Overseas on the SS Covina
Heroes Remember
Overseas on the SS Covina
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Mrs. Stadnyk speaks about her opportunity to go overseas and the voyage across on the SS Covina.
Beatrice Stadnyk
Mrs. Beatrice Stadnyk was born April 2, 1920 in Cranbrook, British Columbia. After attending the school system and looking for adventure, Beatrice travelled to Toronto, Ontario. On April 2, 1942 “on a dare” she joined the air force. Her mother was very disappointed with her choice as she would have been happier if Beatrice had joined the army following in the family footsteps. With family in London, England, Beatrice travelled overseas and took up the occupation of Cook on part of the Women’s Division, Royal Canadian Air Force. Beatrice spent 33 months in England and was discharged in December 1945 when she returned to Canada to look for employment. Mrs. Stadnyk returned to British Columbia and raised a family.
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- Medium:
- Video
- Owner:
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- Duration:
- 2:16
- Person Interviewed:
- Beatrice Stadnyk
- War, Conflict or Mission:
- Second World War
- Branch:
- Air Force
- Units/Ship:
- Royal Canadian Air Force Women's Division
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