Surviving a Crash Landing
Heroes Remember
Surviving a Crash Landing
Transcript
Description
Mr. Wonnacott tells the story of crash-landing in the Azores.
Eri (Bill) Wonnacott
Eri Wonnacott was born in Edmonton, Alberta on September 16, 1919. He was the oldest of 3 siblings; one sister and two brothers. His family lived through some very rough times during the Depression. He joined the RCAF air crew and became a navigator. He also spent some time as a training officer. After leaving the service, Mr. Wonnacott worked for Lever Brothers and later become a CEO of one of their companies.
Meta Data
- Medium:
- Video
- Owner:
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- Duration:
- 02:05
- Person Interviewed:
- Eri (Bill) Wonnacott
- War, Conflict or Mission:
- Second World War
- Location/Theatre:
- Europe
- Branch:
- Air Force
- Units/Ship:
- Bomber Command
- Occupation:
- Navigator
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