A Recollective History Of Canadian Naval Aviation 1945 Volume One 1954

They came with a variety of aviation knowledge. Some were experienced veteran flyers of WW2, including decorated fighter aces of the Pacific War. A few were ex RCAF pilots with operational backgrounds. Many were recent graduates of the RCAF. they all wanted a flying career as a carrier pilot. They were young, adventurous, and high spirited. Some of them lacked discipline and maturity, they all flocked to join the newly formed Canadian Naval Air Branch at wars end.