Harry Dzeoba from Dryden served as a paratrooper in the First Canadian Paratroop Division inWW2. He is seen here in front of a C-47 Dakota (DC-3 in civilian service). The aircraft features the hand-painted, black and white ‘invasion stripes’ that were applied to allied aircraft just before the Normandy landings.
Harry returned to Dryden after the war. He married, raised a family, and managed the LCBO for years. He also became a private pilot and enjoyed his time ‘in the air.”
Harry passed away 24 January 2014
His obituary is here: https://www.ckdr.net/2014/01/24/harry-dzeoba/
Image and story provided to Spuro Sourtzis by Harry and daughter Julie Notta of Dryden.
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