Howsam, George Roberts: my Air Force recollections


Description:
Item is an interview/narrative of George Roberts Howsam' s experiences during World War I and World War II. Air Vice-Marshal Howsam, C.B., M.C. served with the 116th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, the Royal Flying Corps, the Canadian Air Force and the Royal Canadian Air Force. Interview took place on July 27, August 3, 15, 27, 31 and September 12, 1979.
Date:
1979-07-27
Collection:
Howsam, George Roberts: my Air Force recollections
People Depicted:
Air Vice-Marshal Howsam, George Roberts, 1895-1988

Page Title:
Howsam_G_0193_01.mp3
Abstract:
(Reel 1, Side 1, interviewed by C. D. Main) Born in 1895 in Ontario (d. Apr. 16, 1988, Victoria, B.C.). Howsam joined the 116th Battalion, C.E.F. in 1916. Transferred to the Royal Flying Corps in 1917 and trained in Toronto and at Camp Borden. After only thirty-six hours of flying training he was sent to France as a second lieutenant in July 1917. Comments on various aircraft, particularly the great agility of the Sopwith Camel (fighter) upon which he trained in England.

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