sailing.
Cadets had the opportunity to join the marching band.
Flight photo on the Quarterdeck in Grant Block.
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.
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.
Cartier Flight lined up prior to start of recruit obstacle course. First challenge is to undertake the course with jackets worn backwards!
Photograph taken during recruit obstacle course some weeks after recruits arrived at the college. Upon completion of the obstacle course, "recruits" are then referred to as "first year cadets".
First year cadets tour the naval museum
This is a photo taken at the annual Christmas Ball.
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. Winning flight competitors celebrate by flinging their leader into the pool. This image is the second time - one for the photographer.
Rugby game on the lower field.
Cadets during sailing training.
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.