The complete history of HMCS Quadra, covering the time period from 1943 to the 40th anniversary of her commissioning in 1996.
This is the first complete history of HMCS Quadra. A few things you will discover...
How the camp was named and what is was almost called.
How early cadets coped with a sand parade square.
When the first American cadets came to Quadra - and why.
Why Flotilla was started.
What happened when the first female cadets started coming to camp.
What Air and Army cadets were doing in Quadra.
Excerpt
1952
Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Camp Comox started its first full summer of operation. The Commanding Officer of the camp was LCdr Derek Tye, RCN. He was the Area Cadet Officer for Sea Cadets in British Columbia. At the time he probably did not realize this was going to be his summer job for the next eight years.
Professional Reviews
Commanding Officer's review
"In her dedicated and conscientious manner, Suzanne Anderson gives us a comprehensive history of HMCS Quadra, reflecting hours and hours of research."
Commander M.J. Dreibye
Past Commanding Officer of HMCS Quadra
Commanding Officer's review
"Good Morning Quadra will not only bring back memories for those who served, it will afford a glimpse of the past for those still serving."
Commander D. Yates
Past Commanding Officer of HMCS Quadra
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