The Canadian Navy and the U-Boat War

[Kafka BC]

Originally Posted by PappyCain

HMCS Moose Jaw???? Hi-larious!!! Thanks for the post Kafka BC!

Your welcome.

Yes, it is a funny name, but a proud one to Canadians. Moose Jaw became the home of the famous British Commonwealth Air Training Plan during the war, where thousands from all over the British Empire (and a some Americans) earned their wings. It is now the home of Canada's Air Demonstration 431 Squadron (the "Snowbirds").

During the American Prohibition the town got the nickname "Little Chicago" when it became a hub for liquor smuggling (The Tunnels of Moose Jaw).