Posted supplied by: Bill Bishop from The NetLetteer
As many of us served with Air Canada during our 'civie' careers I thought this recently discovered 16mm film shot in 1939 at Toronto's Malton airport would be of interest. It was featured in a recent posting on 'The NetLetter', an excellent offering for retired Air Canada employees. It is I believe self explanatory.
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
June 16th BBQ - Update & Registration
Posted supplied by: John Tapper
On June 16th 411 Squadron is celebrating the 71st Anniversay of its inception on June 16. 1941. It was disbanded on June 30, 1996. On October 5th 400 Squadron will celebrate the 80th Anniversary of its inception on October 5th, 1932.
John Tapper and Jerry Smith of 411 Squadron have organized a BBQ at the 420 Wing, Royal Canadian Air Force Association premises on Stevenson Road at the South entrance to the Oshawa Airport, on Saturday, June 16, 2012 from 13:00 to ????.
Both 411 Squadron and 400 Squadron veterans (and active) are being invited to join in the festivities. A cost of approximately $20.00 per person is estimated. The menu, exact timing, map, and other information will follow in a later mailing.
I want to register now ..... click here : REGISTER A list of those who have responded to date is shown below the Registration Form at this link.
Any questions you may have will be answered if you reply to the Invitation email you received. Or you can email John Tapper.
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On June 16th 411 Squadron is celebrating the 71st Anniversay of its inception on June 16. 1941. It was disbanded on June 30, 1996. On October 5th 400 Squadron will celebrate the 80th Anniversary of its inception on October 5th, 1932.
John Tapper and Jerry Smith of 411 Squadron have organized a BBQ at the 420 Wing, Royal Canadian Air Force Association premises on Stevenson Road at the South entrance to the Oshawa Airport, on Saturday, June 16, 2012 from 13:00 to ????.
Both 411 Squadron and 400 Squadron veterans (and active) are being invited to join in the festivities. A cost of approximately $20.00 per person is estimated. The menu, exact timing, map, and other information will follow in a later mailing.
I want to register now ..... click here : REGISTER A list of those who have responded to date is shown below the Registration Form at this link.
Any questions you may have will be answered if you reply to the Invitation email you received. Or you can email John Tapper.
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Friday, February 17, 2012
Enjoy Retirement
As we get older we sometimes begin to doubt our ability to "make a difference" in the world. It is at these times that our hopes are boosted by the remarkable achievements of other "seniors" who have found the courage to take on challenges that would make many of us wither. Harold Schlumberg is such a person:
THIS IS QUOTED FROM HAROLD: "I've often been asked, 'What do you do now that you're retired?'
Well...I've always had an interest in chemical engineering and one of the things I enjoy most is converting beer, wine and whiskey into urine. It's rewarding, uplifting, satisfying and fulfilling. I do it every day and I really enjoy it."
Harold should be an inspiration to us all.
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Followers of PropWash
Posted supplied by: Bill Bishop
To those who had entered their information in the old "Members" section as a follower of PropWash, you will notice that your profiles and the option to follow through Google Friends Connect has now disappeared from the navigation section on the right side of our Blog.
Google will be discontinuing Friends Connect on March 1, 2012.
We are working on a new, and hopefully more efficient way to allow our loyal followers to not only follow, but receive automatic updates when a new article is posted. We are working on many improvements to our PropWash Blog and our History Hangar Web Site, as well as updating and revamping our Photo Albums Site.
Please be patient as our very small team tries to get these tasks completed.
More news to follow .......
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To those who had entered their information in the old "Members" section as a follower of PropWash, you will notice that your profiles and the option to follow through Google Friends Connect has now disappeared from the navigation section on the right side of our Blog.
Google will be discontinuing Friends Connect on March 1, 2012.
We are working on a new, and hopefully more efficient way to allow our loyal followers to not only follow, but receive automatic updates when a new article is posted. We are working on many improvements to our PropWash Blog and our History Hangar Web Site, as well as updating and revamping our Photo Albums Site.
Please be patient as our very small team tries to get these tasks completed.
More news to follow .......
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Monday, February 13, 2012
Why I Joined The Air Force
Posted supplied by: Bill Bishop
.....and she asked me why I joined the Air Force
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.....and she asked me why I joined the Air Force
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June 16th - A Day To Remember
Posted supplied by: Bill Bishop
Reserve Saturday June 16th for a special event being held at Oshawa, Ontario AND stay tuned to PropWash for an interesting party invitation.
ibbity, ibbity, ibbity .... That's all for now folks.
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Reserve Saturday June 16th for a special event being held at Oshawa, Ontario AND stay tuned to PropWash for an interesting party invitation.
ibbity, ibbity, ibbity .... That's all for now folks.
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Thursday, February 9, 2012
The German - A short Film
Posted supplied by: Russ Reynard (Air Canada friend of Bill Bishop)
This is a 10 minute short film about a British fighter pilot who pursues the german ace that shot down his friend across sky and country... with murder in mind. But he discovers it's not so easy to kill a man when you have to look them in the eye
This was funded by an Irish Film Board scheme called 'Short Cuts' and was shot in November 2007. The Budget was €70K, and was used entirely on the live action components of the film - leaving a grand total of ZERO for visual effects!
It was written & directed by Nick Ryan and stars Toby Kebbell and Christian Brassington.
Nick Ryan says: "I completed all the visual effects shots, over 120 in total, entirely by myself. Dave Head modelled the aircraft (and truck), but I textured, lit, animated and composited the shots over a six month period in 2008."
I found this film interesting ... hope you do as well. Best viewed in full screen.
If you are interested in learning more about the making of this film, etc., please visit: The German
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This is a 10 minute short film about a British fighter pilot who pursues the german ace that shot down his friend across sky and country... with murder in mind. But he discovers it's not so easy to kill a man when you have to look them in the eye
This was funded by an Irish Film Board scheme called 'Short Cuts' and was shot in November 2007. The Budget was €70K, and was used entirely on the live action components of the film - leaving a grand total of ZERO for visual effects!
It was written & directed by Nick Ryan and stars Toby Kebbell and Christian Brassington.
Nick Ryan says: "I completed all the visual effects shots, over 120 in total, entirely by myself. Dave Head modelled the aircraft (and truck), but I textured, lit, animated and composited the shots over a six month period in 2008."
If you are interested in learning more about the making of this film, etc., please visit: The German
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