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Canadian Pilots of the Great War

Speaker: Colin Buxton
Barker Camel

This lecture will be a detailed and well-illustrated look at the lives and actions of three of the lesser-known pilots from Canada. It will include two winners of the Victoria Cross and a general overview of the tremendous Canadian contribution to the Royal Flying Corps, Royal Naval Air Service, and the Royal Air Force.

Members and non-members of The Western Front Association are equally welcome. Any new visitors are guaranteed a friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome from a group of like-minded enthusiasts.

Event organiser: Tyneside branch
16 February 2026 19:45 to 16 February 2026 22:00
Allotment Social Club, North Terrace, West Allotment, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE27 ODN
Branch contacts
Rob Horne
(Branch Chairman)
Email Rob Horne

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