I was so pleased to read Gloria Durham's reminiscing about her time in Gander during WWII. I lived there at that time and am one of the few that has been here almost ever since. I was only 12 years old when the war ended and I have to say we have the same memories. My father was a civilian electrician who came here in 1937. The family followed in 1940. As Gloria said it was "overseas" for Canadians. We lived in the only "houses" in the RCAF section.<br /> <br /> It was a very different life from most NFLD children. My parents home was "home away" to troops from all branches of the military. We were treated very well with Christmas parties, use of the swimming pool and bowling alley ect. Movies were open to us, as were all the entertainments. I saw Frank Sinatra and many other stars as well as the first run-movies. As many as parents permitted.<br /> <br /> It still makes me feel a little "different"as I wasn't from "town" or the "bay." It was so different when so many settled here after 1945. There was only 14 children when school opened in 1941.<br /> <br /> Eileen Elms   Submitted By: NULL