Harry gets the call and reports for Basic Training -

"...there’s nothing like the air force. Ever since I’ve been here I’ve been drilling. I walk strait as a dye and swing my arms to boot."

April 29, 1942	Start of Basic Training at No. 3 Manning Depot, Edmonton as Pilot or Observer
May 12, 1942	Letter to EG & Hilda from Hansell Srs. in Norwich, England. It contains a hair-raising account of the bombing of Norwich and the destruction of their home. Fortunately they escaped serious injury.
	The Hansell Seniors Walter & Rachel of Norwich, England
	Walter Hansell
	48 Massingham Road today - note the major brick repair resulting from the bombing
May 15, 1942	Letter to EG from Harry
July 7, 1942	Transferred to Air Crew (Gunner Training)
September 29, 1942	Start of Leave (12 days) spent at home with family in Vulcan, Alberta
	Harry in flying gear with his 2nd Cousin, Corporal William Rayner
	Harry at home with father E.G. Hansell
October 10, 1942	End of Leave