Before they were bush pilots
The air war was the nursery of Canada’s bush flying heritage Since 1973, Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame in Wetaskiwin, Alta., has honoured more than
Hugh A. Halliday
December 8, 2015
The air war was the nursery of Canada’s bush flying heritage Since 1973, Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame in Wetaskiwin, Alta., has honoured more than
Stearne Tighe Edwards was a faithful friend to his fellow pilots and a respectful adversary to his enemy combatants The air war of 1914-1918 is
Flying veterans of one world war often served with distinction in the next Thousands of Canadians served in the British flying services during the First
Canada’s air force was born in fits and starts The first tool for military aviation was the hot air balloon, first used during the French
Timeless images of relief and joy
It’s over! The guns in Europe are silent and the troops are coming home. As the news marking the Allied victory in Europe spreads from east to west, so does the party.
Canada’s air force had a tentative role in defending Australia, Burma and India “What would have happened if…?” Wartime history is replete with speculative questions,
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An informative primer on Canada’s crucial role in the Normandy landing, June 6, 1944.