WW2 Official RCAF Royal Canadian Air Force Life Rafts Fish Training Photograph for Sale

WW2 Official RCAF Royal Canadian Air Force Life Rafts Fish Training Photograph For Sale

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WW2 Official RCAF Royal Canadian Air Force Life Rafts Fish Training Photograph:
$34.95

A photo found with a group of instructional photos from the AAFNS in Hondo, Texas during WW2. I am guessing it is from there because it is not stamped on the back but there are similar pictures in the group that are and this is obviously from that set.
This one is a copy stamped from the RCAF. It was probably a part of their training program during the British Commonwealth Air Training Program (BCATP), which was Canada\'s largest contribution to the war effort during WW2.
It appears to be a display showing two models of survival rafts. Also, mounted fish which I presume was used to instruct pilots on local wildlife for survival? Or who knows, this is Canada, right :). I am not sure why this would be in the group other than it just came with the other photos from Canada to Hondo as part of the group.AAFNS was the Army Air Force Navigational School at Hondo Air Base during WW2. They trained bomber and transport navigators.
On the back you see the official stamp of the RCAF:
RCAF Photograph Crown Copyright Negative EN
No. 990R Unit___A very rare and unique photo. The history of the Hondo Air Base is extensive and online, check it out on Wikia.
Be sure to check out the other photos I have listed from this grouping.Measures 8 x 10
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