A/C LEONARD BIRCHALL MEMORIAL CAIRN 

On the initiative of S/L (ret’d) Gordon Ireland, the youngest member of 413 Squadron based in Ceylon during WW II, and a member of 888 (Komox) Wing of the Air Force Association of Canada, a committee has been struck to organize, design, and erect, a Memorial Cairn to the memory of Air Commodore Leonard Birchall, CM, OBE, DFC, OO, CD, “The Saviour of Ceylon”.  As you are all aware, Len was Commandant, RMC and over the years he played a key role in the lives of many cadets as well as ex-cadets. He was a familiar face around the College.  He is a true Canadian hero.  This is another tribute to him and a way for a Squadron mate to say thanks. 

The site for the cairn will be the new 413 (A/C Leonard Birchall) Wing , Air Force Association of Canada, Trenton Ontario. The planned unveiling and dedication date will be 7 May 2006. 

A fund has been created cover the costs of this outstanding initiative.  Tax receipt contributions may be made to:

The RCAFA Trust  
Air Force Association of Canada 
National Headquarters  
P.O. Box 2460 Stn D
Ottawa ON K1P 5W6 
Attn: Birchall Cairn 

OR                                                         

The Air Force Heritage Fund
c/o 1 Canadian Air Division HQ
P.O. Box 17000 Stn Forces
Winnipeg MB R3J 3Y5
Attn: Birchall Cairn

Non-tax donations directly to Treasurer, 888 (Komox) Wing, Air Force Association of Canada P.O. Box 430, Lazo B.C. V0R 2K0 Attn: Birchall Cairn. 

Any surplus funds will be donated to the Air Commodore Leonard and Kathleen Birchall Award/Scholarship Fund, Air Cadet League of Canada.