Aylmer Legion Branch 33 commemorates the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Britain

Alana Repstock

On Sunday, September 15, the Aylmer Legion Branch 33 commemorated the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, a key moment in Canadian military history.

During the battle, over 100 Canadians in the Royal Air Force and Royal Canadian Air Force defended England, playing a crucial role in halting the German advance. Their courage marked a turning point in the Second World War and paved the way for Europe's liberation.

Photo 1: Veteran Claude Filiatreault, member of the Aylmer Legion Branch 33 Colour Party, stands bearing the Quebec flag during the ceremony to commemorate the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. (AR) Sunday, September 15, 2024. Photo: Alana Repstock

Photo 3: Cadet Flight Sergeant Gagnon, Escadron 500 Outaouais, playing the trumpet at the ceremony to commemorate the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. (AR) Sunday, September 15, 2024. Photo: Alana Repstock

Photo 5: Retired Colonel Paul Fleury congratulating cadets from Escadron 500 Outaouais after the ceremony to commemorate the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. (AR) Sunday, September 15, 2024. Photo: Alana Repstock

Photo 6: A wreath was laid at Aylmer Legion Branch 33 to honour the 1,542 Allied lives lost during the Battle of Britain, including 23 Canadian pilots. (AR) Sunday, September 15, 2024. Photo: Alana Repstock