The Crucible of War, 1939-1945: The Official History of the Royal Canadian Air Force

by Brereton Greenhous, Stephen J. Harris, William C. Johnston, et al.

Book Overview

Some 40 per cent of RCAF aircrew who served overseas during the Second World War did so in RACF squadrons. This is their story. The first RCAF squadron to see action in the Second World War was No. 1 Fighter Squadron, later to be No. 401, which from 18 August 1940 participated in the Battle of Britain. The last, in a still active theatre, were Nos. 435 and 436, delivering supplies in Burma until late August 1945. In between, RCAF squadrons served...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1487572360
• ISBN13: 9781487572365
• Release Date: December 1994
• Publisher: University of Toronto Press
• Length: 1130 Pages
• Weight: 3.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.3" x 6.7" x 9.6"