[Frank Olynyk]

The combat reports for 417 RCAF Sqn are not, as far as I know, at the NA/PRO. Originals are held by the Directorate of History, and the Public Archives of Canada (both of which may have different names now), in Ottawa. I microfilmed the combat reports held by the Directorate of History many years ago (the World Fantasy Convention was held in Ottawa that year, 1984 according to the WFC website, the only time I have been able to meet Stephen King -- brag, brag; almost impossible nowadays). The claims are as shown by Brian, with a squadron victory on Jan 26, and the squadron victory on the 28th being credited to Houle, although possibly also being considered as a squadron victory. When the team does MAW5 or 6 (I am not sure of the order we plan for the tactical and strategic volumes for 1944/45) I will dig out the microfilm and see what it says.

Enjoy!

Frank.