February 8
1894: William Avery 'Billy' Bishop, VC, fighter ace & father of the RCAF, is born in Owen Sound, ON.
1943: The Italian Submarine Avorio is cornered and sunk by HMCS REGINA in the Mediterranean.
1945: Operation Veritable, Canadian and British troops launch offensive near Nijmegen to capture Reichwald area
1945: THE REICHSWALD, effective dates for battle honour to begin
1945: THE RHINELAND, effective dates for battle honour to begin (to 10 Mar 45)
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