Burke A. Thomas account, approximately 2001

File — Box: 16, Folder: 8

Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 8 File 424

Staff Only

Scope and Contents note

Materials contain a handwritten (faxed) account of Burke A. Thomas regarding his experiences in World War II as a fighter pilot for the Canadian Army that was sent to aid the British Royal Air Force in fighting the Axis powers. Describes the work of his squad bombing and fighting almost exclusively at night, with only five missions during daylight. He recounts how he believed the prayers of his and another pilot's mother gave them added courage. He also speaks of a couple missions dropping food to the people of Holland after their liberation. Dated approximately 2001.

Dates

Creation: approximately 2001

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

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