Unsung Heroes of the RCAF

Unsung Heroes of the RCAF
Author: Cynthia J. Faryon
Publisher: James Lorimer & Company
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2014-02-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1459406095

More than 250,000 courageous men and women were enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II. These Canadians fought valiantly in every major air operation from the Battle of Britain to the bombing of Germany. Thousands lost their lives. Those who survived to tell their stories were forever changed. Here are some of their incredible stories.

Incredible Tales of the Royal Canadian Air Force

Incredible Tales of the Royal Canadian Air Force
Author: Cynthia J. Faryon
Publisher: James Lorimer & Company
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2014-02-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1459406079

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.

Gone is the Angel

Gone is the Angel
Author: Robert William Forbes
Publisher: Oshawa, Ont. : 151 Chadburn Squadron
Total Pages: 191
Release: 1997
Genre: Fighter pilots
ISBN: 9780968187500

Unsung Heroes of World War II

Unsung Heroes of World War II
Author:
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-07-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 0803224567

Describes the role of a select group of Navajo Marines who developed a code based on their own native language that provided a means for secure communications among American forces in the Pacific during World War II.

Legendary Show Jumpers

Legendary Show Jumpers
Author: Debbie Gamble-Arsenault
Publisher: Heritage House Publishing Co
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2004
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781551539805

A collection of tales about Canada's show-juming legends including Air Pilot, Barra Lad and Big Ben.

The Incredible Adventures of Louis Riel

The Incredible Adventures of Louis Riel
Author: Cat Klerks
Publisher: Heritage House Publishing Co
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2004
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781551539553

Louis Riel, perhaps the most controversial figure in Canadian history, emerged as a leader of the Metis which led to his death by hanging in 1885.

Calgary Flames

Calgary Flames
Author: Monte Stewart
Publisher: Heritage House Publishing Co
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2004
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781551537948

"It's a great day for hockey" Favourite saying of "Badger" Bob Johnson, Flames coach from 1982-88 This book will be especially fascinating for all readers interested in: hockey sport "Yeah, baby!" yelled Peter Maher as the Flames won their series against the San Jose Sharks and headed to the Stanley Cup finals. The 2003-04 season saw the team climbing into the ranks of top contenders thanks to exceptional play by captain Jarome Iginla, goaltender Miika Kiprusoff, Martin Gelinas and others. Not since the 1989 Stanley Cup win starring Lanny McDonald had Flames fans had so much to cheer about...

Klondike Joe Boyle

Klondike Joe Boyle
Author: Stan Sauerwein
Publisher: Heritage House Publishing Co
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2003
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781551539690

The story of Joe Whiteside Boyle who was among the few who made a fortune in the Klondike and went onto become a master spy during World War I.

Tumbling Mirth

Tumbling Mirth
Author: J. Douglas Harvey
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2013-10-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1551994798

Tumbling Mirth is an anecdotal look at the Royal Canadian Air Force from its origins in 1924 to the time of its unification in 1967. During those years the Air Force was the RCAF, and members were proud to serve their country. The author, Douglas Harvey, served for twenty-two years and Tumbling Mirth is a collection of his stories and tales remembering what it was like to work in the air force, with cartoons drawn by Warrant Officer Ray Tracy.