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Youth Awareness of the Forces
Mrs. Walmsley tells us about her encounter with youth and the recognition and awareness of her military service.
Commanding Officers Disrespect Towards Women
Mrs. Walmsley shares her feelings upon arrival at #6 Dunnville Manning Depot and the disrespect given by the Commanding Officers towards women service in the military.
Desire to go Overseas
Mrs. Walmsley speaks about her important role as senior supply officer and her keen desire to go overseas.
Reports of the War Being Over
Mr. Ford shares his story about their final realization that the war was over and actions leading up to the surrender of the Japanese.
RCAF Recruitment of Women
Mrs. Walmsley speaks about her opportunity of being in the first recruitment of women for service in the Second World War by the RCAF.
Significance of the POW Tag
Mr. Ford displays and explains in detail the purpose of wearing the POW tag and the ramifications if caught without it.
Cockroaches in the Barracks
After having no luck getting rid of the cockroaches in the barracks, Ms. Brown tells a humourous story of how the girls caught the attention of the CO and had their problem solved.
The Fun Side of Service
Ms. Brown speaks about the fun while serving in the air force; the canteen facilities for the men and women of the mess and how little money they had to spend for the fun that they made.
Women’s Impact in the Forces
Ms. Brown expresses her pride of women’s participation in the air force and recognition they obtained from their service in Canada
A Chance to Fly
Ms. Brown explains the opportunity the WD’s were given to up on flight and the importance of having authorization to do so
Missing the Chance to go Overseas
Ms. Brown shares her story about the unusual circumstance of missing out on a posting to go for overseas which resulted in her being offered her Corporal hooks
Duty as a Timekeeper
Ms. Brown explains her routine as timekeeper maintaining charts and logbooks of those pilots learning to fly.
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