Where to look for details of Granddad's RAF poting to Kingston, Ontario?

[mumshistoryhelper]

Hi all,
I'm a newbie so hello!

It's my nan's 90th in April and I would like to find out some more information about my Grandad's RAF career. He was posted to RCAF station Kingston, Ontario Canada in the early 1940's and then returned to Angle, where he met my nan, sadly he died of MS at 29 and she has been a widow ever since "he was the only man for her!" Sad but lovely.
I've looked up Kingston airbase but nothing comes up, I know it's not viable now but even putting in WWII, I get nothing. I have no idea where to start or even sure I can start?!
His name is Milton McWhinney and he was an electrician with the RAF. This is the job he did whilst at Kingston. He was early 20's and whilst out there lived in Waterloo with relatives.
Mt mum's the huge history buff/family tree researcher but i'm the one with the internet so I help out....it's addictive though!
Would he have been attached to a squadron? Are there any pictures of RCAF Kingston we can show my nan?

Any help or pointer in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you xx

 

[leefer]

Welcome.......a link below.

Regards....Lee.

 

[leefer]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RCAF_Station_Kingston

Hi...and welcome,dont seem to be any photos but a little info on this link.

Still an airport these days but a commercial one by the looks....yours is a nice story.....good luck with your research.

 

[p.risboy]

Found this.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RCAF_Station_Kingston

If you go onto google maps, and type in Collins Bay, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, you'll see Kingston Airport.

Steve.

 

[mumshistoryhelper]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RCAF_Station_Kingston

hi thanks for this however i've seen it, it's the first thing that comes up but gives no detail or photos etc.
I'd like to find the website/information on British postings in Canada and possibly see if he was attached to a squadron and if this leads anywhere.

Thanks x

 

[leefer]

Found this.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RCAF_Station_Kingston

Steve.

:biggrin::biggrin:......beat ya.

 

[mumshistoryhelper]

Thanks people, however no more Google searches! I've done that and I've seen all the basic info that comes up on RCAF Kingston

any WWII photos of the base, any ways to search for my granddad's posting will be very welcome

Thank you for helping xx

 

[mumshistoryhelper]

Found this.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RCAF_Station_Kingston

If you go onto google maps, and type in Collins Bay, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, you'll see Kingston Airport.

Steve.

Thanks Steve, Can you get 1940's photos of it!? :biggrin: x