CHAPMAN, J.K. River Boy at War. (Fredericton, New Brunswick : Fiddlehead Poetry Books & Goose Lane Editions, 1985). First Edition. Pp (4),5-103,(5). Illustrated with some maps and b&w photos in the text. 8vo, red cardcovers, black lettering to spine.

James Keith Chapman (b.1918) of Gagetown and a retired U.N.B. professor of history.

"Chapman tells of his service as a navigator with the Royal Canadian Air Force, 415 Squadron, between 1940 and 1946." - from the rear cover.

Contents:
1. Introduction;
2. Adapting to Sex and the Service;
3. The Making of a Navigator;
4. Thirteen is Lucky;
5. The Ropey Crew;
6. Gremlins and Corn-on-the-Cob;
7. Last of the Hampdens;
8. Interlude;
9. The Final Years;
10. Friendships.

Name, else very good. 12.50