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| Author | : Ellin Bessner |
| Publisher | : University of Toronto Press |
| Total Pages | : 425 |
| Release | : 2019-01-24 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1487533624 |
"He died so Jewry should suffer no more." These words on a Canadian Jewish soldier's tombstone in Normandy inspired the author to explore the role of Canadian Jews in the war effort. As PM Mackenzie King wrote in 1947, Jewish servicemen faced a "double threat" - they were not only fighting against Fascism but for Jewish survival. At the same time, they encountered widespread antisemitism and the danger of being identified as Jews if captured. Bessner conducted hundreds of interviews and extensive archival research to paint a complex picture of the 17,000 Canadian Jews - about 10 per cent of the Jewish population in wartime Canada - who chose to enlist, including future Cabinet minister Barney Danson, future game-show host Monty Hall, and comedians Wayne and Shuster. Added to this fascinating account are Jews who were among the so-called "Zombies" - Canadians who were drafted, but chose to serve at home - the various perspectives of the Jewish community, and the participation of Canadian Jewish women.
| Author | : Harold A. Skaarup |
| Publisher | : iUniverse |
| Total Pages | : 642 |
| Release | : 2009-11 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1440167583 |
This aviation handbook is designed to be used as a quick reference to the classic military heritage aircraft that have been flown by members of the Canadian Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force, Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army and the present-day Canadian Forces. The interested reader will find useful information and a few technical details on most of the military aircraft that have been in service with active Canadian squadrons both at home and overseas. 100 selected photographs have been included to illustrate a few of the major examples in addition to the serial numbers assigned to Canadian service aircraft. For those who like to actually see the aircraft concerned, aviation museum locations, addresses and contact phone numbers have been included, along with a list of aircraft held in each museum's current inventory or on display as gate guardians throughout Canada and overseas. The aircraft presented in this edition are listed alphabetically by manufacturer, number and type. Although many of Canada's heritage warplanes have completely disappeared, a few have been carefully collected, restored and preserved, and some have even been restored to flying condition. This guide-book should help you to find and view Canada's Warplane survivors.
| Author | : Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum |
| Publisher | : Mount Hope, Ont. : Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum |
| Total Pages | : 83 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| Genre | : Airplanes, Military |
| ISBN | : 9780968893609 |
| Author | : Dan McCaffery |
| Publisher | : James Lorimer & Company |
| Total Pages | : 100 |
| Release | : 2000 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9781550286991 |
Canadian pilots flew with great distinction in the First and Second World Wars and the Cold War. This book focuses on 24 outstanding warplanes flown in those conflicts by Canadians.
| Author | : Malcolm Kelly |
| Publisher | : Sprog |
| Total Pages | : 600 |
| Release | : 2021-06-22 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9780919852822 |
Sprog: a rookie airman, forced to learn by doing. Summer, 1941. They come from different places, and different lives, but they share a dream: to fly. Eager to join the war in the skies over Europe, thousands of young men flock to Canada from all over Britain and the Commonwealth, and the United States - all hoping to earn their pilots' wings. Before taking to the air, they must endure the challenges of the British Air Commonwealth Training Plan, which quickly turns them from boys into men, and from civilians into soldiers. Sprog takes us from Bomber Command's war, to the retreat from France, and to the peaceful but dangerous skies of Canada where these young men will discover themselves, and their destinies.
| Author | : Charles Foster |
| Publisher | : The History Press |
| Total Pages | : 511 |
| Release | : 2018-05-08 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0750988487 |
On 16 May 1943, nineteen Lancaster aircraft from the RAF's 617 Squadron set off to attack the great dams in the industrial heart of Germany. Flying at a height of 60ft, they dropped a series of bombs which bounced across the water and destroyed two of their targets, thereby creating a legend. The one-off operation combined an audacious method of attack, technically brilliant flying and visually spectacular results. But while the story of Operation Chastise is well known, most of the 133 'Dambusters' who took part in the Dams Raid have until now been just names on a list. They came from all parts of the UK and the Commonwealth and beyond, and each of them was someone's son or brother, someone's husband or father. This is the first book to present their individual stories and celebrate their skill, heroism and, for many, sacrifice.
| Author | : John Charles Corrigan |
| Publisher | : FriesenPress |
| Total Pages | : 253 |
| Release | : 2023-08-01 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1039194184 |
The Red Knight is the product of 25 years of meticulous research. It is, arguably, the most comprehensive account ever written about the Canadian Air Force’s legendary solo jet-aerobatics performer. An important part of Canadian aviation history, the Red Knight is third in longevity and total number of performances among RCAF display teams. In recognition of the program’s importance, Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame honoured the Red Knight with its Belt of Orion Award for Excellence in 2020 and the Royal Canadian Mint issued a commemorative coin in 2022. The Red Knight chronicles the history of the program, from its origins in 1957 to its cancellation in 1970. Everyone who has enjoyed watching the precision, grace and beauty of aerobatic flight will enjoy this insight into the “behind the scenes” aspect of aerial displays. A fine addition to any aviation reference library, The Red Knight will be of particular interest to anyone who remembers the program or saw a performance of this uniquely Canadian display. Printed in colour, The Red Knight - Second Edition is illustrated with many rare photographs never published before. The book is further enhanced by specially commissioned works of art from noted Canadian Aviation Artist, Don Connolly. Details of the various Red Knight paint schemes are provided through aircraft profiles, also specifically created for this publication. Together, this unique pictorial collection vividly portrays the legacy of the Red Knight. https://www.facebook.com/rcafredknight www.johncharlescorrigan.com "It's hard to imagine a more comprehensive look at the Red Knight program--and at aerobatics in general." — Kirkus Reviews
| Author | : Dorling Kindersley, Inc. |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 451 |
| Release | : 2010 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 075666103X |
Presents a guide to the national parks, museums, historic sites, and other attractions in Canada, and offers recommendations for hotels, restaurants, and activities.
| Author | : Harold A. Skaarup |
| Publisher | : iUniverse |
| Total Pages | : 443 |
| Release | : 2000 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0595122167 |
The purpose of this handbook is to provide aviation enthusiasts with a handbook on where to find the surviving retired military aircraft preserved in Canada. The majority of the Canadian Warbird and War Prize Survivors are on display within a significant number of aviation museums. Many others are displayed as "gate guards" on or near a number of Canadian and Allied Armed Forces Bases and installations. There are also a few in the hands of private owners and collectors that have been restored to flying status. These include a number of foreign warbird survivors that were brought back to Canada as War Prizes. The museum staffs and volunteer organizations such as the Canadian Aviation Preservation Association (CAPA) have done tremendous work in preserving military and civilian aircraft that have been a major part of Canada's aviation heritage. A few of these aircraft are illustrated in this book, along with a short description of the aircraft flown by Canadian servicemen and women. The aircraft are listed alphabetically, along with a city or museum location, the manufacturer, aircraft serial number and call sign where known. Canadian Warbird and War Prize Survivors is part of a series on aircraft used by the Canadian Forces throughout its history.
| Author | : A.R. Willems |
| Publisher | : FriesenPress |
| Total Pages | : 114 |
| Release | : 2015-11-24 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 1460275047 |
A candid account of life as a fly on the wall in the corridors of power, Backstory recounts stories from a different perspective. Working in the background to ensure that the principal players achieved their goals, Backstory is a fascinating account of encounters, experiences and a lifetime of public service.
