Dunlap, Clarence R.: my Air Force recollections (March 1 - April 21, 1983)

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An interview/narrative of Clarence R. Dunlap's experiences during World War II. Air Marshal Dunlap, C.B.E., served with the Royal Canadian Air Force. Interview took place on March 1, 10, 17 and April 21, 1983.

ABSTRACT: Air Marshal Clarence R. Dunlap, C.B.E. Royal Canadian Air Force (Reel 21, Side 1) (Interviews by Chris Bell - not part of this series. Some duplication of material in earlier interviews.) Pre-war social life. Establishment of the RCAF. Photographic detachments. Service in the Queen Charlotte Islands. Marriage. Ground rules for officer's promotion. (95:00) (Reel 21, Side 2, interviewed by Chris Bell) The air force in the 1920/1930's, junior officer's quarters, social life centred in the mess, games and dinners. Married quarters. Mess customs, attendance required at functions, food and drink. Sports considered an important activity. (95:00) (Reel 22, Side 1) Social aspects; some characters. The officer's mess at Rockcliffe. The general lack of funds for the forces. In the 1950's considers that the cancellation of the Avro Arrow fighter aircraft was a "disaster". Chaplain services. Customs of the mess for officers and their wives, considered to be part of their social education. It was important to have a career asset in one's wife. (95:00) (Reel 22, Side 2) Uniform requirements, including full dress. A walking stick was required uniform in the pre-war era. Mess kit. Batmen. In those days, worked closely with the army. Side arms for officers: only carried one in North Africa, not because of the enemy, but because of the "friendly" natives! General remarks. (80:00)

Rank: Air Marshal. Medals and Honours: Order of the British Empire (CBE)

Interviewee: Dunlap, Clarence R., b. 1908

Interviewer: Bell, Chris

In Collection:
Contributor Subject Language Date created Relation
  • Air Marshal Dunlap's further distinctions include the Silver Star (U.S.A.) and Croix de Guerre (France).
  • Part of the Reginald H. Roy collection of interviews.
Resource type Rights statement Extent
  • 8 sound recordings (MP3)
Geographic coverage Coordinates
  • 53.00403, -132.03425
  • 32.95337, 9.97559
Additional physical characteristics
  • Two original sound tape reels (ca. 365 min.) : 1 7/8 ips, 2 track, mono. (nos. 21-22) ; 4 sound cassette copies : standard, mono. (nos. 40-43) in Special Collections.
Physical repository Collection
  • Canadian Military Oral History Collection
Provider Genre Archival item identifier
  • DCR_253
Fonds title Fonds identifier Is referenced by Date digitized
  • September 15, 2011
Technical note
  • Digital sound recording in .wav format at 16 bits and 44 kHz. In .mp3 format at 56 kbps and 24 kHz. Digitized by JF, technical and cataloguing metadata provided by JF and JP. Transferred from audio reel to audio cassette between 1987-1997. Interview migrated to digital format for UVic Special Collections in 2011. Migration metadata by KD and MT.
Rights
  • This interview has been posted with the understanding that it may be used for research purposes only. Should the interviewee or their heirs have any objections to this interview being accessible on the Internet, it will be removed promptly. Contact UVic Special Collections for permission if using for other than research purposes: speccoll@uvic.ca
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