For Valour: Canadian Airmen and the Victoria Cross

Posted December 14, 2010

Watch the stories of seven Canadian airmen from the First and Second World War who each earned the Victoria Cross, Canada’s highest military honour. The stories are featured through a unique video and comic book format that will bring the story to life for your young students.

The educational resources section features interactive posters, printable maps and aircraft identification posters, and information on German night fighters.

Find out more at www.forvalour.manlab.com.

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