'Elwell here sir. I -- I forgot my Mae West and I can't swim!' There was a long silence. All extra weight was stripped from the aircraft to compensate for the weight of the ammunition. Each crew member was responsible for his own survival kit. After a few moments Dimi's voice comes over the headphones. He's giving up his life jacket for Elwell.' More than 250,000 courageous men and women were enlisted in the RCAF during WWII. They fought ina ll 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.These are the stories of the valiant Canadians who fought in this brutal war.
(Unsung Heroes of World War II)
by Cynthia J Faryon,
Price: Cad$ 9.95
ISBN 10: 1-55439-181-4 ISBN 13: 978-1-55439-181-3
ISBN 10: 1-55439-181-4 ISBN 13: 978-1-55439-181-3
Incredible Tales of the Royal Canadian Air Force
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