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The Canadian Aviation Historical Society |
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September 2024 e–Newsletter |
September 2024 e–Newsletter |
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From the Desk of the Executive |
From the Desk of the Executive |
During this centenary year of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), the CAHS (Turnbull) Chapter for New Brunswick would like to reflect on the inspiration and fruition of its RCAF 100 Activities and what an honour it has been to remember and memorialize the contributions of the RCAF in the New Brunswick region. |
During this centenary year of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), the CAHS (Turnbull) Chapter for New Brunswick would like to reflect on the inspiration and fruition of its RCAF 100 Activities and what an honour it has been to remember and memorialize the contributions of the RCAF in the New Brunswick region. |
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MCpl Matthieu Racette, Rideau Hall © OSGG, 2024 |
MCpl Matthieu Racette, Rideau Hall © OSGG, 2024 |
The Turnbull Chapter began thinking about the RCAF 100 centennial in 2019. The late Squadron Leader Bruce Carter and current chapter Secretary Harold E. Wright had previously discussed putting an air force memorial on the grounds of the former RCAF Station Pennfield Ridge. The Turnbull Chapter had already been involved with 250 (Saint John) Wing of the RCAF Association (RCAFA) in 2006 in dedicating a war memorial for Pennfield and Camp Utopia at a small tourist park. So, expanding the idea of a memorial for Pennfield was not that much of a leap of imagination in 2019 when the Turnbull Chapter was thinking about RCAF Centennial efforts.
In 2021, an independent stand-alone not-for-profit was incorporated - called the 250 (Saint John) Wing, RCAFA Inc. - where board members would include two members from 250 Wing and two from the Turnbull Chapter. The property owner of the former Pennfield site, Acadian Seaplants, donated one acre of the airport land to the 250 Wing Inc.
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The Turnbull Chapter began thinking about the RCAF 100 centennial in 2019. The late Squadron Leader Bruce Carter and current chapter Secretary Harold E. Wright had previously discussed putting an air force memorial on the grounds of the former RCAF Station Pennfield Ridge. The Turnbull Chapter had already been involved with 250 (Saint John) Wing of the RCAF Association (RCAFA) in 2006 in dedicating a war memorial for Pennfield and Camp Utopia at a small tourist park. So, expanding the idea of a memorial for Pennfield was not that much of a leap of imagination in 2019 when the Turnbull Chapter was thinking about RCAF Centennial efforts.
In 2021, an independent stand-alone not-for-profit was incorporated - called the 250 (Saint John) Wing, RCAFA Inc. - where board members would include two members from 250 Wing and two from the Turnbull Chapter. The property owner of the former Pennfield site, Acadian Seaplants, donated one acre of the airport land to the 250 Wing Inc.
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MCpl Matthieu Racette, Rideau Hall © OSGG, 2024 |
MCpl Matthieu Racette, Rideau Hall © OSGG, 2024 |
| MCpl Matthieu Racette, Rideau Hall © OSGG, 2024 |
MCpl Matthieu Racette, Rideau Hall © OSGG, 2024 |
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In June 2024, Her Excellency the Governor General, Her Honour the Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick, the military attaché of the New Zealand High Commission, and the Canadian Director of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, had the privilege of dedicating the RCAF 100 Pennfield Ridge Air Force Memorial. The memorial is made up of three large granite stones that list the names, ages, years of death, and the Air Forces of the seventy airmen who died at Pennfield during the Second World War. A granite sculpture of the 1924 RCAF crest was also included. This effort involved planting over 200 trees and included two dozen Vimy Ridge oak trees. In August, the 250 Wing Inc. received the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association’s 2024 Green for Life award.
In the next newsletter, the CAHS (Turnbull) New Brunswick Chapter will provide a description of our other RCAF 100 projects: the crosswalk, our banners, our Field of Honour, wood sculptures, the air show, Camp Cole, and our civic cenotaph, all of which are RCAF 100 projects of which it has been an honour to be part. |
In June 2024, Her Excellency the Governor General, Her Honour the Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick, the military attaché of the New Zealand High Commission, and the Canadian Director of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, had the privilege of dedicating the RCAF 100 Pennfield Ridge Air Force Memorial. The memorial is made up of three large granite stones that list the names, ages, years of death, and the Air Forces of the seventy airmen who died at Pennfield during the Second World War. A granite sculpture of the 1924 RCAF crest was also included. This effort involved planting over 200 trees and included two dozen Vimy Ridge oak trees. In August, the 250 Wing Inc. received the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association’s 2024 Green for Life award.
In the next newsletter, the CAHS (Turnbull) New Brunswick Chapter will provide a description of our other RCAF 100 projects: the crosswalk, our banners, our Field of Honour, wood sculptures, the air show, Camp Cole, and our civic cenotaph, all of which are RCAF 100 projects of which it has been an honour to be part. |
Harold E. Wright, New Brunswick Chapter Secretary, Canadian Aviation Historical Society |
Harold E. Wright, New Brunswick Chapter Secretary, Canadian Aviation Historical Society |
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From the Desk of the Journal Editor
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From the Desk of the Journal Editor
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Journal 58-3 features – select any thumbnail above to view larger images on our website
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Journal 58-3 features – select any thumbnail above to view larger images on our website
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The print production of Volume 58, Number 3 is scheduled to go to the mailing house within the coming week. A link to the digital (PDF) edition will also be emailed to all current members for whom we have an up-to-date email address. When the print edition has been mailed, the digital edition will also be available in our website's Members Only area. Check the Journal web page for updates on the mailing of the print edition and its availability for purchase from our e-shop. The feature articles in this edition are: The British Air Ministry Winter Trials in Canada 4: The Hawker Audax Army Cooperation Aircraft Carl Vincent continues this very interesting series, featuring another well-known interwar British aircraft. Many detail aspects of the aircraft are illustrated by a range of exclusive photos from the RCAF files painstakingly copied by Elizabeth Vincent. Wooden Wings Over the Wilderness 10: CF-AAM, A Fokker Super Universal Servicing Mining Operations in the West and Yukon This instalment chronicles the working life of the last of the historical Super Universals documented by Clark Seaborn and features a centre spread of 1/48 scale drawings by the author. Airman at Sea: A Bonnie Adventure Retired CP-107 Argus navigator Rick Stojak recounts his formative years as a member of the RCAF – particularly, a memorable Training/Familiarization exercise aboard HMCS Bonaventure. Northern Engineer: An Aviation Career in the Canadian North 2: Early Days in Yellowknife The second in this occasional series continues with the struggle and toil of making a life in northern aviation, narrated by Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Bill Walton in the first person. An update for our work in progress Volume 58 Number 4 will appear in the next edition of this e-newsletter. Until next time… |
The print production of Volume 58, Number 3 is scheduled to go to the mailing house within the coming week. A link to the digital (PDF) edition will also be emailed to all current members for whom we have an up-to-date email address. When the print edition has been mailed, the digital edition will also be available in our website's Members Only area. Check the Journal web page for updates on the mailing of the print edition and its availability for purchase from our e-shop. The feature articles in this edition are: The British Air Ministry Winter Trials in Canada 4: The Hawker Audax Army Cooperation Aircraft Carl Vincent continues this very interesting series, featuring another well-known interwar British aircraft. Many detail aspects of the aircraft are illustrated by a range of exclusive photos from the RCAF files painstakingly copied by Elizabeth Vincent. Wooden Wings Over the Wilderness 10: CF-AAM, A Fokker Super Universal Servicing Mining Operations in the West and Yukon This instalment chronicles the working life of the last of the historical Super Universals documented by Clark Seaborn and features a centre spread of 1/48 scale drawings by the author. Airman at Sea: A Bonnie Adventure Retired CP-107 Argus navigator Rick Stojak recounts his formative years as a member of the RCAF – particularly, a memorable Training/Familiarization exercise aboard HMCS Bonaventure. Northern Engineer: An Aviation Career in the Canadian North 2: Early Days in Yellowknife The second in this occasional series continues with the struggle and toil of making a life in northern aviation, narrated by Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Bill Walton in the first person. An update for our work in progress Volume 58 Number 4 will appear in the next edition of this e-newsletter. Until next time… |
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Terry Higgins, Creative Director, Website Administrator, CAHS Journal Managing Editor and Graphics Director, Canadian Aviation Historical Society |
Terry Higgins, Creative Director, Website Administrator, CAHS Journal Managing Editor and Graphics Director, Canadian Aviation Historical Society |
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From the Desk of the Treasurer |
From the Desk of the Treasurer |
With the end of summer and the arrival of September, children, teenagers, and post-secondary students are returning to the classroom. When I think of the Back-to-School season, I think of the opportunity to learn, which can take place anywhere, not just inside school walls. I would like to encourage CAHS friends and members to find ways to help more youth learn about Canada's aviation history. Take a child or grandchild to an aviation museum or air show. Set up a movie night and watch a video (documentary or fiction) that includes something about aviation history. Give someone a book on aviation history (check out the CAHS store for discounted options). Buy a CAHS membership (which includes the quarterly CAHS Journal) for a youth or sign up an Air Cadet for a free gift membership. Bring a student to a local chapter meeting and let them have a chance to hear a live speaker and meet other aviation enthusiasts. This fall, I hope you are able to find ways to take this return to the season of learning as an opportunity to excite the next generation about Canada's aviation history! |
With the end of summer and the arrival of September, children, teenagers, and post-secondary students are returning to the classroom. When I think of the Back-to-School season, I think of the opportunity to learn, which can take place anywhere, not just inside school walls. I would like to encourage CAHS friends and members to find ways to help more youth learn about Canada's aviation history. Take a child or grandchild to an aviation museum or air show. Set up a movie night and watch a video (documentary or fiction) that includes something about aviation history. Give someone a book on aviation history (check out the CAHS store for discounted options). Buy a CAHS membership (which includes the quarterly CAHS Journal) for a youth or sign up an Air Cadet for a free gift membership. Bring a student to a local chapter meeting and let them have a chance to hear a live speaker and meet other aviation enthusiasts. This fall, I hope you are able to find ways to take this return to the season of learning as an opportunity to excite the next generation about Canada's aviation history! |
Cordially, Dr. Rachel Lea Heide, National Treasurer, Canadian Aviation Historical Society |
Cordially, Dr. Rachel Lea Heide, National Treasurer, Canadian Aviation Historical Society |
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| The book Whispering’ Duke Schiller: The Forgotten Hero of Early Aviation by Tom Douglas is a compelling tribute to Clarence Alvin “Duke” Schiller, an under-celebrated pioneer in the field of aviation. It spans Schiller’s early life in Canada, detailing his journey from his birth in Iowa to his family’s resettlement in Cooksville, Ontario, and outlines his significant contributions to early aviation, including his time as a bush pilot and his service in multiple air forces. The narrative also delves into his adventurous career, marked by harrowing missions, daring rescues, and notable achievements in aviation that captured the public’s imagination during the 1920s, ’30s, and early ’40s. This book retails from the publisher for $29.95 (plus tax and shipping). We are selling it as a CAHS fund-raiser at a discounted rate of $29.50 (shipping and taxes included) in Canada; you will receive both a hard copy and a PDF copy. |
The book Whispering’ Duke Schiller: The Forgotten Hero of Early Aviation by Tom Douglas is a compelling tribute to Clarence Alvin “Duke” Schiller, an under-celebrated pioneer in the field of aviation. It spans Schiller’s early life in Canada, detailing his journey from his birth in Iowa to his family’s resettlement in Cooksville, Ontario, and outlines his significant contributions to early aviation, including his time as a bush pilot and his service in multiple air forces. The narrative also delves into his adventurous career, marked by harrowing missions, daring rescues, and notable achievements in aviation that captured the public’s imagination during the 1920s, ’30s, and early ’40s. This book retails from the publisher for $29.95 (plus tax and shipping). We are selling it as a CAHS fund-raiser at a discounted rate of $29.50 (shipping and taxes included) in Canada; you will receive both a hard copy and a PDF copy. |
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| Scott Maclagan spent the Cold War in CF-100 jet interceptors, flying over Canada. The mission was to be ready for a Soviet attack – and to monitor all unknown aircraft spotted on radar. In this book, the only published account of the experiences of a Cold War flier over Canada, Scott recounts his recruitment by the air force, the early training which graduated only two of a hundred young men, and his many adventures flying as a navigator in the two-crewmen Canadian-built CF-100 jet. He and his pilot partner were in line to fly the famed Avro Arrow which was to replace the CF-100. This book retails from the publisher for $29.95 + tax. We are selling it as a CAHS fund-raiser at a discounted rate of $22 (plus $10 shipping) in Canada. |
Scott Maclagan spent the Cold War in CF-100 jet interceptors, flying over Canada. The mission was to be ready for a Soviet attack – and to monitor all unknown aircraft spotted on radar. In this book, the only published account of the experiences of a Cold War flier over Canada, Scott recounts his recruitment by the air force, the early training which graduated only two of a hundred young men, and his many adventures flying as a navigator in the two-crewmen Canadian-built CF-100 jet. He and his pilot partner were in line to fly the famed Avro Arrow which was to replace the CF-100. This book retails from the publisher for $29.95 + tax. We are selling it as a CAHS fund-raiser at a discounted rate of $22 (plus $10 shipping) in Canada. |
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Crash Harrison Tales of a Bomber Pilot Who Defied Death
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Crash Harrison Tales of a Bomber Pilot Who Defied Death
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| Written by Deana J. Driver. Reginald Harrison grew up on a farm near the hamlet of Finnie, Saskatchewan during the Dirty Thirties. His interest in flying was heightened as he watched fighter pilots do loops in the sky above his family’s farm, training for the Second World War. Seeking adventure, Reg became an RCAF bomber pilot in England. During his service, he survived four crashes – none of which were his fault – and several close calls. Reginald Harrison became one of the few Canadians in the famed wartime “Guinea Pig Club” after receiving reconstructive skin graft surgery. He was named an “Honorary Snowbird” by the renowned Canadian Forces’ aerobatics display team. He is a celebrated war veteran whose stories will captivate and educate readers from teens to seniors. This book retails from the publisher for $25.95 + tax. We are selling it as a CAHS fund-raiser at a discounted rate of $21 (plus $7 shipping) in Canada. |
Written by Deana J. Driver. Reginald Harrison grew up on a farm near the hamlet of Finnie, Saskatchewan during the Dirty Thirties. His interest in flying was heightened as he watched fighter pilots do loops in the sky above his family’s farm, training for the Second World War. Seeking adventure, Reg became an RCAF bomber pilot in England. During his service, he survived four crashes – none of which were his fault – and several close calls. Reginald Harrison became one of the few Canadians in the famed wartime “Guinea Pig Club” after receiving reconstructive skin graft surgery. He was named an “Honorary Snowbird” by the renowned Canadian Forces’ aerobatics display team. He is a celebrated war veteran whose stories will captivate and educate readers from teens to seniors. This book retails from the publisher for $25.95 + tax. We are selling it as a CAHS fund-raiser at a discounted rate of $21 (plus $7 shipping) in Canada. |
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The Defenders + your choice of a 2nd book Flat Rate Box special offer |
The Defenders + your choice of a 2nd book Flat Rate Box special offer |
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| Author Chris Weicht is offering a special where buyers of his The Defenders can add one additional book (from the list below) and have them both shipped in a Canada Post FLAT RATE BOX, all for $100.00 ($80 for the two books and $20 for shipping). Second book options include: Some book quantities are limited; our sales team might need to contact you for an alternate choice of the combo title if supplies run out. |
Author Chris Weicht is offering a special where buyers of his The Defenders can add one additional book (from the list below) and have them both shipped in a Canada Post FLAT RATE BOX, all for $100.00 ($80 for the two books and $20 for shipping). Second book options include: Some book quantities are limited; our sales team might need to contact you for an alternate choice of the combo title if supplies run out. |
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CAHS 2025 Aviation Art Calendar |
CAHS 2025 Aviation Art Calendar |
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| The annual aviation art calendar is available ($15 a copy plus $5 shipping in Canada). This bilingual calendar includes 13 full-colour images featuring a collection of civilian and military aviation aircraft. |
The annual aviation art calendar is available ($15 a copy plus $5 shipping in Canada). This bilingual calendar includes 13 full-colour images featuring a collection of civilian and military aviation aircraft. |
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100 Objects for 100 Years: A History for the Royal Canadian Air Force Centennial |
100 Objects for 100 Years: A History for the Royal Canadian Air Force Centennial |
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| Mike Bechthold, Richard Mayne, and Brad St. Croix's 100 Objects for 100 Years: A History for the Royal Canadian Air Force Centennial offers a meticulously curated exploration of the RCAF's storied past through the lens of 100 significant objects. Review by Bill Zuk,
CAHS National Membership Secretary |
Mike Bechthold, Richard Mayne, and Brad St. Croix's 100 Objects for 100 Years: A History for the Royal Canadian Air Force Centennial offers a meticulously curated exploration of the RCAF's storied past through the lens of 100 significant objects. Review by Bill Zuk,
CAHS National Membership Secretary |
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The Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada Celebrates 50 Years! |
The Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada Celebrates 50 Years! |
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| Join the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada on November 9, 2024 as they celebrate their 50th Anniversary with a 1970-themed gala! |
Join the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada on November 9, 2024 as they celebrate their 50th Anniversary with a 1970-themed gala! |
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Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum Presentation |
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum Presentation |
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© Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
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© Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
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| Join the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum on September 15, 2024, for a compelling presentation by author Ted Barris, where he will delve into the untold stories of Canadian heroes in the Battle of Britain. |
Join the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum on September 15, 2024, for a compelling presentation by author Ted Barris, where he will delve into the untold stories of Canadian heroes in the Battle of Britain. |
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Air Force Museum Online Exhibit |
Air Force Museum Online Exhibit |
As the world becomes increasingly digital, museums are expanding their presence online, making their collections more accessible than ever. You no longer need to visit a physical location to enjoy exhibits. Explore the "Pictures of War" exhibit from the Air Force Museum, available from anywhere. |
As the world becomes increasingly digital, museums are expanding their presence online, making their collections more accessible than ever. You no longer need to visit a physical location to enjoy exhibits. Explore the "Pictures of War" exhibit from the Air Force Museum, available from anywhere. |
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LCol William Barker Park Grand Opening |
LCol William Barker Park Grand Opening |
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| The grand opening of LCol William Barker Park is taking place on Friday September 6, 2024 at 11:00am MDT. For information on the grand opening and the reception to follow, please visit the link below. |
The grand opening of LCol William Barker Park is taking place on Friday September 6, 2024 at 11:00am MDT. For information on the grand opening and the reception to follow, please visit the link below. |
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One-of-a-Kind T-33 Honours the RCAF |
One-of-a-Kind T-33 Honours the RCAF |
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Drone photo courtesy of Precision Vehicle Wraps. |
Drone photo courtesy of Precision Vehicle Wraps. |
| The Alberta Aviation Museum's latest exhibit, a uniquely wrapped Canadair CT-33 Silver Star, celebrates the centennial of the Royal Canadian Air Force with a stunning design that honors the RCAF's legacy and service. Story and photos by John Chalmers |
The Alberta Aviation Museum's latest exhibit, a uniquely wrapped Canadair CT-33 Silver Star, celebrates the centennial of the Royal Canadian Air Force with a stunning design that honors the RCAF's legacy and service. Story and photos by John Chalmers |
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There’s lots taking place at the BC Aviation Museum! |
There’s lots taking place at the BC Aviation Museum! |
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| Big news at BC Aviation Museum! The iconic Martin Mars water bomber has arrived, and Lancaster restoration is underway. Photos provided by James McNulty
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Big news at BC Aviation Museum! The iconic Martin Mars water bomber has arrived, and Lancaster restoration is underway. Photos provided by James McNulty
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BC Aviation Museum September Guest Speaker |
BC Aviation Museum September Guest Speaker |
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| On September 18th , the BC Aviation Museum will host Chris Weicht, to speak on his most recent publication, The Defenders. |
On September 18th , the BC Aviation Museum will host Chris Weicht, to speak on his most recent publication, The Defenders. |
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RCAF 100th Anniversary Events |
RCAF 100th Anniversary Events |
CAHS now has a page for any RCAF Centennial event information provided to us. A link to the page (the image above) will also be placed on any CAHS Chapter webpages that have events in their area. |
CAHS now has a page for any RCAF Centennial event information provided to us. A link to the page (the image above) will also be placed on any CAHS Chapter webpages that have events in their area. |
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Welcome to the New CAHS Monthly Wordle! |
Welcome to the New CAHS Monthly Wordle! |
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Last month's answer: ANSON
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Last month's answer: ANSON
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Canadian Aviation Moments |
Canadian Aviation Moments |
Here are the questions and answers to this month's Canadian Aviation Moments: |
Here are the questions and answers to this month's Canadian Aviation Moments: |
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| Question 1: Why did the British War Office decide to establish a flight training organization in Canada during the First World War?
Source: Canada’s Fighting Airmen, pg. 287 (Drew) |
Question 1: Why did the British War Office decide to establish a flight training organization in Canada during the First World War?
Source: Canada’s Fighting Airmen, pg. 287 (Drew) |
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| Question 2: What was the water consumption at BCATP bases? Source: Wings For Victory, pg. 62-63 (Dunmore) |
Question 2: What was the water consumption at BCATP bases? Source: Wings For Victory, pg. 62-63 (Dunmore) |
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| Question 3: What happened on June 15, 1944 that hadn’t happened since May 1943?
Source: No Prouder Place, pg. 339 (Bashow) |
Question 3: What happened on June 15, 1944 that hadn’t happened since May 1943?
Source: No Prouder Place, pg. 339 (Bashow) |
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Spoiler alert - the answers to this month's questions follow. Skip the rest of this section and come back later if you wish to guess/research the answers first. Good luck and have fun! |
Spoiler alert - the answers to this month's questions follow. Skip the rest of this section and come back later if you wish to guess/research the answers first. Good luck and have fun! |
ANSWER 1: “Any consideration of Canada’s part in war-time aviation would be incomplete without some record of the work of the Royal Flying Corps and its successor the Royal air Force in Canada during 1917 and 1918 and the production in Canadian workshops of the vast quantity of material required for training purposes. During the Battle of the Somme and in the heavy fighting of the autumn of 1916, when the British supremacy of the earlier part of the year was lost with the arrival of the new Albatross and Halberstadt Scouts, the wastage in pilots was so heavy that every effort was strained toward creating the greatly increased aerial fighting force which it was seen would be required for the battles of 1917. It was no longer possible to draw officers from the infantry and artillery as these were badly needed with their own units, and it was therefore decided by the British War Office to establish a great organization in Canada where young men of the right type were still available as they came of military age. This decision was doubtless due to the extra-ordinary success of many Canadian pilots who had joined the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service in England, and also due to the fact that Canada was the nearest of the Overseas Dominions and possessed the necessary industrial development to produce the material things necessary for the maintenance of such a training establishment. The beginning of this interesting development came on December 21, 1916, when the British War Office authorized the establishment of the Royal Flying Corps, Canada.”
Source: Canada’s Fighting Airmen, pg. 287 (Drew) |
ANSWER 1: “Any consideration of Canada’s part in war-time aviation would be incomplete without some record of the work of the Royal Flying Corps and its successor the Royal air Force in Canada during 1917 and 1918 and the production in Canadian workshops of the vast quantity of material required for training purposes. During the Battle of the Somme and in the heavy fighting of the autumn of 1916, when the British supremacy of the earlier part of the year was lost with the arrival of the new Albatross and Halberstadt Scouts, the wastage in pilots was so heavy that every effort was strained toward creating the greatly increased aerial fighting force which it was seen would be required for the battles of 1917. It was no longer possible to draw officers from the infantry and artillery as these were badly needed with their own units, and it was therefore decided by the British War Office to establish a great organization in Canada where young men of the right type were still available as they came of military age. This decision was doubtless due to the extra-ordinary success of many Canadian pilots who had joined the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service in England, and also due to the fact that Canada was the nearest of the Overseas Dominions and possessed the necessary industrial development to produce the material things necessary for the maintenance of such a training establishment. The beginning of this interesting development came on December 21, 1916, when the British War Office authorized the establishment of the Royal Flying Corps, Canada.”
Source: Canada’s Fighting Airmen, pg. 287 (Drew) |
ANSWER 2: “Water consumption at BCATP bases varied from twenty thousand to fifty thousand gallons per day, depending on the size of the school and its use. Bob McBey, an RAF trainee who arrived at No. 32 EFTS, Bowden, Alberta, early in 1941, was amazed to find that “there was no water on the station except what came in a cylindrical drum mounted on a 4-wheeled horse-drawn buggy converted to be pulled by a truck.” This service version of the Depression-era “Bennett Buggy” continued to provide the base with water for several weeks.” Source: Wings For Victory, pg. 62-63 (Dunmore) |
ANSWER 2: “Water consumption at BCATP bases varied from twenty thousand to fifty thousand gallons per day, depending on the size of the school and its use. Bob McBey, an RAF trainee who arrived at No. 32 EFTS, Bowden, Alberta, early in 1941, was amazed to find that “there was no water on the station except what came in a cylindrical drum mounted on a 4-wheeled horse-drawn buggy converted to be pulled by a truck.” This service version of the Depression-era “Bennett Buggy” continued to provide the base with water for several weeks.” Source: Wings For Victory, pg. 62-63 (Dunmore) |
ANSWER 3: “Ten days after Andrew Mynarski’s Victoria Cross-winning experience, 221 Lancasters and thirteen Mosquitos carried out bomber Command’s first significant daylight raid since May 1943. Their targets were the fast German motor torpedo boats and other light naval forces harboured at le Havre that were threatening Allied shipping in the Normandy beachhead area. Again, the Tallboys were released by twenty-two Lancasters from 617 Squadron onto the reinforced E-boat pens in the port. This trial was successful, only one Lancaster was lost, and daylight operations thenceforth became a more common occurrence: Bomber Command’s “heavies” were sortied with ever-increasing frequency and strength.” Source: No Prouder Place, pg. 339 (Bashow) |
ANSWER 3: “Ten days after Andrew Mynarski’s Victoria Cross-winning experience, 221 Lancasters and thirteen Mosquitos carried out bomber Command’s first significant daylight raid since May 1943. Their targets were the fast German motor torpedo boats and other light naval forces harboured at le Havre that were threatening Allied shipping in the Normandy beachhead area. Again, the Tallboys were released by twenty-two Lancasters from 617 Squadron onto the reinforced E-boat pens in the port. This trial was successful, only one Lancaster was lost, and daylight operations thenceforth became a more common occurrence: Bomber Command’s “heavies” were sortied with ever-increasing frequency and strength.” Source: No Prouder Place, pg. 339 (Bashow) |
Select a chapter to discover what they have been up to since the last newsletter. Many of our Chapters remain very active on Zoom with presentations every bit as good as they would be if we did not have pandemic restrictions to deal with! |
Select a chapter to discover what they have been up to since the last newsletter. Many of our Chapters remain very active on Zoom with presentations every bit as good as they would be if we did not have pandemic restrictions to deal with! |
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Special Thanks To Our Supporters |
Special Thanks To Our Supporters |
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In addition to its members, contributors, and newsletter subscribers, the CAHS is thankful for the ongoing support of its Corporate Members, Museum Members, and Partner Organizations, as well as the many individuals and organizations whose financial donations are so generously given. If you would like to become a Corporate Member or Museum Member - or if you know an organization that might like to join - we are always happy to receive new applications. Please use the hyperlinks above to learn more about our corporate members and partner organizations. Corporate Members: |
In addition to its members, contributors, and newsletter subscribers, the CAHS is thankful for the ongoing support of its Corporate Members, Museum Members, and Partner Organizations, as well as the many individuals and organizations whose financial donations are so generously given. If you would like to become a Corporate Member or Museum Member - or if you know an organization that might like to join - we are always happy to receive new applications. Please use the hyperlinks above to learn more about our corporate members and partner organizations. Corporate Members: |
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If you have changed your mailing or e-mail address, please get in touch to keep us up to date. Contact the Membership Administrator here. To enquire about membership payment records, contact the Treasurer here. Click here to renew immediately online, or to join as a new member. If you would like to register or renew by mail, printable forms are also available in the bottom area of this page on our site. If you have any aviation history-related news or events to share, please contact our newsletter editor here. Please feel free to forward to friends and family members, or encourage them to sign up on our website to receive the newsletter directly for FREE. We hope that you enjoy receiving this monthly newsletter and find the contents informative and enjoyable. If you no longer wish to receive it for any reason, please use the unsubscribe option below to have your email address removed immediately from the mailing list. |
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The Canadian Aviation Historical Society (CAHS) P.O. Box 2700 • Station D • Ottawa • Ontario • K1P 5W7 visit us at www.cahs.com The CAHS is incorporated as a Canadian Registered Charity under a Federal Charter with the business registration number 118829589 RR001 |
The Canadian Aviation Historical Society (CAHS) P.O. Box 2700 • Station D • Ottawa • Ontario • K1P 5W7 visit us at www.cahs.com The CAHS is incorporated as a Canadian Registered Charity under a Federal Charter with the business registration number 118829589 RR001 |
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