Royal Roads University Archives

Cadets singing in Hatley Castle at Christmas

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1950-1965?

Part of Royal Roads Military College

Christmas carols in Hatley Park was a tradition at Royal Roads Military College.

Hatley Castle

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1960 - 1962

Part of Royal Roads Military College

Hatley Castle was used as an administration building during the military college era. Note the naval flag standard in front of the castle.

Flight leader conducts tour of Royal Roads

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1960 - 1962

Part of Royal Roads Military College

Monday in September, 1960. Second day of college for recruits. Cadet Flight Leader Davie is conducting a tour of Royal Roads grounds for Cartier flight recruits. Note haircuts!

Cadet class 1960

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1960 - 1962

Part of Royal Roads Military College

Class photograph. Whereas recruits were assigned alphabetically to flights, classes were a mix of surnames.

Obstacle course

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1960 - 1962

Part of Royal Roads Military College

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".

Obstacle course

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1960 - 1962

Part of Royal Roads Military College

Photograph taken during recruit obstacle course some weeks after recruits arrived at the college. In this photo, the ramp is greased. It takes teamwork to get over it.

Upon completion of the obstacle course, "recruits" are then referred to as "first year cadets".

Mess dinner after obstacle course

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1960 - 1962

Part of Royal Roads Military College

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.

Dr. John Duffus demonstrates electrical transmission to cadets

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1960 - 1961

Part of Royal Roads Military College

Professor Dr. John Duffus demonstrates electrical controls to Cadet Bradbury and Larry Cunningham.

cadets in the gymnasium

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1960 - 1962

Part of Royal Roads Military College

Physical training was an important part of military college life, and this image shows exercises completed in the gymansium.

Hibbard Trophy rugby game

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1960 - 1962

Part of Royal Roads Military College

Royal Roads rugby team wore white, HMCS in gold/blue. It is believed that this was the annual "Admiral HIbbard Trophy" game.

swim competition spring 1961

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1960 - 1962

Part of Royal Roads Military College

Annual inter-flight swim competition for first year cadets, Spring 1961.

swimming competition spring 1961

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1960 - 1962

Part of Royal Roads Military College

Annual inter-flight swim competition for first-year cadets. Winning flight competitors celebrate by flinging their leader into the pool.

sailing

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1960 - 1962

Part of Royal Roads Military College

Cadets sailing.

drum band

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1960 - 1962

Part of Royal Roads Military College

Cadets had the opportunity to join the marching band.

flight photo

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1960 - 1962

Part of Royal Roads Military College

Flight photo on the Quarterdeck in Grant Block.

Operation Northbound - boat trip

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1960 - 1962

Part of Royal Roads Military College

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.

Operation Northbound - unpacking

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1960 - 1962

Part of Royal Roads Military College

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.

Operation Northbound

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1960 - 1962

Part of Royal Roads Military College

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.

Operation Northbound - volleyball game

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1960 - 1962

Part of Royal Roads Military College

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.

Operation Northbound - sunset trumpet

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1960 - 1962

Part of Royal Roads Military College

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.