Description:More than 250,000 men and women enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. Many Canadians were involved in every major air operation of the war, from the Battle of Britain to the bombing of Germany. Thousands lost their lives. Here are some of the incredible stories of their wartime experiences..CYNTHIA FARYON is an author and freelance writer living in Victoria, B.C. She has written several short books on Canadian history and biography.Canadian author, Canadian history, Canadian military history, Second World War, Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).