These letters from William McRae, a Royal Flying Corps pilot from Agassiz, British Columbia, offer a glimpse into his daily life during wartime training. Writing to his mother, he shares moments that are both routine and show the uncertainty of miliary life. Written in February and March 1917,…
William McRae’s WWI letters home to his parents describe his journey across Canada as he heads to England to finish his aero training and join the Royal Flying Corps. These letters from William McRae, a Royal Flying Corps pilot from Agassiz, British Columbia, offer a glimpse into his…
In 1916, William McRae made the decision to combine his passion for flying with his duty as a soldier. He left his family’s farm in Agassiz, British Columbia, and travelled to Vancouver to begin his military training. These letters from William McRae, a Royal Flying Corps pilot from…