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Wanting to be in Signals

Ms. Rapp describes joining Signals in Ottawa as a steno. She is eventually promoted to Sergeant as an enticement to keep her.

Rough Kitchener Barracks

Ms. Rapp describes how cold it was in Kitchener Barracks and often snow was in the H-hut where they slept.

Deciding to Join

Ms. Rapp discusses the need for women to work in war industries, her work at General Electric building the Bofors anti-aircraft gun, and her enlistment as soon as women were permitted in the armed forces.

One Close Buddy

Mr. Ireland reflects on Canada’s contribution to the air war in Europe, the loss of a friend, and the meaning of November 11th.

Still had the Pacific

Mr. Ireland describes being at sea when the war in Europe ended, considering the possibility of piloting against Japan, and volunteering for the USAF Tiger Force.

Strange Aircraft

Mr. Ireland describes learning about the new German 262 and British Meteor jet fighters.

Target Anything Motor Driven

Mr. Ireland describes air to ground attacks against the Germans, and the different ground to air defenses used by the Germans. He also discusses Priority 1 - regardless of the original mission, an opportunity to engage the enemy in the air was never passed up.

Air Combat

Mr. Ireland describes three combat engagements; downing a Messerschmitt 190, blowing up a munitions train, and damaging a new German 262 jet fighter.

Spitfire Flying

Mr. Ireland describes impressions of the Spitfire, and his combat training at the Spitfire Operational Training Unit in Dundee, Scotland.

Flying was in my Heart

Mr. Ireland describes training on the Hurricane at the Operational training Unit in Bagotville, Quebec, and reveals his love for flying.

Wartime Instructor

Mr. Ireland discusses his role as a flight instructor, handling the recruits, and teaching newly adopted air to ground attack tactics.

Solo is the Big Thing

Mr. Ireland describes his first flight training in a Fleet Finch biplane, followed by his first solo in that aircraft.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19