Back In The Good Old Days….
July 22, 2011 in Notices
Ever wonder just what exactly those kids away at camp are up too?? Check out this link to a video from 1955 that I found. It’s definitely worth the wait to download and watch it. It’s in black and white, has no sound, is kinda jittery at times like the camera guy had at least one too many cups of coffee but it’s hysterical!! It shows the kids actually driving the military vehicles which is something I as a parent am glad that they don’t do anymore.
I also came across some funny photos from 1949 Vernon RCAC cadets. It shows you that as much as things have changed, things have also stayed the same!
These kids are on a signal course in Vernon even though I swear they look like they're on Safari in Africa somewhere. I love that the hats are nearly identical to the ones they wear now except for the pointy bit at the top!!
This is also from cadets on a signal course. Things weren't exactly wireless back then...
This one is my personal favorite -- Tug of War!
They apparently taught them how to get stuck as well as unstuck by winching.
They were taught how to drive various heavy equipment like this Caterpillar in the days before insurance was considered "important"!
Recent Comments