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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 |
CAHS Convention 2025 The Canadian Aviation Historical Society is pleased to invite you to our annual convention in Ottawa, Ontario, from Wednesday 18 June to Saturday 22 June. Join fellow aviation enthusiasts, historians, and professionals for four days of engaging presentations, tours, networking opportunities, and memorable experiences celebrating Canada's aviation heritage. Convention Registration Registration is open now. Registration for in person attendance is only $250 for members and includes the Wednesday reception, lunch for three days, the Friday evening Annual Awards Banquet, plus the tours. Registration for online attendance is $50 and includes access to all convention sessions via Zoom, but not the tours. Non-members are also welcome to attend the convention. Registration for non-members includes a one year online CAHS membership ($25 value). Register using our online form, or visit the CAHS Convention web page. Payment must be made separately using Interac transfer, PayPal, credit card, or cheque to the CAHS national mailing address. For further instructions on how to send an e-payment or to provide credit card information, please contact Treasurer Rachel. The convention opens with our Meet and Greet reception on Wednesday evening. Reconnect with your friends and meet aviation enthusiasts from across Canada at this informal evening, featuring a cash bar, hors d’oeuvres, and entertainment. The convention continues with a full day of engaging speakers on Thursday. Dinner is on your own, and the evening is free time for you to explore Ottawa. On Friday, we will take tours of local aviation facilities, including the National Research Council’s hangar and wind tunnel. The Friday evening Awards Banquet will see the presentation of our national awards, to recognise CAHS Journal authors and our dedicated volunteers. The convention concludes on Saturday with another full day of speakers. For those travelling to Ottawa, we recommend arriving before noon on Wednesday and leaving Saturday evening or later, to take in the local sites and optional activities. Speakers are being selected now and will be announced soon. Check the CAHS Convention web page for the latest information. Convention Hotel Reservations Reservations for the convention hotel, the Sandman Signature Ottawa Airport Hotel, are open now. All convention activities will take place at the hotel except for the tours. Our special convention rate is $189 per night, plus taxes, and is available from the 17th to the 22nd. Book your room no later than 17 May to receive the convention rate. To book, you can call the reservation line at 1-800-SANDMAN (1-800-726-3626) and mention the Block ID or Group Name in order to receive the group rate. You can also book online at the Sandman Hotels website. Group Name = Canadian Aviation Historical Society Block Code = 2506CANADI_002 Block ID = 508646 Booking Dates = June 17th to 22th 2025 Rates = $189 Cut-off Date = Reservations must be made by May 17th 2025 in order to receive the group rate. The CAHS National Convention is a can’t miss event which adds great value to your CAHS membership. It’s your best opportunity to meet aviation history enthusiasts, authors, researchers, and many others interested in Canadian aviation history. |
CAHS Convention 2025 The Canadian Aviation Historical Society is pleased to invite you to our annual convention in Ottawa, Ontario, from Wednesday 18 June to Saturday 22 June. Join fellow aviation enthusiasts, historians, and professionals for four days of engaging presentations, tours, networking opportunities, and memorable experiences celebrating Canada's aviation heritage. Convention Registration Registration is open now. Registration for in person attendance is only $250 for members and includes the Wednesday reception, lunch for three days, the Friday evening Annual Awards Banquet, plus the tours. Registration for online attendance is $50 and includes access to all convention sessions via Zoom, but not the tours. Non-members are also welcome to attend the convention. Registration for non-members includes a one year online CAHS membership ($25 value). Register using our online form, or visit the CAHS Convention web page. Payment must be made separately using Interac transfer, PayPal, credit card, or cheque to the CAHS national mailing address. For further instructions on how to send an e-payment or to provide credit card information, please contact Treasurer Rachel. The convention opens with our Meet and Greet reception on Wednesday evening. Reconnect with your friends and meet aviation enthusiasts from across Canada at this informal evening, featuring a cash bar, hors d’oeuvres, and entertainment. The convention continues with a full day of engaging speakers on Thursday. Dinner is on your own, and the evening is free time for you to explore Ottawa. On Friday, we will take tours of local aviation facilities, including the National Research Council’s hangar and wind tunnel. The Friday evening Awards Banquet will see the presentation of our national awards, to recognise CAHS Journal authors and our dedicated volunteers. The convention concludes on Saturday with another full day of speakers. For those travelling to Ottawa, we recommend arriving before noon on Wednesday and leaving Saturday evening or later, to take in the local sites and optional activities. Speakers are being selected now and will be announced soon. Check the CAHS Convention web page for the latest information. Convention Hotel Reservations Reservations for the convention hotel, the Sandman Signature Ottawa Airport Hotel, are open now. All convention activities will take place at the hotel except for the tours. Our special convention rate is $189 per night, plus taxes, and is available from the 17th to the 22nd. Book your room no later than 17 May to receive the convention rate. To book, you can call the reservation line at 1-800-SANDMAN (1-800-726-3626) and mention the Block ID or Group Name in order to receive the group rate. You can also book online at the Sandman Hotels website. Group Name = Canadian Aviation Historical Society Block Code = 2506CANADI_002 Block ID = 508646 Booking Dates = June 17th to 22th 2025 Rates = $189 Cut-off Date = Reservations must be made by May 17th 2025 in order to receive the group rate. The CAHS National Convention is a can’t miss event which adds great value to your CAHS membership. It’s your best opportunity to meet aviation history enthusiasts, authors, researchers, and many others interested in Canadian aviation history. |
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 Treasurer |
From the Desk of the Treasurer |
Three seasons are upon us (in addition to welcoming Spring!). Firstly, it is tax season, and I want to let everyone know that I finished creating donation tax receipts (for donations made in 2024, as well as for donations made in Jan-Feb 2025) about two weeks ago. I have either sent your tax receipt as a PDF attachment if we have an email address for you, or I have mailed you a hard copy to your home address. If you have not received your expected tax receipt yet, please contact me. Secondly, Easter is just around the corner. During this celebration of resurrection, if you are inclined to give gifts, perhaps you could consider giving an aviation history book from our shop, including some children specific books from our featured list below. Chris Weicht is also offering a special on a number of his books and shipping combos. Please browse below and add some books to your library or that of a friend or family member. Thirdly, the CAHS is gearing up for the 2025 Convention to be held in Ottawa 18-21 June 2025. As you have read in our opening article, Jim Bell has launched convention registration. Payment can be made by cheque, credit card, or electronically (Interac or PayPal). For further instructions on how to send an e-payment or to provide me with credit card information, please contact me. Wishing you a happy spring and a blessed Easter! |
Three seasons are upon us (in addition to welcoming Spring!). Firstly, it is tax season, and I want to let everyone know that I finished creating donation tax receipts (for donations made in 2024, as well as for donations made in Jan-Feb 2025) about two weeks ago. I have either sent your tax receipt as a PDF attachment if we have an email address for you, or I have mailed you a hard copy to your home address. If you have not received your expected tax receipt yet, please contact me. Secondly, Easter is just around the corner. During this celebration of resurrection, if you are inclined to give gifts, perhaps you could consider giving an aviation history book from our shop, including some children specific books from our featured list below. Chris Weicht is also offering a special on a number of his books and shipping combos. Please browse below and add some books to your library or that of a friend or family member. Thirdly, the CAHS is gearing up for the 2025 Convention to be held in Ottawa 18-21 June 2025. As you have read in our opening article, Jim Bell has launched convention registration. Payment can be made by cheque, credit card, or electronically (Interac or PayPal). For further instructions on how to send an e-payment or to provide me with credit card information, please contact me. Wishing you a happy spring and a blessed Easter! |
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 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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‘Whispering’ Duke Schiller: The Forgotten Hero of Early Aviation |
‘Whispering’ Duke Schiller: The Forgotten Hero of Early Aviation |
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| Author Chris Weicht is offering a sale on some of his books and box sets (all shipping rates listed are for Canada): |
Author Chris Weicht is offering a sale on some of his books and box sets (all shipping rates listed are for Canada): |
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| Aviation historian, and former President of the CAHS, Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail, has published a gorgeous picture book that pays homage to aviator Freddie Carmichael - the first Indigenous commercial pilot in the Arctic - with each month of the year highlighting moments from his life, the beauty of the North and the power of dreams. The CAHS discount rate is $19 (plus $6 shipping in Canada). |
Aviation historian, and former President of the CAHS, Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail, has published a gorgeous picture book that pays homage to aviator Freddie Carmichael - the first Indigenous commercial pilot in the Arctic - with each month of the year highlighting moments from his life, the beauty of the North and the power of dreams. The CAHS discount rate is $19 (plus $6 shipping in Canada). |
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Alis the Aviator - Paperback |
Alis the Aviator - Paperback |
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The Story of Lilian Bland: An Amazing Aviatrix |
The Story of Lilian Bland: An Amazing Aviatrix |
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| The CAHS is pleased to feature this new book about the amazing life story of Lilian Bland, the first woman ever to design, build, and fly her own airplane, beautifully illustrated to inspire young readers. This delightful picture book celebrates the life of Lilian Bland, remembered both in England and in her adopted home of Quatsino Sound, on Vancouver Island, for her many achievements - especially her ground-breaking achievements in aviation. Retailing for $19.95 + tax, the CAHS is selling the book as a fund-raiser at a discount rate of $15 (plus $6 shipping in Canada). |
The CAHS is pleased to feature this new book about the amazing life story of Lilian Bland, the first woman ever to design, build, and fly her own airplane, beautifully illustrated to inspire young readers. This delightful picture book celebrates the life of Lilian Bland, remembered both in England and in her adopted home of Quatsino Sound, on Vancouver Island, for her many achievements - especially her ground-breaking achievements in aviation. Retailing for $19.95 + tax, the CAHS is selling the book as a fund-raiser at a discount rate of $15 (plus $6 shipping in Canada). |
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The Adventures of a Trapper Boy |
The Adventures of a Trapper Boy |
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Air Power and the Battle for Vimy Ridge |
Air Power and the Battle for Vimy Ridge |
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© Government of Canada, DND Archives,PCN-1392 |
© Government of Canada, DND Archives,PCN-1392 |
| 9 April is the 108th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. CAHS member Bill March has written about how air power played a part in this First World War battle where Canadians were able to finally capture this ground for the allies. |
9 April is the 108th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. CAHS member Bill March has written about how air power played a part in this First World War battle where Canadians were able to finally capture this ground for the allies. |
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Waterloo Warbirds MiG-15 Trainer
Has Departed Canada for the U.S. |
Waterloo Warbirds MiG-15 Trainer
Has Departed Canada for the U.S. |
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| Canada lost one of its most distinctive vintage jets when the Waterloo Warbirds MiG-15 trainer departed Kitchener-Waterloo Airport in February for a new owner, reportedly in the Seattle area. Story and photos by Gord McNulty |
Canada lost one of its most distinctive vintage jets when the Waterloo Warbirds MiG-15 trainer departed Kitchener-Waterloo Airport in February for a new owner, reportedly in the Seattle area. Story and photos by Gord McNulty |
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The Gregor FDB-1: Canada’s Homegrown Biplane Fighter |
The Gregor FDB-1: Canada’s Homegrown Biplane Fighter |
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Copyright free from WikiCommons. |
Copyright free from WikiCommons. |
| The Gregor FDB-1, designed and built by the Canadian Car and Foundry (CCF), represents a last effort to create an advanced biplane fighter in an era when monoplanes proved ascendant. Story by Bill Zuk, National Membership Secretary, Canadian Aviation Historical Society |
The Gregor FDB-1, designed and built by the Canadian Car and Foundry (CCF), represents a last effort to create an advanced biplane fighter in an era when monoplanes proved ascendant. Story by Bill Zuk, National Membership Secretary, Canadian Aviation Historical Society |
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2025 Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship Recipients Announced |
2025 Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship Recipients Announced |
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Air Canada Recipients: Kimberly Ballantyne (Opaskwayak Cree Nation, Manitoba) Liv Letourneau (Port Moody, British Columbia) Aymie Rioux (Lac La Tortue, Québec) Trisha Virdee (Innisfil, Ontario) |
Air Canada Recipients: Kimberly Ballantyne (Opaskwayak Cree Nation, Manitoba) Liv Letourneau (Port Moody, British Columbia) Aymie Rioux (Lac La Tortue, Québec) Trisha Virdee (Innisfil, Ontario) |
| CAE Women in Flight Ambassadors: Neghat Hidari (Mount Brydges, Ontario) Miriam Roumia (Waterloo, Ontario) Kayla McNeely (Calgary, Alberta) Arpan Srawn (Edmonton, Alberta)
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CAE Women in Flight Ambassadors: Neghat Hidari (Mount Brydges, Ontario) Miriam Roumia (Waterloo, Ontario) Kayla McNeely (Calgary, Alberta) Arpan Srawn (Edmonton, Alberta)
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Aviation Museums Hiring Students! |
Aviation Museums Hiring Students! |
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| Alberta Aviation Museum is looking for 2 post-secondary students in the Edmonton area as Program Facilitators. Applications due by 2 May 2025. |
Alberta Aviation Museum is looking for 2 post-secondary students in the Edmonton area as Program Facilitators. Applications due by 2 May 2025. |
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| A great opportunity for 4 post-secondary students in the Halifax area as Visitor Services Assistant/Collections Technicians. Applications due by 19 April 2025. |
A great opportunity for 4 post-secondary students in the Halifax area as Visitor Services Assistant/Collections Technicians. Applications due by 19 April 2025. |
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One Minute History Videos: |
One Minute History Videos: |
Select the images below for some interesting one minute videos presented by the RCAF Foundation. |
Select the images below for some interesting one minute videos presented by the RCAF Foundation. |
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Select the images below for more event details: |
Select the images below for more event details: |
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Alberta Aviation Museum: A Night with Wardair 25 April 2025 |
Alberta Aviation Museum: A Night with Wardair 25 April 2025 |
| Canadian Aviation Museum: Burger Burn Saturdays 12 April 2025 |
Canadian Aviation Museum: Burger Burn Saturdays 12 April 2025 |
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Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre: Hanger After Dark: CSI - Murder Mystery 24 April 2025 |
Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre: Hanger After Dark: CSI - Murder Mystery 24 April 2025 |
| Shearwater Aviation Museum: 24th Annual Spring Hobby Show Scale Model Contest (registration open): Allied Victory (80th Anniversary) 3-4 May 2025 |
Shearwater Aviation Museum: 24th Annual Spring Hobby Show Scale Model Contest (registration open): Allied Victory (80th Anniversary) 3-4 May 2025 |
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Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum Events in April |
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum Events in April |
Select the images below for more information of events occuring at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum: |
Select the images below for more information of events occuring at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum: |
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Multiple Events in February at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada |
Multiple Events in February at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada |
The RAMWC has numerous events in Spring including Astronaut Adventure, and a new Easter Egg Scavanger Hunt. S.T.E.M. Summer Camp Registration is now open, as well. |
The RAMWC has numerous events in Spring including Astronaut Adventure, and a new Easter Egg Scavanger Hunt. S.T.E.M. Summer Camp Registration is now open, as well. |
Silas Alward Cheesman: The First Canadian Bush Pilot to Fly in Antarctica |
Silas Alward Cheesman: The First Canadian Bush Pilot to Fly in Antarctica |
RAMWC published a story about the journey of Canadian Bush Pilot 'Al' Cheesman. |
RAMWC published a story about the journey of Canadian Bush Pilot 'Al' Cheesman. |
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The next CAHS Manitoba Chapter meeting will take place at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada and by Zoom at 7 pm CDT on Thursday 27 March 2025. Our speaker this month will be chapter director and Intrepid Society president Alan Parkin. Alan will speak about the Berlin Airlift. |
The next CAHS Manitoba Chapter meeting will take place at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada and by Zoom at 7 pm CDT on Thursday 27 March 2025. Our speaker this month will be chapter director and Intrepid Society president Alan Parkin. Alan will speak about the Berlin Airlift. |
The CAHS Vancouver Chapter meets on the LAST Monday of every month, except for July, August and September. We meet at 1830 hrs in the Board Room of the Richmond Cultural Centre. Our March meeting is on Monday, 31 March 2025 and our speaker is Dr. Robert Galway, who will be out visiting B. C. again, and the subject is "How Robert Starratt Grew Wings" - the story of Starratt Airways & Transportation Co. (1930-1942) |
The CAHS Vancouver Chapter meets on the LAST Monday of every month, except for July, August and September. We meet at 1830 hrs in the Board Room of the Richmond Cultural Centre. Our March meeting is on Monday, 31 March 2025 and our speaker is Dr. Robert Galway, who will be out visiting B. C. again, and the subject is "How Robert Starratt Grew Wings" - the story of Starratt Airways & Transportation Co. (1930-1942) |
Please note that Ken Swartz will be speaking on behalf of Frederick “Ted” Larkin. |
Please note that Ken Swartz will be speaking on behalf of Frederick “Ted” Larkin. |
Medicine Hat: 10 April 2025
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Medicine Hat: 10 April 2025
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The next monthly meeting of the Calgary Chapter will be at the Art Smith Aero Centre of SAIT, 1916 McCall Landing NE, Calgary on Thursday, 17 April, 2025 @ 7pm.
Dr. Stephane Guevremont will be speaking about "The War in Ukraine: Revolution in the Air." |
The next monthly meeting of the Calgary Chapter will be at the Art Smith Aero Centre of SAIT, 1916 McCall Landing NE, Calgary on Thursday, 17 April, 2025 @ 7pm.
Dr. Stephane Guevremont will be speaking about "The War in Ukraine: Revolution in the Air." |
Speaker: James Bogusz, CEO of the Regina Airport Authority, with an update on events at YQR. Meeting room in the Prairie Flying Hangar at the Regina Airport at 7:30pm CST. See the CAHS Regina Chapter website for more information. |
Speaker: James Bogusz, CEO of the Regina Airport Authority, with an update on events at YQR. Meeting room in the Prairie Flying Hangar at the Regina Airport at 7:30pm CST. See the CAHS Regina Chapter website for more information. |
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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: KIOWA |
Last month's answer: KIOWA |
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 is an example of a test flight of Arrow 25203 by pilot “Spud” Potocki?
Source: Arrow Countdown, pg. 13 (Zuuring) |
Question 1: What is an example of a test flight of Arrow 25203 by pilot “Spud” Potocki?
Source: Arrow Countdown, pg. 13 (Zuuring) |
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| Question 2: What two trainers were used predominately at the Elementary Flying Training Schools (EFTS) in the early days of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan and what were their performance characteristics? Source: Wings For Victory, pg. 89-90 (Dunmore) |
Question 2: What two trainers were used predominately at the Elementary Flying Training Schools (EFTS) in the early days of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan and what were their performance characteristics? Source: Wings For Victory, pg. 89-90 (Dunmore) |
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| Question 3: What proved worse than the enemy during the winter months over Europe?
Source: No Prouder Place, pg. 408 (Bashow) |
Question 3: What proved worse than the enemy during the winter months over Europe?
Source: No Prouder Place, pg. 408 (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: “It was tough to be a test pilot. You had to have guts. Imagine “Spud’s” feelings as he reported during the beginning of RL203’s second flight on October 1st, 1958… “Flew 25203 – numerous snags on the aircraft, particularly bad – pedals wobbling on take-off, port throttle stuck, after-burner failed to function on selection, damper out of trim and auto damper interfering with radio….” Then he casually says “A/C taken up to 50,000 ft. at Mach 1.7,” not being fazed at all by, what anyone might call a pretty rocky take-off.” Source: Arrow Countdown, pg. 13 (Zuuring) |
ANSWER 1: “It was tough to be a test pilot. You had to have guts. Imagine “Spud’s” feelings as he reported during the beginning of RL203’s second flight on October 1st, 1958… “Flew 25203 – numerous snags on the aircraft, particularly bad – pedals wobbling on take-off, port throttle stuck, after-burner failed to function on selection, damper out of trim and auto damper interfering with radio….” Then he casually says “A/C taken up to 50,000 ft. at Mach 1.7,” not being fazed at all by, what anyone might call a pretty rocky take-off.” Source: Arrow Countdown, pg. 13 (Zuuring) |
ANSWER 2: “The instructor’s first job was to introduce his pupils to their aircraft, to explain the functions of the controls, the ailerons, the elevators, the rudder, to point out how to check on the condition of the tires, the oil level, and the bracing wires, which seemed to be holding the whole frail-looking structure together. The Tiger Moths and Finches that predominated in the BCATP’s early days were similar in size and appearance, their wings spanning slightly less than thirty feet; neat little biplanes with fixed landing gear and two cockpits enclosed by a sliding canopy to provide the occupants with a measure of protection from the elements. These diminutive trainers cruised at rather less than a hundred miles an hour and had a maximum speed of a little – very little – more. Painted bright yellow, as a warning to other traffic in the air and on the ground and to assist in locating the aircraft in the event of a forced landing, they were inevitably known as “Yellow Perils.” A far cry from the Spitfires and Hurricanes that were the subjects of most students’ ambitions, and a bit antiquated-looking to the discerning, the modest machines were perfect for the task at hand: that of introducing fledglings to the essentials of flight. Light, and possessing large areas of wing surface, they could be tricky to handle in windy weather – and, in fierce gales, occasionally became airborne while parked on the line. Like all good training aircraft, they were easy to fly but not easy to fly well. They required constant attention, both in the air and on the ground.” Source: Wings For Victory, pg. 89-90 (Dunmore) |
ANSWER 2: “The instructor’s first job was to introduce his pupils to their aircraft, to explain the functions of the controls, the ailerons, the elevators, the rudder, to point out how to check on the condition of the tires, the oil level, and the bracing wires, which seemed to be holding the whole frail-looking structure together. The Tiger Moths and Finches that predominated in the BCATP’s early days were similar in size and appearance, their wings spanning slightly less than thirty feet; neat little biplanes with fixed landing gear and two cockpits enclosed by a sliding canopy to provide the occupants with a measure of protection from the elements. These diminutive trainers cruised at rather less than a hundred miles an hour and had a maximum speed of a little – very little – more. Painted bright yellow, as a warning to other traffic in the air and on the ground and to assist in locating the aircraft in the event of a forced landing, they were inevitably known as “Yellow Perils.” A far cry from the Spitfires and Hurricanes that were the subjects of most students’ ambitions, and a bit antiquated-looking to the discerning, the modest machines were perfect for the task at hand: that of introducing fledglings to the essentials of flight. Light, and possessing large areas of wing surface, they could be tricky to handle in windy weather – and, in fierce gales, occasionally became airborne while parked on the line. Like all good training aircraft, they were easy to fly but not easy to fly well. They required constant attention, both in the air and on the ground.” Source: Wings For Victory, pg. 89-90 (Dunmore) |
ANSWER 3: “Apparently, seven of our Canadian aircraft had flown into a thunder cloud soon after take-off and had disintegrated in the violent up-and-down air currents. In the winter skies over Europe, bad weather often proved worse than the enemy. The cumuli-nimbus clouds were the ones to avoid at all costs. In those days, radar capable of spotting them had not yet been developed. They rose to great heights and when visible to the naked eye, they could be distinguished by their dark, boiling, anvil-topped appearance. However, if they were buried in other clouds or hidden in the night sky, the first warning of their presence would be when the aircraft was suddenly pummeled as if by giant fists, and one would hear the inner structures of the plane groaning from the mistreatment to which it was being subjected. The pilot would have to change course quickly, hoping this would take him away from the danger and not further into it. On this occasion, seven pilots had unfortunately made the wrong decision and almost all the crew members died…” Source: No Prouder Place, pg. 408 (Bashow) |
ANSWER 3: “Apparently, seven of our Canadian aircraft had flown into a thunder cloud soon after take-off and had disintegrated in the violent up-and-down air currents. In the winter skies over Europe, bad weather often proved worse than the enemy. The cumuli-nimbus clouds were the ones to avoid at all costs. In those days, radar capable of spotting them had not yet been developed. They rose to great heights and when visible to the naked eye, they could be distinguished by their dark, boiling, anvil-topped appearance. However, if they were buried in other clouds or hidden in the night sky, the first warning of their presence would be when the aircraft was suddenly pummeled as if by giant fists, and one would hear the inner structures of the plane groaning from the mistreatment to which it was being subjected. The pilot would have to change course quickly, hoping this would take him away from the danger and not further into it. On this occasion, seven pilots had unfortunately made the wrong decision and almost all the crew members died…” Source: No Prouder Place, pg. 408 (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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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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