UPDATED – On the Set With Kolo Productions
NOTE: This is an update to my original May 28 post (see below). Having shot the two rolls of film using the
Lt. Dwight E. Dolan
It’s sometimes a bit of a struggle to locate information on the many Canadian combat photographers who served during WWII, but just
SJOERD DE VRIJ – THE FLAME OF FREEDOM: English Version
Schools and educators in Canada looking for a unique resource regarding the participation of the Canadian military and their Allies during WWII
PUBLIC RELATIONS WAR DIARY 5-6th, June 44
5 JUNE 44 The advance detachment set sail with the assault invasion fleet for the Norman Coast of France. All coys. furthering
Faces to Graves
I was recently approached about a very special event that is taking place this year in Holland. Running from, April 30th to
Sgt. Harry Henry Alfred Barnett – KIA
“Sgt. Barnett had a standing assignment to secure aerial cine photographs of battle areas as required and when possible to arrange flights
Charmian Odette Sansom – Canadian Publicity Officer
Feature photo courtesy of Mark Barrington of Australia, who shared his copy of a 1945 Picture Post magazine that featured Canadian Lt.
Rosemary Bergeron – Canadian Film History Pioneer
It is with a very sad and heavy heart to announce the passing of a much loved, and respected friend of the
Library & Archives Canada, “Nothing to Chance…”
As a visitor to the CFPU website, I wanted to introduce you to a few of the many, dedicated individuals employed at
RCAF War Artist-Photographer
I wanted to share an amazing story I recently read on the Globe & Mail website, written by Roy MacGregor. The article
NEW! Military Photographer Profiles
To celebrate Remembrance Day this year, I wanted to introduce a new feature on the website now easily accessed via the dropdown
The Fate of Sgt. Lloyd Millon – Known Unto God
Reposted here to commemorate the missing in action of Sgt. Lloyd Millon, CFPU cameraman, 78 years ago today. Sgt. Millon was engaged
Milfoto Reunion 2022
by: Shawn M. Kent (CPO 1 Ret’d) Since the 1960s serving and retired military photographers have come together for an informal reunion.
Glory of the Innocents: Dieppe Decoded by Richard Tomkies
In honour of the 80th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid, I am reposting this article by Richard Tomkies, initially published on: Nov
Green Fields Beyond – a CFPU – inspired diorama by Colin Sibilleau
All images credit: Colin Sibilleau The Sherman III « BOMB » of the Sherbrooke Fusiliers was possibly the only Canadian Sherman to roll
