The Gordon Mallett Archive

Pilot-signed covers from Canadian Airmail flights, pilots A–Z.

This archive honours the late Gordon Mallett, whose lifelong passion for aviation history, especially Alberta’s pioneering northern airmail flights, enriched Canadian aerophilately. A dedicated CAS member, he compiled the Canadian Aerophilatelist index, chronicled Walter Hale’s Arctic airmail, led the Katherine Stinson commemorations, and generously shared his research with fellow collectors.

Click a cover or signature to open the full scan. Dates are taken from the postmark where legible, otherwise from The Air Mails of Canada and Newfoundland 2 (AMCN2, American Air Mail Society, 2022), which is also the source for routes and catalogue numbers.

PilotRouteDate flownAMCN2 no.Signed coverPilot signatureNotes
Allen, Edward A.Montreal – Vancouver1 March 19393903zCover signed by Allen, Edward A.: Montreal – Vancouver, 1 March 1939Signature of Allen, Edward A.Signed “Edmund Allan F/O”; name from AMCN2 Section 26 (Allen, Edward A., 1939, 3903). Cover also signed by H. M. Kennedy, B. A. Rawson, M. B. Barclay and D. R. MacLaren.
Other items: Calgary – Vancouver, 2 March 1939
Atkinson, Dale S.Narrow Lake – Rolling Portage25 January 19282803fCover signed by Atkinson, Dale S.: Narrow Lake – Rolling Portage, 25 January 1928Signature of Atkinson, Dale S.Postmark not legible; date and route from AMCN2 (Western Canada Airways, G-CAGD). Cover reads “First Official Air Mail Flight from Narrow Lake, Ont.”
Barclay, M. B. “Jock”Calgary – Vancouver2 March 19393903aeCover signed by Barclay, M. B. “Jock”: Calgary – Vancouver, 2 March 1939Signature of Barclay, M. B. “Jock”Cover also signed by Edmund Allan.
Other items: Montreal – Vancouver, 1 March 1939
Becker, Charles “Cy”Mirror Landing – McLennan17 June 19303031aCover signed by Becker, Charles “Cy”: Mirror Landing – McLennan, 17 June 1930Signature of Becker, Charles “Cy”Emergency flight after a Northern Alberta Railways washout; Commercial Airways. Countersigned by R. W. Hale, Inspector of Postal Service.
Other items: McLennan – Mirror Landing, 18 June 1930 (AMCN2 3031) · Flight details · Flight map
Bell, I. H.Moose Jaw (TCA North Star crash)8 April 1954—––No pilot-signed cover in the collection; Capt. Bell died in the crash. AMCN2 Section 26 lists Bell, 1954.
Other items: Crash cover (not pilot-signed) · Mailing cover · Story
Bibby, Richard H.Brantford – London5 June 19313119bCover signed by Bibby, Richard H.: Brantford – London, 5 June 1931Signature of Bibby, Richard H.Brantford Air Meet special flight.
Bogart, Curtis C.Kewagama – Rouyn2 October 19343423aCover signed by Bogart, Curtis C.: Kewagama – Rouyn, 2 October 1934Signature of Bogart, Curtis C.General Airways.
Other items: Rouyn – Kewagama, 2 October 1934
Brady, W. D. “Don”Vancouver – Montreal1 March 19393903alCover signed by Brady, W. D. “Don”: Vancouver – Montreal, 1 March 1939Signature of Brady, W. D. “Don”Signed vertically along the left edge with a second (captain’s) signature; partly cut off at the edge of the scan.
Broatch, B. W. “Bill”Montreal Lake – Lac la Ronge7 June 19323215bCover signed by Broatch, B. W. “Bill”: Montreal Lake – Lac la Ronge, 7 June 1932Signature of Broatch, B. W. “Bill”Brooks Airways.
Other items: Prince Albert – Montreal Lake, 7 June · Prince Albert – Lac la Ronge, 7 June · Lac la Ronge – Montreal Lake, 8 June · Lac la Ronge – Prince Albert, 8 June · Montreal Lake – Prince Albert, 8 June · Complete set
Brown, Francis RoyBissett – Great Falls15 February 19333309eCover signed by Brown, Francis Roy: Bissett – Great Falls, 15 February 1933Signature of Brown, Francis RoyCanadian Airways. Not A. Roy Brown of First World War fame.
Other items: Great Falls – Bissett · Great Falls – Wadhope · Bissett – Wadhope · Wadhope – Bissett · Wadhope – Great Falls · Signatures · Notes · Prairie item z-7b · Prairie item z-7h
Brown, H. A.Coppermine – Edmonton (final leg of the North West Passage Route, east–west)25–27 January 19403819 / 3819aCover signed by Brown, H. A.: Coppermine – Edmonton (final leg of the North West Passage Route, east–west), 25–27 January 1940Signature of Brown, H. A.Brown’s leg dated from AMCN2 (MacKenzie Air Service); cover postmarked Lake Harbour 20 July 1938. Lake Harbour origin suggests 3819a (other points – Edmonton), to confirm. Also signed by Capt. T. Smellie of RMS Nascopie and others; certified by R. W. Hale.
Other items: Reverse · U of A alumni magazine article · Second cover (U of A), front · Second cover (U of A), reverse
Bryant, Alys McKeyVancouver (commemorative cover; not a mail flight)31 July 19383829Cover signed by Bryant, Alys McKey: Vancouver (commemorative cover; not a mail flight), 31 July 1938Signature of Bryant, Alys McKeyMarks the 25th anniversary of the first flight in Canada by a woman (31 July 1913).
Other items: Notes
Buchanan, W. J.Medicine Hat – Winnipeg3 March 19303011yCover signed by Buchanan, W. J.: Medicine Hat – Winnipeg, 3 March 1930Signature of Buchanan, W. J.Prairie Air Mail inauguration, Western Canada Airways. Cover also signed by H. Hollick-Kenyon.
Other items: Winnipeg – North Battleford (with C. M. G. Farrell) · Winnipeg – Saskatoon (with C. M. G. Farrell) · Prairie item z-7c · Prairie item z-7d · Prairie item z-7g · Prairie item z-7h · Prairie item z-7j · Prairie item z-7l · Prairie inauguration notes
Burge, Glyn R.Haileybury – Rouyn12 August 1926FA2611Cover signed by Burge, Glyn R.: Haileybury – Rouyn, 12 August 1926Signature of Burge, Glyn R.Elliot-Fairchild Air Transport semi-official stamp (CL10); signature in the two-line cachet on the back.
Burton, E. C. (per file name)Red Lake – Rolling Portage10 May 1927WC2707(c)––No confirmed Burton signature. AMCN2 names the pilot of this flight as F. J. Stevenson; the cover is addressed to E. C. Burton at Rolling Portage and the signature over the cachet does not read clearly as Burton. AMCN2 Section 26’s only Burton is Lt. Edward C. B. Burton (1918, PF-10). The cover is therefore also linked under Stevenson.
Other items: Cover addressed to E. C. Burton
Calder, Paul B.Edmonton – Fort McMurray30 December 1932CA3201Cover signed by Calder, Paul B.: Edmonton – Fort McMurray, 30 December 1932Signature of Calder, Paul B.Canadian Airways “First Sticker Flight” (company stamp CL51).
Other items: Reverse · Flight details · Calgary – Edmonton, 17 Aug 1931 (#1) · Calgary – Edmonton (#2) · Calgary – Edmonton (#3) · Calgary – Edmonton (#4) · Calgary – Edmonton flight details · Fort McMurray – Edmonton, 3 Jan 1933 (flown by Calder; signed by A. L. Anderson after Calder’s death) · Fort McMurray – Edmonton, reverse
Catton, W. E.Norway House – Winnipeg15 January 19353505eCover signed by Catton, W. E.: Norway House – Winnipeg, 15 January 1935Signature of Catton, W. E.AMCN2 dates the return flight 15 January; this cover is postmarked Norway House 14 January 1935.
Other items: Anecdotes
Cheesman, S. A. “Al”Aklavik – Edmonton (Soviet Search Expedition, first non-stop flight)18 March 19383809Cover signed by Cheesman, S. A. “Al”: Aklavik – Edmonton (Soviet Search Expedition, first non-stop flight), 18 March 1938Signature of Cheesman, S. A. “Al”Image from the Jack Knight Air Log (March 2007), not an original cover. Also signed by H. Wilkins (leader), Allan Dyne and others.
Cruickshank, A. D.Fort Resolution – The Pas (MacAlpine Rescue Search)2 Nov – 4 Dec 19292961Cover signed by Cruickshank, A. D.: Fort Resolution – The Pas (MacAlpine Rescue Search), 2 Nov – 4 Dec 1929Signature of Cruickshank, A. D.Signatures only; no signed cover in the collection. Flight and number from AMCN2 Section 26 and Section 5.
Other items: Signature in Walter Hale’s cigarette case
Dickins, Clennell H. “Punch”Fort McMurray – Great Bear Lake20 June 19323217Cover signed by Dickins, Clennell H. “Punch”: Fort McMurray – Great Bear Lake, 20 June 1932Signature of Dickins, Clennell H. “Punch”Also signed by R. W. Hale, Postal Superintendent, and local postmasters.
Other items: Cover #2 · Cover #3 · Wardair postcard, 13 Nov 1981 (front) · Wardair postcard, 13 Nov 1981 (signatures) · Saskatoon – Winnipeg, 10 Dec 1928 (signed in error; P. B. Calder flew Saskatoon – Regina)
Edmison, T. F. “Kelly”Vancouver – Montreal1 March 19393903alCover signed by Edmison, T. F. “Kelly”: Vancouver – Montreal, 1 March 1939Signature of Edmison, T. F. “Kelly”Signed “Capt. K. Edmison”. Same cover as Storie; also signed by F. M. McGregor, B. A. Rawson and D. R. MacLaren.
Ewart, F. J.Bradore Bay – Ottawa (per S.S. Empress of Britain)17 July 19323233Cover signed by Ewart, F. J.: Bradore Bay – Ottawa (per S.S. Empress of Britain), 17 July 1932Signature of Ewart, F. J.AMCN2 gives 17 July for the relay flight; Ottawa backstamp 18 July 1932. Composite scan (front and back); same cover as Harding, McNab and Ogilvie-Forbes.
Farrell, C. M. G. “Con”Saskatoon – Regina3 March 19303011aiCover signed by Farrell, C. M. G. “Con”: Saskatoon – Regina, 3 March 1930Signature of Farrell, C. M. G. “Con”Regular Prairie Air Mail Service inauguration, Western Canada Airways.
Other items: Winnipeg – North Battleford (with W. J. Buchanan) · Winnipeg – Saskatoon (with W. J. Buchanan) · Edmonton – Moose Jaw, 10 Dec 1930 · Calgary – Edmonton, 17 Aug 1931 · Calgary – Edmonton (copy #2) · Calgary – Edmonton (copy #3) · Prairie item z-7d · Prairie item z-7f · Prairie item z-7i · Prairie item z-7l · Prairie inauguration notes
Farrington, A. H.Lethbridge – Calgary15 January 19313101Cover signed by Farrington, A. H.: Lethbridge – Calgary, 15 January 1931Signature of Farrington, A. H.Western Canada Airways.
Other items: Reverse · Letter, 26 Feb 1931
Field, E. R. R. “Ted”Prince George – Ware12 March 19383807Cover signed by Field, E. R. R. “Ted”: Prince George – Ware, 12 March 1938Signature of Field, E. R. R. “Ted”
Forester, Norman G.Red Lake – Kenora11 December 19343433cCover signed by Forester, Norman G.: Red Lake – Kenora, 11 December 1934Signature of Forester, Norman G.Canadian Airways.
Fowler, Walter W.Grindstone Island – Charlottetown10 February 19333305aCover signed by Fowler, Walter W.: Grindstone Island – Charlottetown, 10 February 1933Signature of Fowler, Walter W.Signed “W. Fowler – Pilot, Canadian Airways Ltd”.
Other items: Duplicate · Charlottetown – Grindstone Island, 7 Feb 1933 · Halifax – Sydney, 29 Jul 1935 · Sydney – Halifax, 29 Jul 1935 · Halifax – Sydney, 1 Aug 1935
George, Ronald F.Winnipeg – Norway House14 January 19353505Cover signed by George, Ronald F.: Winnipeg – Norway House, 14 January 1935Signature of George, Ronald F.Winnipeg postmark 14 January; Norway House receiver 15 January (file name gives 15 January).
Other items: Catton anecdotes
Gilbert, Walter E.Rae – Camsell River5 December 19333349Cover signed by Gilbert, Walter E.: Rae – Camsell River, 5 December 1933Signature of Gilbert, Walter E.Postmarked Rae 5 December 1933 (file name gives 12 December). Also signed by H. C. Neal, P.O. Dept. on flight.
Other items: Camsell River – Cameron Bay, 5 Dec 1933 · Coppermine – Cameron Bay, 27 Jan 1934 · Aklavik – Herschel Island, 4 Feb 1935 · Herschel Island – Aklavik #1 · Herschel Island – Aklavik #2 · Beauval – Dore Lake, 18 Sep 1935
Glen, David P.Red Lake – Golden Arm8 June 19363605Cover signed by Glen, David P.: Red Lake – Golden Arm, 8 June 1936Signature of Glen, David P.Canadian Airways.
Harding, David A. (Lt.)Bradore Bay – Ottawa (per S.S. Empress of Britain)17 July 19323233Cover signed by Harding, David A. (Lt.): Bradore Bay – Ottawa (per S.S. Empress of Britain), 17 July 1932Signature of Harding, David A. (Lt.)AMCN2 gives 17 July; Ottawa backstamp 18 July 1932. Same cover as Ewart, McNab and Ogilvie-Forbes.
Hatton, V. J. “Shorty”Montreal – Windsor15 July 19292945Cover signed by Hatton, V. J. “Shorty”: Montreal – Windsor, 15 July 1929Signature of Hatton, V. J. “Shorty”Inauguration of the Toronto – Hamilton – London – Windsor – Detroit service; AMCN2 lists Hatton as the Toronto – Detroit pilot and notes Montreal mail to all points flown that day. Also signed by J. A. Young, pilot of the Montreal connecting flight.
Other items: Rimouski – Havre St. Pierre, 17 Dec 1936 (facsimile signature) · Havre St. Pierre – Rimouski, 18 Dec 1936 (facsimile) · Port Menier – Rimouski, 25 Dec 1936 (facsimile)
Hill, S. L.Siscoe – Pascalis15 September 19323245Cover signed by Hill, S. L.: Siscoe – Pascalis, 15 September 1932Signature of Hill, S. L.
Other items: Both sides · Anecdotes · Bourlamaque – Siscoe, 11 Jan 1935 · Siscoe – Val d’Or, 11 Jan 1935 · Siscoe – Val d’Or notes
Hollick-Kenyon, HerbertMedicine Hat – Moose Jaw3 March 19303011wCover signed by Hollick-Kenyon, Herbert: Medicine Hat – Moose Jaw, 3 March 1930Signature of Hollick-Kenyon, HerbertRegular Prairie Air Mail Service inauguration, Western Canada Airways.
Other items: Medicine Hat – Winnipeg (with W. J. Buchanan) · Calgary – Medicine Hat · Prairie item z-7a · Prairie item z-7j · Prairie inauguration notes
Hoy, Ernest C. (Capt.)Calgary – Golden – Vernon (50th-anniversary re-enactment)2 August 19696943Cover signed by Hoy, Ernest C. (Capt.): Calgary – Golden – Vernon (50th-anniversary re-enactment), 2 August 1969Signature of Hoy, Ernest C. (Capt.)Re-enactment of Hoy’s 1919 Vancouver – Calgary flight, sponsored by the Vernon Flying Club.
Other items: Reverse · Flight details
Hughes, William H. “Billy”Montreal – Albany1 October 19282847Cover signed by Hughes, William H. “Billy”: Montreal – Albany, 1 October 1928Signature of Hughes, William H. “Billy”
Irvine, W. H.Natashquan – Havre St. Pierre15 December 19333351cCover signed by Irvine, W. H.: Natashquan – Havre St. Pierre, 15 December 1933Signature of Irvine, W. H.
Other items: Natashquan – Sept Iles, 15 Dec 1933
Jarvis, A. E. de M.Winnipeg – Pembina3 February 19313105Cover signed by Jarvis, A. E. de M.: Winnipeg – Pembina, 3 February 1931Signature of Jarvis, A. E. de M.Postmarked Winnipeg 2 February 1931; AMCN2 notes covers postmarked 2 February with cachet, flown 3 February.
Kennedy, H. MarlowToronto – Vancouver1 March 19393903tCover signed by Kennedy, H. Marlow: Toronto – Vancouver, 1 March 1939Signature of Kennedy, H. MarlowAlso signed by the District Director of Postal Services and a co-pilot.
Other items: Montreal – Vancouver, 1 Mar 1939
Kubicek, Ernest W.Edmonton – Grande Prairie17 March 19373703aCover signed by Kubicek, Ernest W.: Edmonton – Grande Prairie, 17 March 1937Signature of Kubicek, Ernest W.United Air Transport. Image also shows the Grande Prairie – Edmonton return cover (19 March, 3703p).
Other items: Cover #2 · Cover #3 · Cover #4
Langford, H. H.Amos – Chibougamau18 September 19303053Cover signed by Langford, H. H.: Amos – Chibougamau, 18 September 1930Signature of Langford, H. H.
Other items: Chibougamau – Amos, 19 Sep 1930
Leigh, Z. LewisEdmonton – Grande Prairie4 July 19353515aCover signed by Leigh, Z. Lewis: Edmonton – Grande Prairie, 4 July 1935Signature of Leigh, Z. LewisEmergency flight after Northern Alberta Railways washouts, Canadian Airways. Also signed by the Inspector of Postal Service.
Luck, SheldonFort Grahame – Fort St. John15 January 19373701eCover signed by Luck, Sheldon: Fort Grahame – Fort St. John, 15 January 1937Signature of Luck, SheldonUnited Air Transport.
Other items: Finlay Forks – Fort St. John · Set of covers
MacDonald, A. F. “Sandy”Haileybury – Mud Lake21 July 19363609Cover signed by MacDonald, A. F. “Sandy”: Haileybury – Mud Lake, 21 July 1936Signature of MacDonald, A. F. “Sandy”Name from AMCN2 Section 26; the file name and AMCN2’s 3609 entry give “D. F. MacDonald”.
Other items: Mud Lake – Haileybury
MacLaren, Donald R. (Maj.)North Battleford – Edmonton3 March 19303011rCover signed by MacLaren, Donald R. (Maj.): North Battleford – Edmonton, 3 March 1930Signature of MacLaren, Donald R. (Maj.)Regular Prairie Air Mail Service inauguration, Western Canada Airways.
Other items: Regina – Edmonton, 3 Mar 1930 · Montreal – Vancouver, 1 Mar 1939 · Vancouver – Montreal, 1 Mar 1939 · Montreal, 1 Mar 1939 · Vancouver, 1 Mar 1939 · Montreal – Vancouver notes · Vancouver – Montreal notes · Prairie item z-7e · Prairie item z-7k · Prairie inauguration notes
Mattern, JimmieEdmonton – Toronto (per cover)27 July 19333337Cover signed by Mattern, Jimmie: Edmonton – Toronto (per cover), 27 July 1933Signature of Mattern, JimmieRound-the-world flight. Cover inscribed “Mattern Flight, Edmonton – Toronto”; AMCN2 3337 lists Edmonton – New York.
Other items: Copy #2 · Cover #3 · Edmonton, 17 Sep 1930 (questionable signature)
Maxwell, W. RoyNew York – Buffalo – Toronto – Red Lake (delivery flight of the Curtiss Lark)23 March 1926PE2601Cover signed by Maxwell, W. Roy: New York – Buffalo – Toronto – Red Lake (delivery flight of the Curtiss Lark), 23 March 1926Signature of Maxwell, W. RoyPatricia Airways and Exploration Co. Toronto postmark 23 March 1926; cachet states the letter was carried from New York via Buffalo to Toronto and on to Red Lake.
May, W. R. “Wop”Fort Resolution – Great Bear Lake6 December 19323247aCover signed by May, W. R. “Wop”: Fort Resolution – Great Bear Lake, 6 December 1932Signature of May, W. R. “Wop”Also signed by R. W. Hale, District Superintendent of Postal Service.
Other items: Fort McMurray – Arctic Red River, 10 Dec 1929 · Fort Smith – Fort McMurray, 13 Dec 1929 · Fort Resolution – Fort McMurray, 15 Dec 1929 · Fort Good Hope – Fort McMurray, 22 Dec 1929 · Fort Good Hope – Fort McMurray, 31 Dec 1929 · Carcajou – Peace River, 31 Jan 1931 · Peace River – Carcajou · Peace River – Fort Vermilion · Fort Vermilion – Peace River, 1 Feb 1931 · Rae – Great Bear Lake, 7 Dec 1932 · Great Bear Lake – Rae, 9 Dec 1932 · Signatures in Wop May’s book (Z-2) · Signature in Walter Hale’s cigarette case (Z-4) · Hale’s cigarette case notes (Z-3)
McConachie, Grant W.Prince George – Fort St. James2 June 19373709Cover signed by McConachie, Grant W.: Prince George – Fort St. James, 2 June 1937Signature of McConachie, Grant W.
Other items: Vancouver – Calgary, 25 May 1935 · Fort St. John – Fort St. James, 23 May 1936 #1 · copy #2 · copy #3 · Route appraisal flight details · Edmonton – Portland round trip, 2 Dec 1936 · reverse · Convention flight details · Prince George – Takla Landing, 2 Jun 1937 · Set of covers, 2 Jun 1937 · Prince George – Fort St. James, 3 Jun 1937 · Edmonton – Fort Nelson, 5 Jul 1937 #1 · Edmonton – Fort Nelson #2 · Fort Nelson – Whitehorse · Edmonton – Fort Nelson (facsimile) · Edmonton – Fort Nelson (facsimile, 2) · Edmonton – Whitehorse (facsimile) · White Horse – Dawson – Edmonton, 7 Jul 1937 · reverse · White Horse – Dawson – Edmonton flight details · Whitehorse – Edmonton, 8 Jul 1937 (facsimile) #1 · #2 · #3 · Whitehorse – Fort Nelson (facsimile) · Facsimile signatures notes · eBay item, Aug 2007 (1) · eBay item, Aug 2007 (2)
McCurdy, J. A. D.Halifax – Montreal (“Silver Dart” direct-service flight)1 June 19484805Cover signed by McCurdy, J. A. D.: Halifax – Montreal (“Silver Dart” direct-service flight), 1 June 1948Signature of McCurdy, J. A. D.
McGregor, F. MauriceVancouver – Lethbridge1 March 19393903akCover signed by McGregor, F. Maurice: Vancouver – Lethbridge, 1 March 1939Signature of McGregor, F. MauriceSigned vertically along the left edge.
Other items: Vancouver – Montreal, 1 Mar 1939 · Vancouver – Montreal (second cover)
McMillan, S. R. “Stan”Toronto – Quebec City (inaugural Wardair DC-10-30 “The Stan McMillan”)13 November 1981—Cover signed by McMillan, S. R. “Stan”: Toronto – Quebec City (inaugural Wardair DC-10-30 “The Stan McMillan”), 13 November 1981Signature of McMillan, S. R. “Stan”Wardair postcard signed on board by eight pilot families (see Ward notes); same postcard as Ward. Not listed in AMCN2.
Other items: Postcard notes (Ward file)
McMullen, Archie M.Cameron Bay – Camsell River9 December 19333349bCover signed by McMullen, Archie M.: Cameron Bay – Camsell River, 9 December 1933Signature of McMullen, Archie M.Also signed by H. C. Neal, P.O. Dept. on flight.
Other items: Cover #2 · Camsell River – Rae, 9 Dec 1933 · Embarras Portage – Fort Chipewyan, 17 Dec 1931 · Fort Chipewyan – Embarras Portage, 18 Dec 1931 · Vice-Regal Arctic Tour, 21 Jul 1937 · Vice-Regal Arctic Tour (copy #2)
McNab, E. A.Bradore Bay – Ottawa (per S.S. Empress of Britain)17 July 19323233Cover signed by McNab, E. A.: Bradore Bay – Ottawa (per S.S. Empress of Britain), 17 July 1932Signature of McNab, E. A.AMCN2 gives 17 July; Ottawa backstamp 18 July 1932. Same cover as Ewart, Harding and Ogilvie-Forbes.
McNeal, Cecil N.La Loche – Ile a la Crosse19 November 19363615dCover signed by McNeal, Cecil N.: La Loche – Ile a la Crosse, 19 November 1936Signature of McNeal, Cecil N.M & C Aviation Co. Registered.
McRorie, S. J.Sioux Lookout – Casummit Lake12 December 19343435Cover signed by McRorie, S. J.: Sioux Lookout – Casummit Lake, 12 December 1934Signature of McRorie, S. J.Canadian Airways.
Morgan, IanMontreal (commemorative cover, “Red Bird” Hammondsport flight)12 March 19333313Cover signed by Morgan, Ian: Montreal (commemorative cover, “Red Bird” Hammondsport flight), 12 March 1933Signature of Morgan, IanCommemorative cover; not a mail flight.
Ogilvie-Forbes, N. C.Bradore Bay – Ottawa (per S.S. Empress of Britain)17 July 19323233Cover signed by Ogilvie-Forbes, N. C.: Bradore Bay – Ottawa (per S.S. Empress of Britain), 17 July 1932Signature of Ogilvie-Forbes, N. C.AMCN2 gives 17 July; Ottawa backstamp 18 July 1932. Same cover as Ewart, Harding and McNab.
Patterson, John M.White Horse – Telegraph Creek28 February 1929YA2909Cover signed by Patterson, John M.: White Horse – Telegraph Creek, 28 February 1929Signature of Patterson, John M.Yukon Airways & Exploration Co. Cover postmarked White Horse 28 February 1929 and addressed to Telegraph Creek; the file name gives Champagne – White Horse.
Other items: Champagne – White Horse, 23 Jun 1929 (YA2927b)
Rawson, B. A.Montreal – Vancouver1 March 19393903zCover signed by Rawson, B. A.: Montreal – Vancouver, 1 March 1939Signature of Rawson, B. A.Same cover as Allen; also signed by H. M. Kennedy, M. B. Barclay and D. R. MacLaren.
Other items: Vancouver – Montreal, 1 Mar 1939
Short, S. A.Burlington – Montreal10 August 19373721Cover signed by Short, S. A.: Burlington – Montreal, 10 August 1937Signature of Short, S. A.Also signed by J. H. Patterson, co-pilot.
Stevenson, Francis J. “Fred”Red Lake – Rolling Portage10 May 1927WC2707(c)Cover signed by Stevenson, Francis J. “Fred”: Red Lake – Rolling Portage, 10 May 1927Signature of Stevenson, Francis J. “Fred”Western Canada Airways. Signature over the first-flight cachet.
Other items: Cover #2 · Cover addressed to E. C. Burton (same flight)
Stinson, KatherineCalgary – Edmonton9 July 1918PF-7Cover signed by Stinson, Katherine: Calgary – Edmonton, 9 July 1918Signature of Stinson, KatherineSignature added to the Patriquin cover on 20 July 1959.
Other items: 1916 postcard (believed printed signature) · 1917 letter to a Canadian fan · 1917 letter (signature) · 1918 letter to W. R. May · 1918 letter (signature) · 1990 McDermid photo · E. L. Richardson cover (front) · E. L. Richardson cover (reverse) · Japanese postcard, brush signatures · Japanese postcard, facsimile #1 · Japanese postcard, facsimile #2 · Japanese postcard, signature handstamp · With W. L. Mackenzie King (front) · With W. L. Mackenzie King (reverse)
Storer, R. H.Montreal – Vancouver4 July 19323227––No confirmed Storer signature in the collection; the two covers are only “possibly Storer’s handwriting”.
Other items: Cover #1 · Cover #2 · Anecdotes
Storie, J. D.Vancouver – Montreal1 March 19393903alCover signed by Storie, J. D.: Vancouver – Montreal, 1 March 1939Signature of Storie, J. D.Signed “F/O J. D. Storie”. Same cover as Edmison.
Sullivan, R. O. D.Halifax – Bangor (cover inscribed Halifax – Boston)3 August 19313139Cover signed by Sullivan, R. O. D.: Halifax – Bangor (cover inscribed Halifax – Boston), 3 August 1931Signature of Sullivan, R. O. D.Pan American Airways, U.S. Foreign Air Mail Route 12. Signed vertically along the left edge.
Other items: Saint John – Boston
Towne, Jimmie V.Ottawa – Montreal27 July 19363611Cover signed by Towne, Jimmie V.: Ottawa – Montreal, 27 July 1936Signature of Towne, Jimmie V.Signed “Jim Town”; name from AMCN2 Section 26. Canadian Colonial Airways.
Tudhope, J. H.Victoria – Vancouver1 August 19313137aCover signed by Tudhope, J. H.: Victoria – Vancouver, 1 August 1931Signature of Tudhope, J. H.
Other items: Anecdotes
Vanhee, ArchieVancouver – Sydney, Australia13 July 19494903bCover signed by Vanhee, Archie: Vancouver – Sydney, Australia, 13 July 1949Signature of Vanhee, ArchieCanadian Pacific Air Lines inaugural trans-Pacific flight.
Ward, Maxwell W. “Max”Toronto – Quebec City (inaugural Wardair DC-10-30 “The Stan McMillan”)13 November 1981—Cover signed by Ward, Maxwell W. “Max”: Toronto – Quebec City (inaugural Wardair DC-10-30 “The Stan McMillan”), 13 November 1981Signature of Ward, Maxwell W. “Max”Wardair postcard signed on board; same postcard as McMillan. Not listed in AMCN2.
Other items: Picture side · Flight details
Wells, E. P. H.Vancouver – Seattle1 October 19353529Cover signed by Wells, E. P. H.: Vancouver – Seattle, 1 October 1935Signature of Wells, E. P. H.
Other items: Seattle – Vancouver, 2 Oct 1935
Westergaard, A. N. “Westy”Calgary – Regina (experimental Prairie flights)December 19282853hCover signed by Westergaard, A. N. “Westy”: Calgary – Regina (experimental Prairie flights), December 1928Signature of Westergaard, A. N. “Westy”Signature only: no signed cover in the collection. Image is his letter of 30 April 1931 offering to autograph covers from the 1928 experimental flights. Flight from AMCN2.
Other items: Letter, 18 May 1931
Wight, Jack A.The Pas – Herb Lake17 August 19373723Cover signed by Wight, Jack A.: The Pas – Herb Lake, 17 August 1937Signature of Wight, Jack A.File name gives “Wright”; name from AMCN2 Section 26. Signed vertically along the left edge.
Windrum, William F.Big River – Beauval16 March 19333315aCover signed by Windrum, William F.: Big River – Beauval, 16 March 1933Signature of Windrum, William F.Signed “W. J. Windrum”; name from AMCN2 Section 26.
Other items: Big River – Ile a la Crosse · Green Lake – Beauval · Green Lake – Beauval (duplicate) · Green Lake – Big River, 17 Mar 1933 · Beauval – Big River, 17 Mar 1933 · Beauval – Dore Lake, 18 Sep 1935 (signed in error) · Dore Lake – Beauval (signed in error) · Prince Albert – Dore Lake (signed in error) · Dore Lake – Prince Albert (signed in error) · 1935 composite anecdotes · Ile a la Crosse – Buffalo Narrows, 18 Nov 1936 (signed in error) · Buffalo Narrows – Ile a la Crosse (signed in error) · La Loche – Buffalo Narrows (signed in error) · La Loche – Ile a la Crosse (signed in error) · Prince Albert – Stony Rapids, 12 Jul 1937 · Notes
Woollett, W. W. “Babe”Sept Iles – Wabush Katsao, Labrador18 July 19333333Cover signed by Woollett, W. W. “Babe”: Sept Iles – Wabush Katsao, Labrador, 18 July 1933Signature of Woollett, W. W. “Babe”Signed “W. Woollett, Pilot, Canadian Airways Ltd.”
Other items: Cover #2 · Wabush Katsao via Sept Iles, 6 Aug 1933 · Havre St. Pierre – Port Menier, 24 Dec 1933
Young, J. A.London – Brantford7 June 19303029bCover signed by Young, J. A.: London – Brantford, 7 June 1930Signature of Young, J. A.Brantford Airport dedication special flight.