Arnold LEHN

LEHN, Arnold ("Shorty") Passed away peacefully in Delta, BC January 6, 2007. Born July 19th, 1920 in Aberdeen, Saskatchewan, he graduated from High School in Ontario and joined the RCAF early in the War. He trained as a pilot and went overseas in 1941 where he was attached to the British Royal Air Force in England and North Africa for three years. During the War, he completed two tours of operations as a pilot, completing 40 daylight missions and 44 night missions out of Africa and Italy. On returning from overseas, he continued in the Aviation field and in 1946 he married Gwynneth (nee Johnstone) from Ottawa. Retiring from the Air force in 1970, his last assignment was Commanding Officer of 405 Argus Squadron in Greenwood, Nova Scotia with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel (Wing Commander). After leaving the RCAF, Arne worked for the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver and was a member of the RCAF Association, the South Delta Artists Guild, as well as an active member of the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Gwynneth, his two sons, Barry (Connie) and Brian (Lynda), grandchildren Michael (Tamsin), Mark, Craig, Christina, and Billy, as well as great-grandchildren Ethan and Jack. A private service will be held at the RVYC in the spring. Published in the Ottawa Citizen on 1/20/2007