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In Jan 1946, I was posted from Pat Bay (Victoria) to Sandspit
in the Queen Charlotte Islands. I was to proceed to Seal Cove RCAF Stn. in
Prince Rupert and await instructions on how to get to Sandspit. It turned out I
was to fly by pontoon equipped Norseman to the spit. The weather was terrible,
rain and gale winds daily. After
six no fly days, I decided to go into Prince Rupert to see a movie.
I was standing in line to purchase a ticket when an individual approached
me and asked me if I had used my BC liquor Commission quota for that month.
(ration 1-26 oz per month) I replied: “No” I had not. He then gave me a
$20.00 bill and said he would take my place in line if I would go three blocks
to the liquor outlet and get him a 26-oz of Gin. I said, “OK” and off I
went. When I returned to the lineup, he was no where in sight.
In fact I have not seen him to this day!
Not bad for a days work in those days $16.00 and a bottle of Gin, ALL FOR
FREE!!!By Ron Rockey, Master Warrant Officer, MMM CD, Retired  |