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Armed Forces Bands in Canada

Large regimental bands first came to Canada in the late 18th century. By 1869, there were some 46 bands in the Canadian militia. The first regular armed forces bands in Canada were formed in 1899. Their main purpose has been to provide music for military or public functions. As of 2023, there were a total of 73 bands in the Canadian Armed Forces: 53 in the Army, 12 in the Air Force, and 8 in the Navy.

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Ed Branch

Ed Branch is pictured here in his flight suit, standing in front of his parents' home in Windsor, Ontario on the day he graduated from flight training in 1943.

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Ed Branch

Ed Branch is pictured here in the front row, fourth from the left, in a group photograph taken when he first started training at E.F.T.S. in Toronto, Ontario, July 2, 1942.

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Ed Branch

Flying Officer Ed Branch is pictured here standing in front of his parents' home in Windsor, Ontario on August 22, 1943.

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Cecil Hancock

Graduating class for Navigational School. Portage La Prairie, July, 1943. After this class, the men got their wings and were sent overseas.

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Fraser Muir

Fraser Muir's Crew, 1944. Top: John Broscoe, Bomb Aimer; Ken Thompson, Wireless Operator; Kenny Parkinson, Engineer; Jack Paine, Navigator. Bottom: Fraser Muir, Mid-Upper Gunner; Tommy Groves, Pilot; Blair McSwane, Tail Gunner.