Joining the armed forces, John Brissenden, 18, (left), and his brother Peter, 20, are shown in by Capt

Original Toronto Star caption: Joining the armed forces; John Brissenden; 18; (left); and his brother Peter; 20; are shown in by Capt. Edward Popp. The sons of a veteran of the RAF and RCAF; they enlisted becuase of the promise of excitement and travel; plus the security of life in the forces. Like all recruits; they signed for five years.