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"Meet the Navy" Program
"Meet the Navy" Program

War artist Grant Macdonald illustrated this program for the Royal Canadian Navy's musical revue "Meet the Navy".

Created in 1943, "Meet the Navy" was intended to entertain service personnel, aid naval recruiting, and help boost public morale and goodwill towards the navy. The show consisted of a variety of performances, including songs, dance routines, and comic sketches. "Meet the Navy" was presented across Canada in 1943-1944 before going overseas. It toured the United Kingdom from late 1944 to early 1945. Subsequently performed in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, its last appearance was in Oldenberg, Germany, following the German surrender.

George Metcalf Archival Collection
CWM 19840030-029



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Letter to Flight Lieutenant Harry Wambolt's Parents
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"Meet the Navy" Program
"Meet the Navy" Program
Royal Canadian Navy Certificate of Acknowledgement
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