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Canadian Women in World War II

Canadian women in World War II history - their roles as pilots, on assembly lines, in support services, as war brides and on the homefront in Canada.
Elsie MacGill - Queen of the Hurricanes
Biography of Canadian aircraft designer Elsie MacGill who oversaw the design and production of Hawker Hurricanes in Canada during World War II.
Canadian Women in the War
About 45,000 Canadian women volunteered for military service in World War II, and most other Canadian women contributed on the home front. From the Valour & the Horror.
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.

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