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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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Last Call: The 2026 CAHS National Convention / Aviation Cultures Mk.VIII Conference is less that three weeks away. There is still time to register for the in-person experience or for attending via video link. Join us in beautiful Kelowna, British Columbia, for the 2026 CAHS National Convention / Aviation Cultures Mk.VIII Conference, taking place from Wednesday 17 June to Saturday 20 June, 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. 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; and,
- an optional farewell breakfast to wrap up the experience.
We hope to see you there! |
Last Call: The 2026 CAHS National Convention / Aviation Cultures Mk.VIII Conference is less that three weeks away. There is still time to register for the in-person experience or for attending via video link. Join us in beautiful Kelowna, British Columbia, for the 2026 CAHS National Convention / Aviation Cultures Mk.VIII Conference, taking place from Wednesday 17 June to Saturday 20 June, 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. 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; and,
- an optional farewell breakfast to wrap up the experience.
We hope to see you there! |
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 The print run for Volume 59, Number 2 has been completed, and the mailing house is in the process of labelling and packaging for Canada Post. The issue should be in the mail to traditional members by mid-week. Once mailing has been confirmed (most probably Wednesday), we will send the full-colour digital edition via email.
Meanwhile, Volume 59 Number 3 is set to go to the proofreading team within the next day or so. The studio proofs are looking good, with just a few tweaks remaining. Select any one of the images below for a preview of the feature contents. Note that this issue is an extended edition, with 48 history-packed pages (versus our typical 40-44 pages). The final number of Volume 59, as well as several numbers within Volume 60 (Spring and Summer), are well advanced and will be sent to the CAHS Journal Editorial Board throughout the month of June.
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 The print run for Volume 59, Number 2 has been completed, and the mailing house is in the process of labelling and packaging for Canada Post. The issue should be in the mail to traditional members by mid-week. Once mailing has been confirmed (most probably Wednesday), we will send the full-colour digital edition via email.
Meanwhile, Volume 59 Number 3 is set to go to the proofreading team within the next day or so. The studio proofs are looking good, with just a few tweaks remaining. Select any one of the images below for a preview of the feature contents. Note that this issue is an extended edition, with 48 history-packed pages (versus our typical 40-44 pages). The final number of Volume 59, as well as several numbers within Volume 60 (Spring and Summer), are well advanced and will be sent to the CAHS Journal Editorial Board throughout the month of June.
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 – a brief pause
Due to pressing work on new Journal production and convention-related design activities, our sixth Legacy Project set, Volume 42 (2004), remains a work in progress as of this writing (29 May 2026). Although it may not make it to the website before you read this, it will definitely be posted before the end of the first week in June. As usual, access details for members (perpetual free PDF access) and non-members (downloadable PDF purchase) will be posted on the Journal page of the website.
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The Legacy Editions Digitization Project – a brief pause
Due to pressing work on new Journal production and convention-related design activities, our sixth Legacy Project set, Volume 42 (2004), remains a work in progress as of this writing (29 May 2026). Although it may not make it to the website before you read this, it will definitely be posted before the end of the first week in June. As usual, access details for members (perpetual free PDF access) and non-members (downloadable PDF purchase) will be posted on the Journal page of the website.
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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 Journal Editorial Board Call for Volunteers |
CAHS Journal Editorial Board Call for Volunteers |
The CAHS is looking to expand the Editorial Board that reviews final Journal drafts ahead of the printing stage. We are reaching out to see if there are any volunteers amongst our aviation history enthusiasts and experts. Do you have an eye for detail and a good grasp of English grammar? If you can be available for short-turnaround times (like 7-10 days) and are interested in helping proof-read Journal drafts as they are produced, please contact our Treasurer Rachel Lea Heide and let her know. |
The CAHS is looking to expand the Editorial Board that reviews final Journal drafts ahead of the printing stage. We are reaching out to see if there are any volunteers amongst our aviation history enthusiasts and experts. Do you have an eye for detail and a good grasp of English grammar? If you can be available for short-turnaround times (like 7-10 days) and are interested in helping proof-read Journal drafts as they are produced, please contact our Treasurer Rachel Lea Heide and let her know. |
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From the Desk of the Treasurer |
From the Desk of the Treasurer |
Father's Day is just around the corner. Sharing or encouraging his love of aviation and aviation history is a great gift idea. You could spend the day together at an aviation museum (find hyperlinks to aviation museums who are CAHS Museum member at the bottom of this webpage). Maybe you could take a day trip to explore your region to see what remains of any local British Commonwealth Air Training Plans bases (check out this interactive map). Perhaps you could setup a Movie Night at Home with Dad and watch an aviation related film (here are some American and Canadian titles from which to choose). Oh, and you cannot forget Captains of the Clouds filmed in North Bay, Ontario. And the CAHS website and CAHS Shop have a wide variety of aviation gifts for sale, including art, books, past Journal Issues, and the 2027 Aviation Art Calendar. We hope that you find an inspiring aviation gift to light up his eyes. Happy Father's Day from all of us at the CAHS! |
Father's Day is just around the corner. Sharing or encouraging his love of aviation and aviation history is a great gift idea. You could spend the day together at an aviation museum (find hyperlinks to aviation museums who are CAHS Museum member at the bottom of this webpage). Maybe you could take a day trip to explore your region to see what remains of any local British Commonwealth Air Training Plans bases (check out this interactive map). Perhaps you could setup a Movie Night at Home with Dad and watch an aviation related film (here are some American and Canadian titles from which to choose). Oh, and you cannot forget Captains of the Clouds filmed in North Bay, Ontario. And the CAHS website and CAHS Shop have a wide variety of aviation gifts for sale, including art, books, past Journal Issues, and the 2027 Aviation Art Calendar. We hope that you find an inspiring aviation gift to light up his eyes. Happy Father's Day from all of us at 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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Sabotage!: An In-Depth Investigation of the 1943 Liberator Crash that Killed Polish General Sikorsky |
Sabotage!: An In-Depth Investigation of the 1943 Liberator Crash that Killed Polish General Sikorsky |
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| 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. |
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. |
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‘Whispering’ Duke Schiller: The Forgotten Hero of Early Aviation |
‘Whispering’ Duke Schiller: The Forgotten Hero of Early Aviation |
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North Atlantic Crossroads |
North Atlantic Crossroads |
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Tight Floats and Tailwinds |
Tight Floats and Tailwinds |
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Play on Loss of Flagship Erie in 1941 to be Staged Again on 85th Anniversary |
Play on Loss of Flagship Erie in 1941 to be Staged Again on 85th Anniversary |
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| There is good news, of particular interest to CAHS members who live in southwestern Ontario. The acclaimed “Lawrence Station” play about the lives altered in 1941 by the crash of an American Airlines DC-3 west of St. Thomas, will be staged in October. by Gord McNulty |
There is good news, of particular interest to CAHS members who live in southwestern Ontario. The acclaimed “Lawrence Station” play about the lives altered in 1941 by the crash of an American Airlines DC-3 west of St. Thomas, will be staged in October. by Gord McNulty |
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Odyssey 86 – 90 Years of the DC-3 |
Odyssey 86 – 90 Years of the DC-3 |
The KF Centre for Excellence celebrates 90 years of the legendary Douglas DC-3 and shares the remarkable story of the 1986 around-the-world Odyssey flight created to honour Canada’s Expo 86. The short documentary features Barry Lapointe and original crew members reflecting on the global journey and the enduring legacy of the aircraft. The evening will also include the unveiling of a new Odyssey DC-3 exhibit feature at the KF Centre for Excellence in Kelowna, BC on June 9 from 6 - 8:30 p.m.. Emma Jones, KF Centre for Excellence |
The KF Centre for Excellence celebrates 90 years of the legendary Douglas DC-3 and shares the remarkable story of the 1986 around-the-world Odyssey flight created to honour Canada’s Expo 86. The short documentary features Barry Lapointe and original crew members reflecting on the global journey and the enduring legacy of the aircraft. The evening will also include the unveiling of a new Odyssey DC-3 exhibit feature at the KF Centre for Excellence in Kelowna, BC on June 9 from 6 - 8:30 p.m.. Emma Jones, KF Centre for Excellence |
Odyssey 86 – 90 Years of the DC-3 Trailer |
Odyssey 86 – 90 Years of the DC-3 Trailer |
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40th Anniversary of the Nanton Lancaster Society |
40th Anniversary of the Nanton Lancaster Society |
This past weekend at the 40th Anniversary of the Nanton Lancaster Society, CAHS Medicine Hat "The Lost 48" Chapter made two presentations. |
This past weekend at the 40th Anniversary of the Nanton Lancaster Society, CAHS Medicine Hat "The Lost 48" Chapter made two presentations. |
President Wes Krause is presenting a cheque to Nanton Lancaster Society President Rob Peterson. |
President Wes Krause is presenting a cheque to Nanton Lancaster Society President Rob Peterson. |
Chapter President Wes Krause presented a group of aviation and BCATP related books to Dave Birrell Historian of the Nanton Lancaster Society. |
Chapter President Wes Krause presented a group of aviation and BCATP related books to Dave Birrell Historian of the Nanton Lancaster Society. |
Report and photo by Wes Krause, President, CAHS Medicine Hat Chapter |
Report and photo by Wes Krause, President, CAHS Medicine Hat Chapter |
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20th Electric Aircraft Symposium and Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture 2026 in Oshkosh |
20th Electric Aircraft Symposium and Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture 2026 in Oshkosh |
You are invited to the 20th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium (EAS2026) on July 18-19 at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh — the two days immediately before EAA AirVenture Oshkosh — the world’s largest aviation event. EAS2026 is a “must attend” event for anyone interested in the future of electric aircraft and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). More than three dozen speakers will cover the latest in eVTOL, eCTOL and eSTOL aircraft, infrastructure, propulsion, policy, and technology. Buy your “early bird” ticket before June 20 and save money! |
You are invited to the 20th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium (EAS2026) on July 18-19 at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh — the two days immediately before EAA AirVenture Oshkosh — the world’s largest aviation event. EAS2026 is a “must attend” event for anyone interested in the future of electric aircraft and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). More than three dozen speakers will cover the latest in eVTOL, eCTOL and eSTOL aircraft, infrastructure, propulsion, policy, and technology. Buy your “early bird” ticket before June 20 and save money! |
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Research Requests and Appreciation |
Research Requests and Appreciation |
I am reaching out in the hope that you might be able to offer guidance or assistance with a historical research question.
My father, Robert “Bobby” Butler, was a pilot and aviation enthusiast. In or around 1968, he and a friend reportedly flew a small Cessna 150 from North America (could be out of Montreal too) to Mexico to attend the Mexico City Olympic Games. I have recently learned that my father later wrote an article (or was interviewed) about this flight for an aviation magazine at the time.
The exact publication is uncertain. It may have been COPA or a similar general aviation publication from the late 1960s. The article would likely have been written between 1968 and the early 1970s and may have been a first‑person narrative of a long‑distance flight in a light aircraft.
My father passed away recently, and finding this article—if it exists—would mean a great deal to our family. I completely understand that this may be difficult to track down, and I truly appreciate any guidance you might be able to offer, even if it is simply suggestions on where or how to continue the search.
Thank you very much for your time and for the important work you do in preserving aviation history. Warm regards, Roxanne Gignoux |
I am reaching out in the hope that you might be able to offer guidance or assistance with a historical research question.
My father, Robert “Bobby” Butler, was a pilot and aviation enthusiast. In or around 1968, he and a friend reportedly flew a small Cessna 150 from North America (could be out of Montreal too) to Mexico to attend the Mexico City Olympic Games. I have recently learned that my father later wrote an article (or was interviewed) about this flight for an aviation magazine at the time.
The exact publication is uncertain. It may have been COPA or a similar general aviation publication from the late 1960s. The article would likely have been written between 1968 and the early 1970s and may have been a first‑person narrative of a long‑distance flight in a light aircraft.
My father passed away recently, and finding this article—if it exists—would mean a great deal to our family. I completely understand that this may be difficult to track down, and I truly appreciate any guidance you might be able to offer, even if it is simply suggestions on where or how to continue the search.
Thank you very much for your time and for the important work you do in preserving aviation history. Warm regards, Roxanne Gignoux |
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| "Hi Andrea, I just wanted to send a quick thank-you for publishing my research request in the CAHS newsletter (see March 2026 eNL). It was a real thrill to see my project featured in the newsletter circulated across Canada. The posting is a gem because I still refer people to it when I am conducting research. Thank you again for your support, and please extend my thanks to Terry as well. I truly appreciate that he made time to give my request genuine consideration. It is encouragement from people like him that will bring hidden aviation stories out to the light. I am still working away on the account and will be sure to let you both know when it is finished." Kind regards, Cathy Tyler |
"Hi Andrea, I just wanted to send a quick thank-you for publishing my research request in the CAHS newsletter (see March 2026 eNL). It was a real thrill to see my project featured in the newsletter circulated across Canada. The posting is a gem because I still refer people to it when I am conducting research. Thank you again for your support, and please extend my thanks to Terry as well. I truly appreciate that he made time to give my request genuine consideration. It is encouragement from people like him that will bring hidden aviation stories out to the light. I am still working away on the account and will be sure to let you both know when it is finished." Kind regards, Cathy Tyler |
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Articles and Podcast of Interest |
Articles and Podcast of Interest |
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A statue honouring Ameila Earhart is back at its rightful home in Harbour Grace after being stolen and sliced up last year. (@ Ted Dillon/CBC) - CBC Story - CTV Story |
A statue honouring Ameila Earhart is back at its rightful home in Harbour Grace after being stolen and sliced up last year. (@ Ted Dillon/CBC) - CBC Story - CTV Story |
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Multiple Canadian Aviation Events |
Multiple Canadian Aviation Events |
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Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada |
Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada |
Storytime with a Pilot 4 Jun @ 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. |
Storytime with a Pilot 4 Jun @ 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. |
Wings and Wheels Car Show Returns 21 June @ 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Wings and Wheels Car Show Returns 21 June @ 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre |
Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre |
Rock and Gem Show 5 - 7 June @ 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
Rock and Gem Show 5 - 7 June @ 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
Summer Takes Flight 11 - 14 June |
Summer Takes Flight 11 - 14 June |
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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. |
Open Cockpit Day - Tracker 13 June National Indigenous Day 21 June |
Open Cockpit Day - Tracker 13 June National Indigenous Day 21 June |
| Bomber Command Museum of Canada |
Bomber Command Museum of Canada |
Rocky Mountain Model Club Display & Contest 6 June @ 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Rocky Mountain Model Club Display & Contest 6 June @ 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Open Cockpit Day / National Indigenous Day 20 June @ 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Open Cockpit Day / National Indigenous Day 20 June @ 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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Luncheon Fundraiser 9 June @ 12 - 1:30 p.m. |
Luncheon Fundraiser 9 June @ 12 - 1:30 p.m. |
| Burger Burn Saturday 13 June @ 1:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Burger Burn Saturday 13 June @ 1:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
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Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association |
Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association |
Barrie Air Show 13 - 14 June |
Barrie Air Show 13 - 14 June |
Fly Day & Open House 27 June |
Fly Day & Open House 27 June |
| National Air Force Museum |
National Air Force Museum |
2026 Golf Tournament 18 June |
2026 Golf Tournament 18 June |
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Father's Day Weekend 2026 20 21 June |
Father's Day Weekend 2026 20 21 June |
| D-Day with Dr. Geoff Jackson 6 June @ 2 p.m. |
D-Day with Dr. Geoff Jackson 6 June @ 2 p.m. |
Father's Day Weekend: Wings and Wheels 20 - 21 June 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Father's Day Weekend: Wings and Wheels 20 - 21 June 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum |
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum |
Bring Dad for free on Father's Day 21 June @ 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Bring Dad for free on Father's Day 21 June @ 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Aviation/Space & Robotics Summer Camp 29 June - 24 August |
Aviation/Space & Robotics Summer Camp 29 June - 24 August |
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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: What happened to the Iroquois engine X-116 after the cancellation of the Avro Arrow program? Source: Arrow Countdown, pg. 98 (Zuuring) |
Question 1: What happened to the Iroquois engine X-116 after the cancellation of the Avro Arrow program? Source: Arrow Countdown, pg. 98 (Zuuring) |
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| Question 2: How valuable was aerial observation to the British Army during the First World War? Source: Wings For Victory, pg. 166 (Dunmore) |
Question 2: How valuable was aerial observation to the British Army during the First World War? Source: Wings For Victory, pg. 166 (Dunmore) |
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| Question 3: What was the human cost of the Allied bombing campaign during the Second World War?
Source: No Prouder Place, pg. 465 (Bashow) |
Question 3: What was the human cost of the Allied bombing campaign during the Second World War?
Source: No Prouder Place, pg. 465 (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. 98 (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. 98 (Zuuring) |
ANSWER 2: “It was clear from the beginning that the engine, Iroquois X-116 was loaned, not given away to Bristol Siddley with the hope that they may find a use for the engine perhaps under a licence or a re-sale agreement. Of course, what they did is to take it apart, study it and incorporate the goodies found into the Olympus which was to power their TRS2l and later on the Concorde. After it had been studied, Rolls-Royce bought the company and consolidated the engine business in the UK. Cranfield College got the Iroquois in pieces and studied it further in their advanced jet engine development course. From there, it found its way to the RAF museum at Hendon, North of London. There was no room to display it nor the expertise to put it back together again. It has languished in the R-100 dirigible hangers since the early nineties.” Source: Wings For Victory, pg. 166 (Dunmore) |
ANSWER 2: “It was clear from the beginning that the engine, Iroquois X-116 was loaned, not given away to Bristol Siddley with the hope that they may find a use for the engine perhaps under a licence or a re-sale agreement. Of course, what they did is to take it apart, study it and incorporate the goodies found into the Olympus which was to power their TRS2l and later on the Concorde. After it had been studied, Rolls-Royce bought the company and consolidated the engine business in the UK. Cranfield College got the Iroquois in pieces and studied it further in their advanced jet engine development course. From there, it found its way to the RAF museum at Hendon, North of London. There was no room to display it nor the expertise to put it back together again. It has languished in the R-100 dirigible hangers since the early nineties.” Source: Wings For Victory, pg. 166 (Dunmore) |
ANSWER 3: “Much of the criticism of the bombing campaign has focused on the human cost, the unquestionable heavy loss rates endured by Anglo-American aircrews, 81,000 of whom forfeited their lives aboard 18,000 aircraft lost from all causes. However, these losses need to be placed in perspective, especially when compared to the twenty-to-twenty million war deaths suffered by the Soviet Union. Nonetheless, the human cost of the campaign was formidable. During the entire period of the Eighth Air Force’s operations over Europe, which included Pointblank from 10 June 1943 until April 1944, roughly 26,000 American airmen of that numbered air force alone were killed, while another 20,000 became prisoners of war. Bomber Command in six years of war, lost 55,573 airmen, 47,268 on operations, and a further 8305 due to training, non-operational flying accidents and other causes. Command aircraft losses from all causes totaled 12,330, of which 8655 went down over Germany, Italy and Occupied Europe. Source: No Prouder Place, pg. 465 (Bashow) |
ANSWER 3: “Much of the criticism of the bombing campaign has focused on the human cost, the unquestionable heavy loss rates endured by Anglo-American aircrews, 81,000 of whom forfeited their lives aboard 18,000 aircraft lost from all causes. However, these losses need to be placed in perspective, especially when compared to the twenty-to-twenty million war deaths suffered by the Soviet Union. Nonetheless, the human cost of the campaign was formidable. During the entire period of the Eighth Air Force’s operations over Europe, which included Pointblank from 10 June 1943 until April 1944, roughly 26,000 American airmen of that numbered air force alone were killed, while another 20,000 became prisoners of war. Bomber Command in six years of war, lost 55,573 airmen, 47,268 on operations, and a further 8305 due to training, non-operational flying accidents and other causes. Command aircraft losses from all causes totaled 12,330, of which 8655 went down over Germany, Italy and Occupied Europe. Source: No Prouder Place, pg. 465 (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 |
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