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Canadian Women in World War II
During World War II Canadian women had many roles - as pilots, on assembly lines, in support services, as war brides and on the homefront in Canada.
Elsie MacGill - Queen of the Hurricanes
During World War II, Canadian engineer Elsie MacGill supervised the production of more than 1400 Hawker Hurricane fighters in Canada for the RAF and RCAF.
Canadian War Brides in World War II
Approximately 48,000 young women in Britain and other parts of Europe met and married Canadian servicemen during World War II. They left their homes, often with only a few days notice, and crossed the ocean to settle in Canada. From Veterans Affairs Canada.
My Grandmother's Wartime Diary
Dozens of stories add a personal touch to the history of Canadian women in World War II. From Veterans Affairs Canada.