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Scanned from a scrapbook of a cadet at Royal Roads Military College, September 1960 - June 1962. Images include arrival at college, obstacle course, parades, dances, sports. The cadet was assistant to Mr. Freely, who was the photographer at the time.
Digital images only
The scrapbook was lent to RRU Archives for scanning and returned to owner
James Bradbury wrote up a brief document that describes some of the photos. Information available as a Word document and is included in the individual images where related.
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These ceremonial flags were flown on parade, carried by a colour guard.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning..
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Hatley Castle was used as an administration building during the military college era. Note the naval flag standard in front of the castle.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook..
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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Commandants of the three military colleges, 1960, left to right: Captain JAT Marcel Jette, College Militaire Royale; Brigadier WAB Anderson, Royal Military College; Group Captain AF Avant, Royal Roads Military College.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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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.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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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.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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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!
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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Class photograph. Whereas recruits were assigned alphabetically to flights, classes were a mix of surnames.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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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".
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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Cartier Flight lined up prior to start of recruit obstacle course. First challenge is to undertake the course with jackets worn backwards!
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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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".
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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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".
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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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".
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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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".
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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Photograph taken during recruit obstacle course some weeks after recruits arrived at the college. The obstacle course finishes across the lower pond in the gardens.
Upon completion of the obstacle course, "recruits" are then referred to as "first year cadets".
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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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.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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Publicity photo of naval cadets on a military training weekend. Familiarization trip on HMCS Jonquire.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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"Value of Training" sign which still hangs in the gymnasium on campus.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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Professor Dr. John Duffus demonstrates electrical controls to Cadet Bradbury and Larry Cunningham.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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First year cadets are given a tour of the naval museum.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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First year cadets tour the naval museum
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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Physical training was an important part of military college life, and this image shows exercises completed in the gymansium.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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Royal Roads rugby team wore white, HMCS in gold/blue. It is believed that this was the annual "Admiral HIbbard Trophy" game.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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This is a publicity photograph of a cadet taken for his hometown newspaper. The donor adds, "Ocdt Bradbury ready for Christmas holidays!! Those weren't my suitcases.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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Christmas exams marked the end of the term for cadets. This image shows them writing them on the Quarterdeck in Grant Block.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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The cadet Christmas choir sings on the mistral's balcony on the main staircase in Hatley Castle.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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This is a photo taken at the annual Christmas Ball. Cadet Wing Commander John Pirquet is in the photo. The cadet to the left of Commissioner is MT "Mike" Saker who retired as a rear admiral.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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This is a photo taken at the annual Christmas Ball.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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Soccer game on the lower field.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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Officer cadets James Bradbury and Larry Cardiff were assigned to be host/guide for visiting paperboys from the Calgary Herald, Spring 1961.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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Annual inter-flight swim competition for first year cadets, Spring 1961.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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Annual inter-flight swim competition for first-year cadets. In this photo, Officer Cadet Bradbury is in the far lane and won the event.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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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.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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Annual inter-flight swim competition for first-year cadets. Winning flight competitors celebrate by flinging their leader into the pool.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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A full dress parade, perhaps for a VIP visit (likely not the 1961 graduation parade).
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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Cadets also learned boxing in their physical training classes. This was a recruit class, winter 1960.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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Rugby game on the lower field.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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"War canoe" competition on the Lagoon, Spring 1961.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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"War canoe" competition on the Lagoon, Spring 1961.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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"War canoe" competition on the Lagoon, Spring 1961.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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Day Sail for selected cadets on HMCS Oriole, Spring 1961.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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Day Sail for selected cadets on HMCS Oriole, Spring 1961.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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Day Sail for selected cadets on HMCS Oriole, Spring 1961.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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Cadets during sailing training.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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Cadets during sailing training.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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Cadets sailing.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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Cadets had the opportunity to join the marching band.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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Flight photo on the Quarterdeck in Grant Block.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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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.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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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.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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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.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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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.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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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.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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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.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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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.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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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.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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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.
Photos are arranged in the manner in which they appeared in the original scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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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.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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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.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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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.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.
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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.
Images in the series are in the order in which they appear in the scrapbook.
This image was part of a scrapbook lent to RRU Archives for scanning.