Check the listing for details. 408 RCAF Goose Squadron Photo Negative Commanding Officer Smoking Pipe WW2. Condition: Used. Listed at 10.08 USD. WELCOME TO BEANSANTIQUES We are proud to announce that we are ebay.ca's winner of the 2010 Family Business Of The Year We are offering to you a great piece of Canadian Military History. This is a photo negative is about 4" x 6" and is of the Commanding Officer of the 408th Goose Squadron in WW2 In good shape with normal age wear. This piece came to us with a large collection that was put together for a re-union of the 408th Goose Squadron in 1968 at the Shore Club in Hubbards Nova Scotia. Looks to be an original WW2 years negative but could also have been made from an original negative or photo for this reunion in 1968. Please use the zoom on the photos to grade this rare old piece Free shipping to Canada and the USA We mail next day after payment A rare piece to add to your fine collection. Any questions please email. Check our other listings Please consider the photos to be part of the description. Thanks for looking at this piece and have a great day A SHORT HISTORY OF THE SQUADRON FOLLOWS. No. 408 Squadron was formed at Lindholme, Yorkshire, on June 24, 1941 and served overseas in the Second world war. This RCAF squadron took part in the first 1,000-bomber raid on Germany, flew many missions against naval and industrial targets, and played an active part in Gardening (mine laying) for victory. Beginning operations with Hampdens in 1941, No. 408 was given Halifaxs towards the end of the following year and later (August 1943) Lancaster II's. In the summer of 1944 it returned to Halifaxs and dropped "well over 10,000 tons of bombs and mines". The 408th gained more than 210 awards, including 160 DFC's and over 30 DFM's. The squadron was disbanded September 1945. In 1970 the Squadron moved to CFB Edmonton where it re-formed as 408 Tactical Helicopter Sqn and is operating today. aw8877-78