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Toronto: University Women's Club of Toronto, 2010. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine/No Jacket, As Issued. 9"' x 11. pp: 224. FIRST EDITION. Pictorial, laminated boards issued without a dust jacket. This copy has been inscribed and signed twice by the author on the half-title page. The author presents a history of the many women who served in the RCAF during The Second World War. They performed a wide variety of tasks, not least of which was learning the operation of an F-24 Aerial Camera and its installation in an Anson Training Aircraft. The text is enhanced with many vintage photographs, and maps. It should be noted that many of the women in the photos are identified by name. There are biographical sketches of a number of veterans, including the author. The appendices include interviews with veterans. A fine copy.
FIRST IN LAST OUT: THE RCAF, WOMEN'S DIVISION AND NURSING SISTERS IN WORLD WAR II. by Bryce, Glad - inscribed. Foreword by Roberta Bondar. With messages by Margaret Couture, Norm Miller and Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Susan Beharriell - 2010
by Bryce, Glad - inscribed. Foreword by Roberta Bondar. With messages by Margaret Couture, Norm Miller and Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Susan Beharriell
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FIRST IN LAST OUT: THE RCAF, WOMEN'S DIVISION AND NURSING SISTERS IN WORLD WAR II.
by Bryce, Glad - inscribed. Foreword by Roberta Bondar. With messages by Margaret Couture, Norm Miller and Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Susan Beharriell
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Toronto: University Women's Club of Toronto, 2010. 224 pp, oblong (9 1/4" H x 11 1/8" D), glazed pictorial boards, b&w photographs, maps. Signed on half title page: "Glad Bryce" and also inscibed: "To / Hugh / Enjoy! / Glad". Chapter headings: First In: It Begins; Becoming a WD; Life as a WD; Trades, Training, and Jobs; WDs Overseas; Headquarters, Flying Schools and Air Stations; Special Challenges; Last Out: The End of the War at Home and Abroad; Appendices (Personal Interviews / Personal Stories); Nursing Sisters; Endnotes; Glossary; Bibliography; Index. Some light waviness at top/bottom edges of text block.. Signed and Inscribed by Author.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/No Jacket - (as issued).
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- Publisher University Women's Club of Toronto
- Place of Publication Toronto
- Date Published 2010
- Keywords World War II, Second World War, Royal Canadian Air Force, Women's Division, Female Participation in War, Nursing Sisters, Overseas, Flying Schools, Air Stations, Signed Books, Princess Alice, Bombing of London, Valerie Crisp, Beth Buchanan, Mary Devin
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada: The University Women's Club of Toronto, 2010. Oblong, 224pp. with b/w illustrations, signed with a brief inscription by the author on the half-title page. Pieces missing from the top outer edges of the boards (pictured). Light soil to outer edges, light creasing from page handling and a small inked correction on page 141. Pictorial boards edge/rub wear. Actual book for sale pictured. 28.3 x 23.7 x 1.9cm, wt1.3KG Please note the book is oversized and it will require extra postage for most destinations.. First Edition. Hard Cover. G. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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FIRST IN LAST OUT: The RCAF, Women's Division and Nursing Sisters in World War II
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University Women's Club of Toronto, 2010. Pictorial Boards. Near Fine +. Oblong (9 1 /4" x 11 1 / 8"), white, pictorial boards. 224 pages with archival photos. Due to size & weight, extra shipping WILL be required outside Canada. If outside Canada, please do not order this book before contacting us first by email to determine proper postage.
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