Incredible tales of the Royal Canadian Air Force : unsung heroes of World War II

Profiles of Canadians in the air force 1939-45. More than 250,000 men and women from all parts of Canada were enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. They fought in all the major air operations. Thousands lost their lives. Only one in four aircrews completed their bomber tours: some were killed in action, some in training, others became prisoners of war. All volunteered. These are the stories of the valiant Canadians who fought in this brutal war. Cynthia Faryon is an author and freelance writer based in Victoria, B.C. She is the author of a number of short biographies and histories. Canadian author, Canadian history, Canadian military history, Second World War, biography, Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Profiles of Canadians in the air force 1939-45. More than 250,000 men and women from all parts of Canada were enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. They fought in all the major air operations. Thousands lost their lives. Only one in four aircrews completed their bomber tours: some were killed in action, some in training, others became prisoners of war. All volunteered. These are the stories of the valiant Canadians who fought in this brutal war.Cynthia Faryon is an author and freelance writer based in Victoria, B.C. She is the author of a number of short biographies and histories.Canadian author, Canadian history, Canadian military history, Second World War, biography, Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). BIOGRAPHY and AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Military,HISTORY / Military / Canada,HISTORY / Military / World War II

More than 250,000 courageous men and women were enlisted in the RCAF during World War II. They fought in all the major air operations. Thousands lost their lives. Only one in four aircrews completed their bomber tours: some were killed in action, some in training, others became prisoners of war. All volunteered. These are the stories of the valiant Canadians who fought in this brutal war.