Book Description
Harry L. Gill, of Fredericton, New Brunswick, enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1940 at the age of 18. During his short but adventure-filled career, he flew a Hurricane fighter bomber over France, England, and India and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal. In 1943 his airplane was shot down over Burma and he died in the crash. Hurricane Pilot captures the perspective of a young man in the middle of a war in Europe and Asia. Drawing extensively on Gill's correspondence with his parents and his siblings, this very personal account of war shows how Gill was transformed from a small-town boy to a mature fighter pilot serving in a global war on another continent. His letters depict the enthusiasm of youth, a strong sense of humour, his plans for the future, and this continuing attachment to home. Hurricane Pilot is volume ten in the New Brunswick Military Heritage Series.

About the Author
Brent Wilson teaches military history in the History Department at the University of New Brunswick. He is co-director of the New Brunswick Military Heritage Project and executive editor of the Milton F. Gregg, VC, Centre's Journal of Conflict Studies. / Barbara J. Gill lives in Fredericton, New Brunswick. She is a poet, writer, visual artist, and registered nurse. Her service-oriented background includes political, labour, and human rights activism. Her poetry has been published in Canada, USA, and Israel. In 2006, she published Soul Gifts: The World's Self-Help Book and its companion Soul Rubbing™ Excercises: A Personal Vision Quest. Barbara is the oldest niece of Harry L. Gill.

Product Details:

• Paperback: 146 pages
• Publisher: Goose Lane Editions & New Brunswick Military History Project (Nov 30 2007)
• Language: English
• Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 14 x 1 cm
• Shipping Weight: 227 g