Episode 1: Willa Walker

Inspired by true stories from the Royal Canadian Air Force, Pathway to the Stars: Tales of Courage and Belonging is a podcast series inspired by true events from a century of RCAF history.

2024 marks the Royal Canadian Air Force’s centennial, and this season of our podcast series focuses on the themes of belonging in the RCAF, which are prevalent in today’s society. It is produced by Juno-Award-nominated best-selling author Jason Wilson.

Explore other stories of the RCAF in Pathway to the Stars: 100 Years of the Royal Canadian Air Force, a new publication from former RCAF Commander Michael Hood and Honorary Colonel Tom Jenkins now available online and in your favourite bookstore.

Subscribe to Pathway to the Stars: Tales of Courage and Belonging on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Pathway to the Stars: Women of RCAF
Written by Sara Moyle
Produced by Jason Wilson
Executive Producer: Jeremy Diamond

Episode 1: Willa Walker
Features the voices of:
Wilf Harrison
Kristi Piik
Vince Reel
Mike Taylor
Laurel Tubman
Jason Wilson

Recorded at Jessie’s Jazz Cafe, Toronto
Engineered, mixed and mastered by Mauro “MARS” Giammarco

Music was written and performed by Jason Wilson and his band
Excepting: “Shout! Wherever You May Be” – Written by Ira Schuster, Paul Cunningham and Leonard Whitcup

The series was made possible thanks to the kind support of Air Canada and Veterans Affairs Canada.