As a volunteer at the ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE MEMORIAL MUSEUM I find it very REWARDING AND EDUCATIONAL to listen to some of the older Members and Volunteers.
No spring chicken myself one short of sixty it is GREAT to have spoken with some of the finest in the WORLD.
I have met Canada's Native Indian fighter pilot who flew Spitfires in the Pacific Theater against the Japanese.
I have worked with two pilots who flew the Worlds first operational jet transport...two years prior to any other nation having a jet transport in service. WE WERE TRULY CAPTAINS OF THE CLOUDS!!!!
I really try not to miss my volunteer shift as I learn something new and interesting when someone walks through the door.
I hear all to often...Oh I though I would drop in and leave this for the museum....if you want it...No my kids wouldn't be interested in the war and that stuff.
Somtimes it's like watching History disappear before your eyes.
I have yet to see someone come forward with the answer.
Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug