Nickle Trip

by Brad Bird

In recounting his experiences as a bomber pilot in the Second World War, F C C Bird combines a vivid picture of wartime valour and a young man's dream of flight Appointed generously with photographs and documentation, Nickle Trip brings to life Canada's war effort through the eyes of a young dreamer from Boissevain, Manitoba

32 pages, Paperback

Published December 10, 2015

Reviews

[Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very interesting account of an RCAF pilot's adventures in WWII and after. The style is very conversational, it reads as an interview transcription, a bit choppy at times, but all the more interesting as it is like you are listening to Mr. Bird tell his story. This book was a donation to the museum where I volunteer, seeing it was about a Boissevain, MB flyer, it grabbed my interest - I lived in Boissevain for 38 years, and taught there for 30. In fact, as it turns out I taught F/L Bird's daughter in either Grade 11 or 12.

[Joshua Derkson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful collection of stories from father to his youngest son about his time in the RCAF during WW2 as a instructor and a bomber pilot then his post war device as well. The book begins with a look at life in the Canadian prairies during The Great Depression. This book recounts some important parts of Canadian History that are important to remember and being able to read this firsthand account was very meaningful.