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Altitude Pub Canada Ltd, 2004. Soft Cover. Good. Book shows moderate wear/ spine tight, pages clean/ covers creased; moderate edge wear/ corners creased/ several page tips creased

The heroic and often hilarious world of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Here is a gathering of stories, anecdotes and cartoons that deals with almost every aspect of life in the RCAF whether it is the escapade of a pilot, the activity of a rigger or an armourer, or the experience of a member of the Women's Division.

Canmore, Ab: Altitude Publishing Co., 2005. New book! This book will be especially fascinating for all readers interested in history, biography, adventure, military/war.. Soft Cover. Fine/No Jacket. 6x9". Military/War.

More than 250,000 courageous men and women were enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II.  These Canadians fought valiantly in every major air operation from the Battle of Britain to the bombing of Germany.  Thousands lost their lives.  Those who survived to tell their stories were forever changed,.   Here are some of their incredible stories,
Amazing Stories series.

Morrisburg, Ontario: The Ontario St. Lawrence Development Commission. Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1960. Single Issue magazine. This vintage 9 by 11 inch , 51 page oversized paperback is in very good collectible condition with light wear and rubbing to covers. Pages have light foxing sporadically throughout. See Photos; A booklet illustrated with photos, maps and drawings of the battle between some 800 Britains and Canadians against four times their number of Americans. ; Photos, Maps and Drawings of the Battle .

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Toronto: Penguin Books, 1998. Paperback. Very Good. Collection of articles originally published in the Canadian Magazine 'Macleans' during WWII. Foreword by Maj.-Gen. Lewis Mackenzie. 368pp, photo illustrated.

One of the dark corners of Canadian history is illuminated in this important and thought-provoking book.

Canmore, Alberta, Canada: Altitude Publishing Canada, 2005. Part of the Amazing Stories series. Pages are unmarked and firm in binding. Wraps have light rub wear. Actual book for sale pictured. 14 x 21.7 x 1 cm, wt300g. First Edition Paperback. Soft Cover. VG. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Today the names of many of the "ace" Canadian airmen of World War II have disappeared into obscurity.  In this book, the author has attempted to document previously unpublished accounts of a number of these airmen - those who have achieved status twice over.

recollections of the crimean campaign and the Expedition to Kinburn. This is the first edition, first printing, in red buckram with gilt titling on front and spine. I has the appearance and feel of a hundred-year-old book in very fine plus condition that could be described as fine for age.. Two defects: 2 leaves in place but loose, and some ripples to boards Full of photo, some toning. Interesting full-plate map pf wrecks on Sable Island. Map of battle of Kinburn. A treasure

One of the True Canadian Amazing Stories series this book focuses on the Victoria Cross Recipients of World War II.

During World War II, Canada trained tens of thousands of airmen under the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. Those selected for Bomber Command operations went on to sow devastation across the Third Reich in the great air battles over Europe, but their losses were high. This is Murray Peden's first hand account of their story.

The Nova Scotia International Tattoo Society, 2000 New in publisher's shrinkwrap. Tall paper covers.

Rexdale, Ontario, Canada: Macmillan of Canada, 1986. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Clean, tight, unmarked; very minimal shelfwear; "Lamb, who commanded a minesweeper and a corvette, tells the story of our nay's battles in the waters off Canada's coasts during the Second World War."

Toronto, ON, Canada: Thomas Allen Publishers, 2005. Hardcover. Very Good+/Very Good. Clean, tight, unmarked; a few light scratches to dustjacket; otherwise absolute minimal shelfwear; "From interviews, research, and images originally gathered by Alex and Ted Barris, Ted Barris has broadened the contents to include stories of Canadian heroism in the Pacific war, accounts of Canadian war correspondents battling to bat the censors, and more first-hand impressions of the liberation of Italy, France, Belgium, Denmark and Holland."

Easingwold, York: G.H.Smith & Son. Stapled Soft Cover. Very Good+. Reprint of booklet first published in 1916; Clean, tight, unmarked; absolute minimal shelfwear; b&w photos.

RCN, 1910 to present, photos. Forward by Rear Admiral W. M. Landymore.

The story of Captain John MacGregor, Canada's most decorated soldier.

Saint Catharines, ON, Canada: Vanwell Publishing, Limited, 2002. Soft cover. New. New Book; "Canada's military experience was instrumental in shaping the nation that we are today. The collection of essays contained in this book capture the essence of the military contribution in forging the nation."

North Saanich, British Columbia, Canada: Erris Press, 1997. 1st Edition . Trade Paper. Very Good+. 0968314309; Tight, unmarked; INSCRIBED BY CHIC GOODMAN on false title page; very minimal edgewear; spine straight and uncreased; b&w photos and maps; "In World War II an underage Canadian boy fought and survived in an infantry company of the South Saskatchewan Regiment. This is the story of a visit with his wife to France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, fifty years after the fighting. Together they visited many of the places where he fought in WWII.