This story is a part of Branch 25’s on-going National Legion Week campaign.

As noted earlier today, National Legion Week kicks off on the third Sunday of the month in honour of Battle of Britain Day. For several decades the Royal Canadian Air Force Association 900 Wing San Francisco (otherwise known as the “Golden Bear Wing”) hosted a Battle of Britain service at the Presidio Chapel in San Francisco. In honour of the 100th anniversary of the RCAF, Branch 25 (San Francisco) of the Royal Canadian Legion hosted their own Battle of Britain service in 2024.

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Five years ago, Legion Magazine produced a series of videos to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II.  One of those videos was focused on the Battle of Britain.

Canada played an important role in the Battle of Britain, as outlined by:

• Government of Canada – https://www.canada.ca/en/air-force/services/history-heritage/battle-britain/history.html
• Veterans Affairs Canada – https://veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/wars-and-conflicts/second-world-war/canada-and-the-second-world-war/battle-of-britain

While the Battle of Britain service was a one-time event for Branch 25 (San Francisco), it is important to note that the Branch also hosts an annual Memorial Day service at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Colma, CA and an annual Remembrance Day service at Liberty Cemetery in Petaluma, CA.  So be sure to join us!

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Michael Barbour, Branch 25 President