"Why arnt they in our schools in basic history class. For the record I'm 39 and took Canadian history. "
I sure didn't get a snif of WWI(the war which pretty much forged our Nation out of bone, blood and fire), until High school when a little computer game called "The Red Baron" made it's way to a shop near me in Edmonton...
I daresay I must even (respectfully)disagree with Hugh, in that education needs a MAJOR slap upside the head for this horrible omission of arguably the most important event in our nation's history. Imagine if the American Revolution was not taught in the USA??? Hell if i can take Frontinac and Louis Riel(sp?whatever..) kids can take a few dates and facts from WWI. Ahh but Canada is such a peaceful country which does not like to "glorify" war by teaching it, don't see how a few dates and facts could glorify it, oh well.
BTW look up
Alfred Atkey, and I also highly recommend:
http://www.accessweb.com/users/mconstab/
The Canadian air aces and heros site. Be sure to check out Alan Mcleod, not all heros of the air were fighter pilots.