WWII Canadian MIAAircrew Database

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An update on preserving legacies through collective action: The WWII Canadian Missing in Action (MIA) aircrew database. Revue Air Force Magazine, Canada’s Air Force Heritage Voice. RACF Association.
Posted December 18, 2025Read more
Recording of the launch of this database on May 8. Learn more about this project.
Posted July 11, 2025Read more
The database was featured in the RCAF magazine. Royal Canadian Air Force Association. (2025). Preserving Legacies through Collective Action. Revue Airforce Magazine, 49 (1), p.50-51. https://magazine.rcafassociation.ca
Posted July 9, 2025Read more
Interesting podcast with Dr. Bergeron and Dr. Taylor explaining what the WWII Canadian MIA Aircrew Database is and how to get involved.
Posted July 9, 2025Read more
Check out our YouTube Channel for videos and additional information.
Posted April 22, 2025Read more
Here is an example of how historical research led to an active recovery mission in Canada of a WWII Canadian Aircrew MIA Leading Aircraftman Theodore Bates - Canada
Posted April 14, 2025Read more
This is an example of how conducting historical research can make a difference and how independent researchers can complete historical and archived research to honour those missing with no known grave.
Posted April 3, 2025Read more