Gunnar Brunvoll was born on June 6, 1924 in Bærum, Akershus, Norway. He arrived in Canada on March 30,1943. During occupation, Brunvoll was involved in the civil resistance movement, including editing the newspaper Norge. His parents and brother ended up in concentration camps in Germany, while he escaped an eventually went to Canada to be trained as a pilot.
Olav Sælid was born on March 16, 1915 in Sarpsborg, Østfold, Norway. He arrived at the Air Force Training Camp in Canada on July 13, 1942. He was educated as a pilot.
Gunnar Helgedagsrud was born on March 5, 1921 in Nord-Odal, Hedmark, Norway. He arrived in Canada on September 19, 1944. He was educated as a navigator.
Kaare Sekkelsten was born on February 7, 1913 in Vestre Aker, Oslo, Norway. He arrived from London, England to Canada on March 3, 1944. He was trained as a pilot.