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Canada Concludes Americans Reckless Pilots Impress RCAF
In a smoking room aboard the Continental Limited, Royal Canadian Air Force pilots discuss American fliers. They note Americans are bold but need discipline, praising some as top pilots while contrasting two-hour training with long-haul duties and wartime risks. The piece profiles Frisco Joe and a diverse civilian cohort joining the air force amid debates on pacifism and duty.
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