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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.
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.
Keeping the Bonds of Friendship
Mrs. Cawston speaks about her bond of friendships made during wartime and how they remain today sharing similar experiences during the best and worst of times.
Pulling Files of Those Gone Missing
Mrs. Cawston describes her daily routine of pulling the files of the soldiers gone missing and the realization that they would never return home.
Reality of Life in England
Mrs. Cawston recalls her arrival in England with the sounds of sirens from the air raids and the sight of local people living underground to escape the devastation
Getting to go Overseas
Mrs. Cawston speaks about her eagerness to serve overseas and the process involved to get there.
Impact the Service had on Women
Mrs. Shoultz expresses her opinion on how military service gave woman an equal opportunity to succeed in life and achieve successful careers..
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