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The 135 Squadron Commanding Officer Squadron Leader W. C. Connell shows off his Mae West with the unit's new Fighting Bull Dog emblem painted on it. A rare tradition, the emblem was worn on the Mae Wests of all 135 Squadron pilots. Connell was the CO of 135(F) Sqn. from July 19th, 1942 until October 30th, 1943, so he was the CO from the time they were still in Mossbank until after they had moved to Annette Island, Alaska. Later, he became the CO of 133(F) Squadron, RCAF, when 133 was at Tofino and Sea Island. Photo from G. Lawson Collection via Atlantic Aviation Museum