+ECplus3 Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Remembrance Day 2013 Geocoin This year's Remembrance Day geocoin celebrates the accomplishments of the RCAF during the Second World War. Although over 90,000 Canadians served overseas in the RCAF, most were embedded in RAF squadrons. Only in Bomber Command did Canada have an identifiable presence. No. 6 Group (RCAF) was formed on 25 October 1942 with eight squadrons. At the peak of its strength it consisted of 14 squadrons and was headquartered near Harrogate, Yorkshire. No 6. Group flew 40,822 operational sorties during the war, mostly against the industrial complexes of the Ruhr Valley. The crest of No. 6 group was a red maple leaf superimposed over the white rose of Yorkshire. Their motto was Sollertia et Ingenium ("Initiative and Skill"). The workhorse of No. 6 group was the Lancaster B X which was built in Canada by Victory Aircraft. Finishes: Antique Bronze, Antique Silver, Antique Copper, Satin Silver, Satin Gold Size: 45 mm diameter Thickness: 3.0 mm Trackable: Geocaching.com Icon?: Yes! Coins are available now! http://phdcoins.ca Quote Link to comment
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