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First World War (1914-1918)
Canadians in the Royal Naval Air Service

Among the Canadians serving with the Royal Navy were those in its aviation branch, the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS). They included aces and future leaders of the Royal Canadian Air Force. The dangers they faced included the enemy, the elements, and their own unreliable aircraft.

Model, Felixstowe F2A
Model, Felixstowe F2A

This model of a Felixstowe F2A represents a type of flying boat used by the Royal Naval Air Service in patrols against U-Boats, Zeppelins (airships), and German bombers.

The RNAS used the manoeuvrable Felixstowe F2A as a patrol aircraft, particularly over the North Sea, where it fought enemy patrol and fighter aircraft and hunted submarines. The F2A also flew defensive missions against Zeppelins and bombers seeking to attack British cities and towns.

Model Flying Boat, Felixstowe F2A
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Service Dress Cap, Royal Naval Air Service
Service Dress Jacket, Royal Naval Air Service
Flying Helmet, Royal Naval Air Service
Medal Set, Air Vice Marshal Raymond Collishaw
Wristwatch, Flight Lieutenant Henry Botterell
Medal Set, Captain Arthur Brown
Propeller Fragments, Flight Lieutenant Harry Wambolt
Memorial Plaque, Flight Lieutenant Harry Wambolt
Model, Felixstowe F2A
Flight Commander Wilfred Austin Curtis
Telegram Confirming Flight Lieutenant Harry Wambolt's Death
Letter to Flight Lieutenant Harry Wambolt's Parents