Wayne Linton of Islay, Alberta, with Japanese sword.

Wayne Linton was an airpilot in the Royal Canadian Air Force in Burma during Second World War. He was presented with a Japanese sword during surrender. Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in 1946, Non-Commissioned Officer's sword and flag by the infantry who were grateful for his regular flights bringing in supplies.

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Date n.d.

Creator Unknown

Person(s) or Group(s) Linton, Wayne

Genre Negatives, Photographs

Place Alberta

Subject Canadian Air Force--Personalities, Canadian Air Force--Uniforms, Islay, Alberta--Personalities, Pilots, World War, 1939-1945

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Fonds/Collection Historical Committee of the Morrison Museum Association collection

Reference code CA ACU GBA C0041

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Unique identifier CU1100466

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"Wayne Linton of Islay, Alberta, with Japanese sword.", unknown date, (CU1100466) by Unknown. Courtesy of Glenbow Library and Archives, Libraries and Cultural Resources Digital Collections, University of Calgary.