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The Canadian Aviation Historical Society |
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From the Desk of the Executive |
From the Desk of the Executive |
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Join us in beautiful Kelowna, British Columbia, for the 2026 CAHS National Convention / Aviation Cultures Mk.VIII Conference, taking place from Wednesday June 17 to Saturday June 20, 2026. Hosted in partnership with Aviation Cultures and the KF Centre for Excellence, this year’s event brings together aviation enthusiasts, historians, and experts from around the world.
Why attend?
Immerse yourself in four days of aviation history, connect with aviation enthusiasts, researchers, and authors, and get behind-the-scenes access. This year’s format offers:
- three days of compelling presentations that examine over a century of aviation history, technology, and personal histories
- an exclusive tour of the KF Aerospace maintenance hangar
- detailed discussions by the pilots and engineers of the KF Centre for Excellence's iconic aircraft
- the CAHS Annual General Meeting
- a lively welcome reception on Wednesday evening and the traditional Awards Banquet on Friday evening
- an optional farewell breakfast to wrap up the experience
CAHS presentations
Our 2026 lineup delivers fascinating perspectives from both researchers and practitioners:
- Richard de Boer — Warbird Hunters
- Bruce Sutherland — Hunting Russian Submarines in the Cold War: Has Anything Changed?
- Martin Keenan — The de Havilland Comet: The Canadian Story
- Jerry Vernon — The Grumman Goose in RCAF Service
- Tim Cole — Prospectors Airways — “A Canadian First”
- Allan Snowie — Halifax Cenotaph, Nova Scotia
Aviation Cultures Panel Discussions
Expert panels will be moderated by m-embers of the Aviation Cultures team on a variety of topics, including:
- Aviation Museums & Selecting What Stories to Tell - Erin Gregory, Valerie Wood, Jonathon Scotland, John Weatherseed - Moderated by Edward Soye
- Aerodromes & Airlines - Jane Ferguson, Nik Zimmerman, Yasaman Lotfizadeh, Kimberly Fraser - Moderated by James Kightly
- The Cold War and Beyond - Richard Goette, James ’Ted’ Rolfe, Jeff Schultz - Moderated by Phil Vabre
Centre for Excellence presentations
Gain detailed insight from expert pilots, engineers, and volunteers into the classic aircraft of the KF Centre for Excellence collection. Featured aircraft include the de Havilland Mosquito, CF-104 Starfighter, Canadair Sabre, and Hawker Tempest.
Convention Times
All events are at the KF Centre for Excellence unless noted.
The convention outline is as follows (all times Pacific Time):
Wed 17 Jun 4 pm to 6:30 pm - CAHS board meeting (CAHS national board members only);
Wed 17 Jun 7 pm to 9:30 pm - Meet and Greet reception (all attendees; spouses and guests welcome at an additional charge);
Thu 18 Jun 8:30 am to 4:30 pm - convention sessions; free evening;
Fri 19 Jun 8:30 am to 4:30 pm - morning tours of the KF CfE aircraft and the KF Aerospace maintenance hangars; convention sessions;
Fri 19 Jun 6 pm to 9:30 pm - reception and banquet at the Four Points Sheraton;
Sat 20 Jun 8:30 am to 10:30 am - CAHS annual general meeting;
Sat 20 Jun 10:30 am to 4:30 pm - convention sessions; free evening;
Sun 21 Jun 8 am to 10 am - farewell breakfast, location to be confirmed.
Registration The registration process differs depending on whether you want to attend the convention in person or online. Full in-person registration for CAHS National members is $325 ($350 for non-members). Daily rates are also available. Online registration is $50.00. In person: please register using this form. Payment must be made separately. Specific details on making convention registration payment can be found at the end of the registration form. You can email the Treasurer to arrange payment by Interac, PayPal, or Credit Card. Cheques can be sent to CAHS, PO Box 2700, Station D, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5W7, but mailed-in payment must be received at least two weeks before the convention. Online: registration and payment are made through this website. Hotel Reservations A special convention rate at the Four Points Sheraton, near the Kelowna Airport, is available for convention attendees. The rate is only $215 per night, available directly from the hotel at this link. Those planning to attend are strongly advised to reserve their rooms soon, as the convention rate will expire in mid May, and regular room rates will be substantially higher, if available at all. Nearby hotels are not less expensive. If you have any issues with your reservation, please contact convention chairperson Jim Bell. Contact Jim Bell2026 Convention Chairperson 204 293-5402 Edward SoyeAviation Cultures Co-Organiser 647-998-3578 Reconnect with your friends, meet people from around the world who share your passion for aviation, and join us in one of Canada’s most scenic destinations. We look forward to welcoming you to Kelowna this June. |
Join us in beautiful Kelowna, British Columbia, for the 2026 CAHS National Convention / Aviation Cultures Mk.VIII Conference, taking place from Wednesday June 17 to Saturday June 20, 2026. Hosted in partnership with Aviation Cultures and the KF Centre for Excellence, this year’s event brings together aviation enthusiasts, historians, and experts from around the world.
Why attend?
Immerse yourself in four days of aviation history, connect with aviation enthusiasts, researchers, and authors, and get behind-the-scenes access. This year’s format offers:
- three days of compelling presentations that examine over a century of aviation history, technology, and personal histories
- an exclusive tour of the KF Aerospace maintenance hangar
- detailed discussions by the pilots and engineers of the KF Centre for Excellence's iconic aircraft
- the CAHS Annual General Meeting
- a lively welcome reception on Wednesday evening and the traditional Awards Banquet on Friday evening
- an optional farewell breakfast to wrap up the experience
CAHS presentations
Our 2026 lineup delivers fascinating perspectives from both researchers and practitioners:
- Richard de Boer — Warbird Hunters
- Bruce Sutherland — Hunting Russian Submarines in the Cold War: Has Anything Changed?
- Martin Keenan — The de Havilland Comet: The Canadian Story
- Jerry Vernon — The Grumman Goose in RCAF Service
- Tim Cole — Prospectors Airways — “A Canadian First”
- Allan Snowie — Halifax Cenotaph, Nova Scotia
Aviation Cultures Panel Discussions
Expert panels will be moderated by m-embers of the Aviation Cultures team on a variety of topics, including:
- Aviation Museums & Selecting What Stories to Tell - Erin Gregory, Valerie Wood, Jonathon Scotland, John Weatherseed - Moderated by Edward Soye
- Aerodromes & Airlines - Jane Ferguson, Nik Zimmerman, Yasaman Lotfizadeh, Kimberly Fraser - Moderated by James Kightly
- The Cold War and Beyond - Richard Goette, James ’Ted’ Rolfe, Jeff Schultz - Moderated by Phil Vabre
Centre for Excellence presentations
Gain detailed insight from expert pilots, engineers, and volunteers into the classic aircraft of the KF Centre for Excellence collection. Featured aircraft include the de Havilland Mosquito, CF-104 Starfighter, Canadair Sabre, and Hawker Tempest.
Convention Times
All events are at the KF Centre for Excellence unless noted.
The convention outline is as follows (all times Pacific Time):
Wed 17 Jun 4 pm to 6:30 pm - CAHS board meeting (CAHS national board members only);
Wed 17 Jun 7 pm to 9:30 pm - Meet and Greet reception (all attendees; spouses and guests welcome at an additional charge);
Thu 18 Jun 8:30 am to 4:30 pm - convention sessions; free evening;
Fri 19 Jun 8:30 am to 4:30 pm - morning tours of the KF CfE aircraft and the KF Aerospace maintenance hangars; convention sessions;
Fri 19 Jun 6 pm to 9:30 pm - reception and banquet at the Four Points Sheraton;
Sat 20 Jun 8:30 am to 10:30 am - CAHS annual general meeting;
Sat 20 Jun 10:30 am to 4:30 pm - convention sessions; free evening;
Sun 21 Jun 8 am to 10 am - farewell breakfast, location to be confirmed.
Registration The registration process differs depending on whether you want to attend the convention in person or online. Full in-person registration for CAHS National members is $325 ($350 for non-members). Daily rates are also available. Online registration is $50.00. In person: please register using this form. Payment must be made separately. Specific details on making convention registration payment can be found at the end of the registration form. You can email the Treasurer to arrange payment by Interac, PayPal, or Credit Card. Cheques can be sent to CAHS, PO Box 2700, Station D, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5W7, but mailed-in payment must be received at least two weeks before the convention. Online: registration and payment are made through this website. Hotel Reservations A special convention rate at the Four Points Sheraton, near the Kelowna Airport, is available for convention attendees. The rate is only $215 per night, available directly from the hotel at this link. Those planning to attend are strongly advised to reserve their rooms soon, as the convention rate will expire in mid May, and regular room rates will be substantially higher, if available at all. Nearby hotels are not less expensive. If you have any issues with your reservation, please contact convention chairperson Jim Bell. Contact Jim Bell2026 Convention Chairperson 204 293-5402 Edward SoyeAviation Cultures Co-Organiser 647-998-3578 Reconnect with your friends, meet people from around the world who share your passion for aviation, and join us in one of Canada’s most scenic destinations. We look forward to welcoming you to Kelowna this June. |
Jim Bell, National Secretary, Canadian Aviation Historical Society |
Jim Bell, National Secretary, Canadian Aviation Historical Society |
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From the Desk of the Journal Editor |
From the Desk of the Journal Editor |
Current Production Volume 59, Number 2 is now at the printers. Check the cover and page views of the full-colour digital edition below for a peek at the contents. The balance of Volume 59 and part of Volume 60 are also in process, as reported last month.
As they arise, updates will appear on the Journal page of our website, where you can see the feature article title pages for each issue as the designs move towards production.
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Current Production Volume 59, Number 2 is now at the printers. Check the cover and page views of the full-colour digital edition below for a peek at the contents. The balance of Volume 59 and part of Volume 60 are also in process, as reported last month.
As they arise, updates will appear on the Journal page of our website, where you can see the feature article title pages for each issue as the designs move towards production.
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The Legacy Editions Digitization Project Continues
Our fifth Legacy Project set, Volume 43 (2005), is now live on the website, in both the members-only area and the web shop, adding four more individual Journals to our growing instant-access digital archive.
Access details for members (perpetual free PDF access) and non-members (downloadable PDF purchase) are posted on the Journal page of the website. You may also select a cover image below to read any issue's table of contents. |
The Legacy Editions Digitization Project Continues
Our fifth Legacy Project set, Volume 43 (2005), is now live on the website, in both the members-only area and the web shop, adding four more individual Journals to our growing instant-access digital archive.
Access details for members (perpetual free PDF access) and non-members (downloadable PDF purchase) are posted on the Journal page of the website. You may also select a cover image below to read any issue's table of contents. |
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Journal Volume 43, Numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4, are now available in digital form on both the members-only area of our site and in the web shop. |
Journal Volume 43, Numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4, are now available in digital form on both the members-only area of our site and in the web shop. |
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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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CAHS Looking for Electonic Newsletter Editor |
CAHS Looking for Electonic Newsletter Editor |
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| There is an exciting opportunity to join the CAHS team. As the Editor for this electronic newsletter (eNL), you can work with our community to provide information and collaboration in Canadian aviation news and history. Please see the eNL Editor web page on the CAHS Website for more information. Applications are due 30 May 2026! |
There is an exciting opportunity to join the CAHS team. As the Editor for this electronic newsletter (eNL), you can work with our community to provide information and collaboration in Canadian aviation news and history. Please see the eNL Editor web page on the CAHS Website for more information. Applications are due 30 May 2026! |
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From the Desk of the Treasurer |
From the Desk of the Treasurer |
I have been working with our aviation artists and our graphics manager to have the 2027 Aviation Artists Calendar ready to launch ahead of the June convention in Kelowna. As has become tradition, it is a beautiful, eye-catching 13-month bilingual calendar featuring a collection of civilian and military aviation aircraft. Compared to any calendars on the market, ours is very competitively priced at $15 a copy (plus $7 postage to Canadian addresses). We are also now offering the 2026 calendar at a discounted rate of $10 plus shipping - there are still 9 months of art to enjoy, so you if you haven't not secured a copy yet, it is not too late to do so. Mother's Day is just around the corner. Keep the CAHS store in mind as you are looking for the perfect and unique gift the aviation-loving woman in your life. Consider a book (I have highlighted below some books about female aviators or by female authors), a calendar, or a membership in the CAHS. The CAHS is pleased to be able to offer Chris Wroblewski and Garth Barnard's book "Sabotage!: An In-Depth Investigation of the 1943 Liberator Crash that Killed Polish General Sikorsky." This book can be purchased directly from the distributor Login Canada at a 15% discounted price. Also check out the other aviation books also offered at a discount to the CAHS. |
I have been working with our aviation artists and our graphics manager to have the 2027 Aviation Artists Calendar ready to launch ahead of the June convention in Kelowna. As has become tradition, it is a beautiful, eye-catching 13-month bilingual calendar featuring a collection of civilian and military aviation aircraft. Compared to any calendars on the market, ours is very competitively priced at $15 a copy (plus $7 postage to Canadian addresses). We are also now offering the 2026 calendar at a discounted rate of $10 plus shipping - there are still 9 months of art to enjoy, so you if you haven't not secured a copy yet, it is not too late to do so. Mother's Day is just around the corner. Keep the CAHS store in mind as you are looking for the perfect and unique gift the aviation-loving woman in your life. Consider a book (I have highlighted below some books about female aviators or by female authors), a calendar, or a membership in the CAHS. The CAHS is pleased to be able to offer Chris Wroblewski and Garth Barnard's book "Sabotage!: An In-Depth Investigation of the 1943 Liberator Crash that Killed Polish General Sikorsky." This book can be purchased directly from the distributor Login Canada at a 15% discounted price. Also check out the other aviation books also offered at a discount to the CAHS. |
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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CAHS 2027 Aviation Art Calendar |
CAHS 2027 Aviation Art Calendar |
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| The CAHS is excited to launch its annual aviation art calendar for 2027. The annual aviation art calendar is available ($15 a copy plus $7 shipping in Canada). This bilingual calendar includes 13 full-colour images featuring a collection of civilian and military aviation aircraft. |
The CAHS is excited to launch its annual aviation art calendar for 2027. The annual aviation art calendar is available ($15 a copy plus $7 shipping in Canada). This bilingual calendar includes 13 full-colour images featuring a collection of civilian and military aviation aircraft. |
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CAHS 2026 Aviation Art Calendar |
CAHS 2026 Aviation Art Calendar |
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| On Sale: The 2026 aviation art calendar is available for a discounted price ($10 a copy plus $7 shipping in Canada). There are still 9 months of the year to enjoy the full-colour aviation art in this product. Get your copy today! |
On Sale: The 2026 aviation art calendar is available for a discounted price ($10 a copy plus $7 shipping in Canada). There are still 9 months of the year to enjoy the full-colour aviation art in this product. Get your copy today! |
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Flying a Gooney Bird in Canada’s North: A Bush Pilot’s Adventures |
Flying a Gooney Bird in Canada’s North: A Bush Pilot’s Adventures |
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Crash Harrison: Tales of a Bomber Pilot Who Defied Death |
Crash Harrison: Tales of a Bomber Pilot Who Defied Death |
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Flight, Volumes 1-3 Combo |
Flight, Volumes 1-3 Combo |
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Air-Crazy: Fascinating Stories of Canadian Women in the Air |
Air-Crazy: Fascinating Stories of Canadian Women in the Air |
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Gus: From Trapper Boy to Air Marshal |
Gus: From Trapper Boy to Air Marshal |
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No Old Bold Pilots: A Memoir with My Honour Roll of Cessna Pilots |
No Old Bold Pilots: A Memoir with My Honour Roll of Cessna Pilots |
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Paul Hayes: High Achiever with a Passion for Flight |
Paul Hayes: High Achiever with a Passion for Flight |
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| Brigardier-General (Retired) Paul Hayes enjoyed an exceptional, highly successful career in both the RCAF and civil aviation. by Gord McNulty |
Brigardier-General (Retired) Paul Hayes enjoyed an exceptional, highly successful career in both the RCAF and civil aviation. by Gord McNulty |
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No. 34 SFTS 85th Anniversary Fly-In Breakfast |
No. 34 SFTS 85th Anniversary Fly-In Breakfast |
Line of some of the aircraft flown in for breakfast. |
Line of some of the aircraft flown in for breakfast. |
In cooperation with the Gas City Aviators, COPA Flight 171, and The Canadian Aviation Historical Society (CAHS) Medicine Hat “The Lost 48” Chapter participated in a commemorative Fly-In breakfast on 11 April 2026. Report and photos by Wes Krause, President, CAHS Medicine Hat |
In cooperation with the Gas City Aviators, COPA Flight 171, and The Canadian Aviation Historical Society (CAHS) Medicine Hat “The Lost 48” Chapter participated in a commemorative Fly-In breakfast on 11 April 2026. Report and photos by Wes Krause, President, CAHS Medicine Hat |
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Medicine Hat Esplanade, April 2026 |
Medicine Hat Esplanade, April 2026 |
CAHS Medicine Hat “The Lost 48” Chapter, Chapter President Wes Krause assembled the display seen here in honour of the 85th Anniversary of the opening of No. 34 Service Flying Training School (SFTS) in Medicine Hat. The school opened 8 April 1941. |
CAHS Medicine Hat “The Lost 48” Chapter, Chapter President Wes Krause assembled the display seen here in honour of the 85th Anniversary of the opening of No. 34 Service Flying Training School (SFTS) in Medicine Hat. The school opened 8 April 1941. |
Esplanade display seen honor of the 85th Anniversary of the opening of No. 34 Service Flying Training School in Medicine Hat. |
Esplanade display seen honor of the 85th Anniversary of the opening of No. 34 Service Flying Training School in Medicine Hat. |
The display features Original RCAF Second World War flight helmets with original oxygen masks and RCAF issued goggles. The display also featured nationality shoulder titles of Canada, USA, and New Zealand, as well as simple RCAF pilots wings and small crest. The images in the display are an overview map of No. 34 SFTS, as well as an enlarged facsimile of a 1941 dated Christmas menu. The small banner is an RCAF Medicine Hat with the RCAF tartan and Second World War era style flag as backdrop, with a description of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP) and the No. 34 SFTS. All RCAF artifacts, including the menu, came from Mr. Krause's private collection, with other images drawn from a variety of cited sources. Report and photo by Wes Krause, President, CAHS Medicine Hat |
The display features Original RCAF Second World War flight helmets with original oxygen masks and RCAF issued goggles. The display also featured nationality shoulder titles of Canada, USA, and New Zealand, as well as simple RCAF pilots wings and small crest. The images in the display are an overview map of No. 34 SFTS, as well as an enlarged facsimile of a 1941 dated Christmas menu. The small banner is an RCAF Medicine Hat with the RCAF tartan and Second World War era style flag as backdrop, with a description of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP) and the No. 34 SFTS. All RCAF artifacts, including the menu, came from Mr. Krause's private collection, with other images drawn from a variety of cited sources. Report and photo by Wes Krause, President, CAHS Medicine Hat |
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Canadian Women in Aviation Conference 2026 |
Canadian Women in Aviation Conference 2026 |
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| CWIA 2026 offers inspiring speakers, events, workshops, tours, and activities. Your conference ticket includes both breakfast and lunch each day, as well as our final gala dinner on the last night - a chance for you to kick up your heels, unwind, and dance the evening away after a fun-filled week. |
CWIA 2026 offers inspiring speakers, events, workshops, tours, and activities. Your conference ticket includes both breakfast and lunch each day, as well as our final gala dinner on the last night - a chance for you to kick up your heels, unwind, and dance the evening away after a fun-filled week. |
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Scholorships and Donations |
Scholorships and Donations |
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| Student Scholarships - Applications Due 20 May 2026 |
Student Scholarships - Applications Due 20 May 2026 |
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| CAHF Annual Giving Circles |
CAHF Annual Giving Circles |
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Articles and Book of Interest |
Articles and Book of Interest |
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Multiple Canadian Aviation Events |
Multiple Canadian Aviation Events |
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Canadian Aviation and Space Museum |
Canadian Aviation and Space Museum |
Ejection Seat Demonstration 23 April - 26 June @ 4 - 4:30 p.m. |
Ejection Seat Demonstration 23 April - 26 June @ 4 - 4:30 p.m. |
Music and Aviation Summer Camp 6 July - 21 August |
Music and Aviation Summer Camp 6 July - 21 August |
| Saskatchewan Aviation Museum |
Saskatchewan Aviation Museum |
Friday BBQ Burger Lunch May - September (Fridays) @ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Friday BBQ Burger Lunch May - September (Fridays) @ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Girls Take Flight 2 May Mother's Day 10 May Open Cockpit Day - Cornell 23 May |
Girls Take Flight 2 May Mother's Day 10 May Open Cockpit Day - Cornell 23 May |
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Hops & Props - Game Night Edition 1 May @ 7 - 11 p.m. |
Hops & Props - Game Night Edition 1 May @ 7 - 11 p.m. |
| Shearwater Aviation Museum |
Shearwater Aviation Museum |
Annual Spring Hobby Show 2 - 3 May @ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Annual Spring Hobby Show 2 - 3 May @ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada |
Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada |
May 4th After Hours: a Galactic Night at the Aviation Museum 4 May @ 5 - 9 p.m. |
May 4th After Hours: a Galactic Night at the Aviation Museum 4 May @ 5 - 9 p.m. |
Storytime with a Pilot 7 May @ 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. |
Storytime with a Pilot 7 May @ 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. |
May Student Ambassador Info Sessions 9 & 23 May @ 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
May Student Ambassador Info Sessions 9 & 23 May @ 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Victoria Day: Family Space Mission at the Aviation Museum 18 May @ 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Victoria Day: Family Space Mission at the Aviation Museum 18 May @ 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
| Mother's Day at the Hangar 10 May @ 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Pre-register for craft sessions) |
Mother's Day at the Hangar 10 May @ 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Pre-register for craft sessions) |
Aviation Career Days 30 - 31 May |
Aviation Career Days 30 - 31 May |
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Bomber Command Museum of Canada |
Bomber Command Museum of Canada |
40th Anniversary of the Nanton Lancaster Society 16 May @ 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. |
40th Anniversary of the Nanton Lancaster Society 16 May @ 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. |
| Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre |
Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre |
Hangar Time Thursdays Speed Dating, Painting, Board Games, Writing (see calendar for details) |
Hangar Time Thursdays Speed Dating, Painting, Board Games, Writing (see calendar for details) |
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Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport |
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport |
Doors Open Toronto 23 May @ 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Doors Open Toronto 23 May @ 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Royal Canadian Air Force Foundation |
Royal Canadian Air Force Foundation |
Heros on the Air 29 May @ 7 p.m. |
Heros on the Air 29 May @ 7 p.m. |
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Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association |
Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association |
Dive Team Yard Sale 16 May |
Dive Team Yard Sale 16 May |
Fly Day & Open House 30 May |
Fly Day & Open House 30 May |
Introduction to Marine Archaeology 30 - 31 May @ 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Introduction to Marine Archaeology 30 - 31 May @ 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum |
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum |
Avenger Dedication 31 Mayl @ 10:30 a.m |
Avenger Dedication 31 Mayl @ 10:30 a.m |
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Medicine Hat: 14 May 2026 |
Medicine Hat: 14 May 2026 |
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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: For what was the first Iroquois (X-116) engine that was delivered to Avro to be used? Source: Arrow Countdown, pg. 53 (Zuuring) |
Question 1: For what was the first Iroquois (X-116) engine that was delivered to Avro to be used? Source: Arrow Countdown, pg. 53 (Zuuring) |
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| Question 2: What was another factor, besides the top third of the graduating class, that sometimes determined whether a graduating pilot got a King’s commission? Source: Wings For Victory, pg. 164 (Dunmore) |
Question 2: What was another factor, besides the top third of the graduating class, that sometimes determined whether a graduating pilot got a King’s commission? Source: Wings For Victory, pg. 164 (Dunmore) |
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| Question 3: What were the arguments for and against the Royal Air Force (RAF) bomber offensive?
Source: No Prouder Place, pg. 455-459 (Bashow) |
Question 3: What were the arguments for and against the Royal Air Force (RAF) bomber offensive?
Source: No Prouder Place, pg. 455-459 (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: “Iroquois X-116 has just been delivered to Avro. Its twin, X-115, threw a blade on the seventh stage compressor and was getting re-tested. It never made it! X-116 was transferred to Avro’s dolly and test fitted in RL-206. It was to be used for taxi trials only. X-117/8 were to be the first Iroquois to fly in the Arrow.” Source: Arrow Countdown, pg. 53 (Zuuring) |
ANSWER 1: “Iroquois X-116 has just been delivered to Avro. Its twin, X-115, threw a blade on the seventh stage compressor and was getting re-tested. It never made it! X-116 was transferred to Avro’s dolly and test fitted in RL-206. It was to be used for taxi trials only. X-117/8 were to be the first Iroquois to fly in the Arrow.” Source: Arrow Countdown, pg. 53 (Zuuring) |
ANSWER 2: “Although the top third of the class often became officers, other factors sometimes influenced the final decision. John Clinton of Burlington, Ontario, became an instructor at No. 16 SFTS, Hagersville. He remembers one of his students, an African, who turned in an exceptional performance during training. His flying, ground work, and deportment were first-class. But when Clinton recommended him for a commission, a senior officer tried to dissuade him, strictly on the basis of the man’s colour. Clinton refused to alter his recommendation. The African got his commission.” Source: Wings For Victory, pg. 164 (Dunmore) |
ANSWER 2: “Although the top third of the class often became officers, other factors sometimes influenced the final decision. John Clinton of Burlington, Ontario, became an instructor at No. 16 SFTS, Hagersville. He remembers one of his students, an African, who turned in an exceptional performance during training. His flying, ground work, and deportment were first-class. But when Clinton recommended him for a commission, a senior officer tried to dissuade him, strictly on the basis of the man’s colour. Clinton refused to alter his recommendation. The African got his commission.” Source: Wings For Victory, pg. 164 (Dunmore) |
ANSWER 3: “Critics of the bomber offensive frequently argue that the materiel and human cost of the campaign far overshadowed the gains, and that the resources dedicated to it could have been more effectively utilized elsewhere. They have argued that the combat manpower could have been better used in the other fighting services, especially the army, and industry could have been used to produce more weapons for these fighting services. However, proponents of this line of thought assume that the weight of effort expanded on the bombing campaign was inordinately high. Richard Overy maintains that it was actually rather modest. “Measured against the totals for the entire war effort (production and fighting), bombing absorbed 7 percent, rising to 12 percent in 1944-45. Since at least a proportion of bomber production went to other theatres of war, the aggregate figures for the direct bombing of Germany were certainly smaller than this. Seven percent of Britain’s war effort can hardly be regarded as an unreasonable allocation of resources.” Further, although some significant infantry shortages were experienced in 1944, they never reached an extremely critical overall level and were eventually rectified. With respect to materiel, none of the services was conspicuously wanting for anything by 1943, and the British effort was thereafter bolstered by substantial North American war production.” Source: No Prouder Place, pg. 455-456 (Bashow) |
ANSWER 3: “Critics of the bomber offensive frequently argue that the materiel and human cost of the campaign far overshadowed the gains, and that the resources dedicated to it could have been more effectively utilized elsewhere. They have argued that the combat manpower could have been better used in the other fighting services, especially the army, and industry could have been used to produce more weapons for these fighting services. However, proponents of this line of thought assume that the weight of effort expanded on the bombing campaign was inordinately high. Richard Overy maintains that it was actually rather modest. “Measured against the totals for the entire war effort (production and fighting), bombing absorbed 7 percent, rising to 12 percent in 1944-45. Since at least a proportion of bomber production went to other theatres of war, the aggregate figures for the direct bombing of Germany were certainly smaller than this. Seven percent of Britain’s war effort can hardly be regarded as an unreasonable allocation of resources.” Further, although some significant infantry shortages were experienced in 1944, they never reached an extremely critical overall level and were eventually rectified. With respect to materiel, none of the services was conspicuously wanting for anything by 1943, and the British effort was thereafter bolstered by substantial North American war production.” Source: No Prouder Place, pg. 455-456 (Bashow) |
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