Description
Mrs. Stadnyk expresses her value and pride for the type of work she provided during her service time.
Beatrice Stadnyk
Mrs. Beatrice Stadnyk was born April 2, 1920 in Cranbrook, British Columbia. After attending the school system and looking for adventure, Beatrice travelled to Toronto, Ontario. On April 2, 1942 “on a dare” she joined the air force. Her mother was very disappointed with her choice as she would have been happier if Beatrice had joined the army following in the family footsteps. With family in London, England, Beatrice travelled overseas and took up the occupation of Cook on part of the Women’s Division, Royal Canadian Air Force. Beatrice spent 33 months in England and was discharged in December 1945 when she returned to Canada to look for employment. Mrs. Stadnyk returned to British Columbia and raised a family.
Transcript
Interviewer: Did you always feel valued in the service you were providing? Yes I did, I felt like I was really doing something good for our country and for other people. I enjoyed myself very much. I wasn’t no corporal or anything like that but I enjoyed everything that I did.