Chapter One

https://www.mnopedia.org, “Agricultural Depression, 1920-1934.” By Linda A. Cameron;

“The Age of Roosevelt: The Coming of the New Deal”. 1959, By Arthur M. Schlesinger, JR.;

Chapter Two

Https://athabaskango07.wordpress.com, “Brief History of No. 6 S.F.T.S. in Dunnville, Ontario.” BY Pierre Lagace;

https://project44.ca, “CANADIAN ARMY RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING.” By C.P. Stacey;

Https://en.Wikipedia.org, “History of the Royal Canadian Air Force.” By Wikipedia Editors;

Https://en.Wikipedia.org, “RCAF Station Dunnville.” BY Wikipedia Editors;

Https://en.Wikipedia.org, “RCAF Station Dunnville.” BY Wikipedia Editors;

Https://en.Wikipedia.org, “British Commonwealth Air Training Plan.”;

Https://en.Wikipedia.org, “List of British Commonwealth Air Training Plan facilities in Canada. ” BY Wikipedia Editors;

https://rafmuseum.org.uk, “WW2 Pilots | RAF Training | RAF Aircrew.”;

https://www.moosejawtoday.com, “Air Training program made Canada the ‘aerodrome democracy ‘during WWII.” By Jason G. Antonio;

https://www.rcafassociation.ca, Canadian Military Aviation Chronology 1939-1947.” Executive Director;

Https://windsortar.com, “Canadians, Americans share long history of fighting side by side.” BY Bruce Moncur;

https://www.newmarkettodsy.ca, “Remember This? Fairgrounds became Second  World War military training camp. ” BY NewmarketToday Staff;

Https://ahec.armywarcollege.edu, “Army Heritage Trail.”;

“The Royal Canadian Air Force At War 1939-1945.” By Larry Milberry and Hugh A. Halliday;

Chapter Three

Https://internationalaviationhq.com, ” Hurrvs. Spitfire: Britain’s Best WWII Fighter?” BY Gareth Seagull;

https://www.basesystems.com, ” Vickers Supermarine Spitfire.” BY Julian Cracknell;

https://www.britannica.com, “Spitfire: British aircraft.” By John F. Guilmartin;

https://www.ibiblio.org, “The Army in Britain,  1939-1945.”;

https://en.wikipedia.org, “401 Tactical Fighter Squadron.” By Wikipedia Editors;

https://www.en.wikipedia.org, “General Aircraft Hotspur.” By Wikipedia Editors;

“History of the Royal Canadian Air Force.” 1984, By Christopher Shores;

Chapter Four

“Turn on the Heat.” Jamuary 1. 1940, BY Erle Stanley Gardner;

Https://blog.theveteranssite.greatergood.com/wwwii-rations/5/, “If Uou Served For The Allies in WWII, This Is What You’d Have To Eat.” BY Matthew Russell;

https://www.pier21.ca/blog/steve-schwinghamer/the-pier-goes-to-war-halifax-s-pier-21-and-the-second-world-war, “The Pier Goes To War: Halifax’s Pier 21 and the Second World War.”;

https://www.https://www.historicplaces.ca/en/pages/36_pier_21.aspx#:~:text=Pier%2021%20was%20an%20ideal,deep%2Dwater%20port%20to%20Europe, “Pier 21 and Canada’s War Brides.”;

https://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/dfhd/page_nhs_eng.aspx?id=1794, “Pier 21 National Historic Site of Canada.”;

Chapter Five

Block Club Chicago, “Go On A 1940’s Street Tour of Chicago, ‘The Queen City of the Great Lakes,’  With This Vintage Film.” Narrated by James A. FitzPatrick;

Chapter Six

https://www.en.m.wikipedia.org, “Aviation Cadet Training Program  (USAFF)” By Wikipedia Editors;

Chapter Seven

https://www. acc.af.mil/, “Celebrating 65 Years: USAF Aircraft Gunnery School Evolves into USAFWS.” BY Airman 1st class Jake Carter;

https://www.nellishousing.com/history, “Nellis AFB, NV History.”;

https://www. Military-history.fandom.com, “Nellis Air Force Base.”;

https://www.en.wikipedia.org, “USAF Weapons School.” By Wikipedia Editors;

Air& Space Magazine, January 2002. “Air Combat U”. By Robert A. Hanson;

https://www.businessinsider.com, “US Fighter Pilots Win First Jet-Powered Dogfights During Korean War.”;

https://www.fortwiki.com, “Nellis Air Force Base.”;

Chapter Eight

https://www.fiftiesweb.com, ” 1950s slang.”;

Blog.togetherweswrved.com, “Lt. Russell J. Brown U.S. Air Force 1948-1955.”;

https://www.en.wikipedia.org?, ” United States Air Force in South Korea.” ByWikipedia Editors;

Https://dpaa-mil.sitecrmforce.mil/, “Korean Air Battles.”;

https://afhistory.af.mil/, “The U S Air Force in Korea.”;

“The United States Air Force in Korea, 1950-1953.” By Robert Frank Futrell;

https://www.airandspaceforces.com, “Air Force Aircraft of the Korean War.” By Walter J. Boyne;

Https://covenantrescue.org, ” 10 U.S. Cities With the Highest Rates of Human Trafficking.”;

https://www.en.wikipedia.org, “USAF units and aircraft of the Korean War.” By Wikipedia Editors;

https://www.https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/126178/korean-war-pilot-achieves-aviation-first/, “Korean War pilot achieves aviation first.” By John A. Okonski;

https://www.https://www.7af.pacaf.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/408386/the-korean-air-war/, “The Korean Air War.” By William T. Y’Blood;

Chapter Nine

https://www.en.wikipedia.org, “Minneapolis–Saint Paul Joint Air Reserve Station.” By Wikipedia Editors;

Chapter Ten

https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ohim/summary95/dl230.pdf,”YEAR OF FIRST STATE DRIVER LICENSE LAW AND FIRST DRIVER EXAMINATION”;

State of Minnesota Department of highways, 1950, ” ivers Manual.” By M. J. Hoffman;

https://www.motortrend.com/news/fast-facts-the-113-year-history-of-the-drivers-license-110875/, “Fast Facts: The 113-Year History of the Driver’s License.” By Automobile Staff;

https://www.magazine.northeast.aaa.com/, “The History of the Driver’s License.”;

https://www.nasdaq.com, “Many drivers can’t pass a driver’s license test.”;

Chapter Twelve

https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/ Displsy/ Article/104552/thunderbirds/ “Thunderbirds.”;

https://www.aerobaticteams.net, “Thunderbirds.”;

“Thunderbirds Maneuvers Package and Certification Guide.”

https://www.en.wikipedia.org, “United States Air Force Thunderbirds.” By Wikipedia Editors;

https://www.afterburner.com, “THE THUNDERBIRD WAY: 5 PRINCIPLES FOR SUCCESSFUL TEAMS.” By Chris Stricklin;

https://www.health.mi, “How Blue Angels and Thunderbirds Keep Flying 300 Days a Year.”;

https://www.sofrep.com, “The Thunderbirds: A Day In The Life! (Part One).” By Ben Ayivorth;

https://www.sofrep.com, “The Thunderbirds: A Day In The Life! (Part two).” By Ben Ayivorth;

https://www.fwtx.com, “Life as a Thunderbird: A Chat With Major Kyle Oliver.” By Samantha Calimbahin;

Chapter Thirteen

https://midwesthome.com/building-remodeling/1950s-midcentury-minnesota-architecture-tells-a-story-of-our-past/, “Minnesota Modern: Mid-century in Minnesota. ” By Larry Millett;

https://www.lakesnwoods.com/images4/Minneapolis81C2.jpg, “Minneapolis, Minnesota  Gallery-church.”

Chapter Fourteen

https://www.news.cancerresearchuk.com, “Celebrating 60 years if progress.” By Kat Arney;

Chapter Fifteen

https://www.goldengatecasino.com/blog/minneapolis-las-vegas-road-trip/, “Road Trip to Vegas: Minneapolis to Las Vegas.”;

https://www.classiclasvegas.com/clv-history-blog/2008/2/13/swanky-mid-century-modern-las-vegas-ads.html, “Swanky Mid-Century Modern Las Veas Ads.”;

Chapter Sixteen

“Medical District Historical Marker Project, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada. ” BY Northwind Resource Consulting;

Chapter Seventeen

https://www.mndigital.org/projects/primary-source-sets/excelsior-amusement-park, “Excelsior Amusement park. ” By Jennifer Claybourne;

Chapter Eighteen

secure.afa.org, “The Air Force in the Vietnam War.” By the staff of Air Force Magazine;

https://www.defensemedianetwork.com/stories/f-100-versus-mig-17-the-air-battle-nobody-told-you-about/, “F-100 Versus MiG-17: The Air Battle Nobody Told You About.” By Robert F. Dorr;

https://www.https://www.usafpolice.org/danang.html, “Da Nang Air Base.” By USAF Police Alumni Association;

https://https://www.highpointnc.gov/2113/Vietnam-War#:~:text=August%205%2C%201964,military%20targets%20in%20North%20Vietnam, “Vietnam War.”;

Chapter Nineteen

https://www.nellis.af.mil/57-WG/,  “57THWing.”;

https://www.en.wikipedia.org, . “474th Tactical Fighter Wing.” BY Wikipedia Editors;

Chapter Twenty-four

Httpd://www.Footballdb.com, “Harold Carmichael Game Logs.”;

https://www.en.wikipedia.org, “Harold Carmichael.”;

Chapter Twenty-six

https://www.militaryonesource.mi, “Airforce Base Training: What to Expect.”;

Chapter Twenty-seven

https://mybaseguide.com?air-force-basic-training, “AIR FORCE BASIC TRAINING: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW.” By MyBaseGuide Staff Member;

Chapter Twenty-nine

https://www.aetc.af.mil, “Air Force Flight Screening: Evolutionary Changes, 1917-2003.” By Ann Krueger Hussey;

https://www.aetc.af.mil, “A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CADET AIRMANSHIP PROGRAMS AT THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY.” By C1C Shane Moran;

https://www.en.wikipedia.org, “United States Air Force Academy.” By Wikipedia Editors;

https://www.bogidope.com, “How to Become a Fighter Pilot.” By Emet;

https://www.en.wikipedia.org, “Initial Flight Training.” By Wikipedia Editors;

https://www.airandspaceforces.com, “And Now, the Pilot Shortage.” By Bruce D. Callander;

https://www.en.wikipedia.org, “Exercise Red Flag.” By Wikipedia Editors;

https://www.en.wikipedia.org, ” Air Training Command.” By Wikipedia Editors;

https://www.spartan.edu, “Becoming an Air Force Pilot: The Necessary Education, Qualifications, and More.”;

https://www.skytough.com, “How To Become a Fighter Pilot: Complete Guide.” By Joe Haygood;

https://www.indeed.com, “Air Force Pilot Requirements.” By Indeed Editorial Team;

https://www.skycombatace.com, “How Can I Become a Fighter Jet Pilot in the USA?”;

https://www.health.mil, “The Need for Speed Requires Intense Training.”;

https://www.en.wikipedia.org, “Air Force Officer Training School.” By Wikipedia Editors;

Chapter Thirty

https://www.en.wikipedia.org, “MacDill Air Force Base.” BY Wikipedia Editors;

https://www. Avjobs.com, “military fighter pilot.”;

https://www.mayoclinic.com, “Labor Induction.”;

https://www.smallbusinesschron.com, “Organizational Structure of a Hotel.”;

Chapter Thirty-one

https://www.thewarhorse.org, “30 Years On, Veterans Recall the Desert Storm Air War.” By Kelly Kennedy;

https://www.en.wikipedia.org, “Organization of United States Air Force Units in the Gulf War.” By Wikipedia Editors;

https://www.military-history.fandom.com, “Gulf War air campaign.”;

https://www.en.wikipedia.org, “36th Wing.” By Wikipedia Editors;

https://www.en.wikipedia.org, “58th Fighter Squadron.” By Wikipedia Editors;

https://www.balloonstodrones.com, “Looking Back at Iraqi Air Defences during Operation DESERT STORM.” By Colonel Mandeep Singh;

https://www. media.defense.gov, “Crisis in Iraq: Operation PROVIDE COMFORT.” By Daniel L. Haulman;

“Skybreak – The 58th Fighter Squadron in Desert Storm.” By Mark Guardia;

Chapter Thirty-two

https://www.military-history.fandom.com, “Gulf War air campaign.”;

https://www. media.defense.gov, “Crisis in Iraq: Operation PROVIDE COMFORT.” By Daniel L. Haulman;

Chapter Thirty-three

https://www.landscape.com/properties/benson-az, “Benson, AZ land for sale.”;

https://www.amc.af.mil, “Locating Air Force Base Sites, History’s Legacy.” By Frederick J. Shaw;

https://www.amc.af.mil, “Air Mobility Command Soace Available Travel.”;

https://www.dm.af.mil/About-DM/Units/, “Davis-Mntham Air Force Base.”;

Chapter Thiry-four

https;//www.installations.militaryonesource.mil/in-depth-overview/misawa-, “Misawa AB In-depth Overview.”:

https:///www.jumprogram.org/us-air-force-in-japan/, “US Air Force in Japan.”;

https:///www.litcharts.com, “Tragic Hero.”;

https://www.kyuhoshi.com/apple-picking-season-in-aomori/, “Kyuhoshi Japan Travel & Culture Guide.”;

Chapter Thirty-six

https://www.en.wikipedia.org,  “Andrews Air Force Base.” BY Wikipedia Editors;

Chapter Thirty-seven

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com, “Small cell Vs Non-non-small cell lung cancer.” By Teresa Hagan Thomas;

Chapter Thirty-eight

https://www.publichealth.va.gov, “Oil Well Fires during Gulf War.”;

https://www.federalregister.gov, “Presidential Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses.”;

https://www.https://www.va.gov/ADVISORY/Reports/ReportRACSep2021.pdf, “Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veteran’s Illnesses (RACGWVI) Responses to Recommendatons.”;

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/syndrome/analysis/oilwell.html, “Oill-well Fire Smoke.”;

https://academic.oup.com/aje/article/155/10/908/144115, “Are Gulf War Veterans Experiencing Illness due to Exposure to Smoke from Kuwaiti Oil Well Fires? Examination of Department of Defense Hospitalization Data.” By Tyler C. Smith, Jack M. Heller, Tomoko I. Hooper, Gary D. Gackstetter, Gregory C. Gray;

https://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/health-effects-oil-well-fires-on-veterans, “What to Know About the Health Effects of Oil Well Fires on Veterans.” By Cyrus Wahome;

https://www.http://www.ngwrc.org/docs/Study/CDC-1999-Confrence-Oilwell-Fires-&-GWI.pdf, “OIL FIRES, PETROLEUM AND GULF WAR ILLNESS.” THE CDC CONFERENCE ON THE HEALTH IMPACT OF CHEMICAL EXPOSURES DURING THE GULF WAR 2.28.1999 – 3.2.1999. By Craig F. Stead;

https://www.lawforveterans.org, “Types of Military Discharge and What they Mean for Veterans.”;

https://www.military.com, “Veterans Exposed to Burning Oil Wells and Burn Pits Eligible for Special Program.”;

Chapter Thirty-nine

https://www.eyeinvestigate.com, “Eye Investigste, Private Investigator International Services.”

https://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/lung-cancer-non-small-cell/statistics, “Lung Cancer – Non-Small Cell: Statistics.”;

Additional References

“Sky break: the 58th Fighter Squadron in Desert Storm.” BY Mike Guardia;

“Buck McNair Vcanadian Spitfire Ace.” BY Norman Franks;

“Automobiles of the ’50s.” BY The Auto Editors of Consumer Guide;

“Ships Visual Encyclopedia.” By David Ross;

“Military Aircraft Visual Encyclopedia. ” BY Jim Winchester;

“Aircraft Anatomy.” By Paul Edwn and Soph Moeng;

“History of the Royal Canadian Air Force.” By Christopher Shores;