Flight Lieutenant Newton Reid Brydon

My grandfather, Flight Lieutenant Newton Reid Brydon DFC served with the 408 Squadron in World War 2. He completed 47 bombing raids. No small task! He enlisted with his brother. Unfortunately his brother was killed after one week of action. Newton stayed in until the job was done. My mother just found a speech that he gave to a group of students in Hope BC where he lived in his later years. I sent it to my daughters principal today where she read it to the whole school. I hope…

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408 Squadron Association would like to tell your story

Tell Us Your Story! As we take time around Remembrance Day to remember those who served, and especially those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, the 408 Squadron Association is looking to capture stories about former 408 Squadron personnel. Whether you served with 408 Squadron yourself, or one of your family members served with us, we would like to share your story on our Association website. Although our focus will be on members who served during the Second World War, we encourage memories from those who served during any era of…

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