XIncredible Tales of the Royal Canadian Air Force: Unsung Heroes of World War II

More than 250,000 courageous men and women were enlisted in the RCAF during World War II. They fought in all the major air operations. Thousands lost their lives. Only one in four aircrews completed their bomber tours: some were killed in action, some in training, others became prisoners of war. All volunteered. These are the stories of the valiant Canadians who fought in this brutal war.

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XIncredible Tales of the Royal Canadian Air Force: Unsung Heroes of World War II

More than 250,000 courageous men and women were enlisted in the RCAF during World War II. They fought in all the major air operations. Thousands lost their lives. Only one in four aircrews completed their bomber tours: some were killed in action, some in training, others became prisoners of war. All volunteered. These are the stories of the valiant Canadians who fought in this brutal war.

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XIncredible Tales of the Royal Canadian Air Force: Unsung Heroes of World War II

XIncredible Tales of the Royal Canadian Air Force: Unsung Heroes of World War II

by Cynthia XFaryon
XIncredible Tales of the Royal Canadian Air Force: Unsung Heroes of World War II

XIncredible Tales of the Royal Canadian Air Force: Unsung Heroes of World War II

by Cynthia XFaryon

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Overview

More than 250,000 courageous men and women were enlisted in the RCAF during World War II. They fought in all the major air operations. Thousands lost their lives. Only one in four aircrews completed their bomber tours: some were killed in action, some in training, others became prisoners of war. All volunteered. These are the stories of the valiant Canadians who fought in this brutal war.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781459406087
Publisher: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
Publication date: 11/12/2013
Series: Amazing Stories
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 120
File size: 852 KB
Age Range: 11 - 18 Years

About the Author

Cynthia Faryon is an internationally published author and freelance writer residing in Victoria, B.C. Canadian born, she focuses her writing on Canadian content, covering topics such as travel, family issues, biography and history.
CYNTHIA J. FARYON is an internationally published author and freelance writer residing in Victoria, BC. Canadian born, she focuses her writing on Canadian content, covering topics such as travel, family issues, biography and history.

Table of Contents

Who Was Rachel Carson? 4

How Did Carson Spend Her Childhood? 6

How Did College Inspire Carson? 12

How Did Carson's Writing Help Her Work in Science? 18

How Did Carson Become Famous? 22

How Did Carson Warn the Public About Pesticides? 30

What Was the Reaction to Silent Spring? 36

What Is Carson's Legacy? 42

Timeline 44

Glossary 45

Find Out More 46

Index 48

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