New Sections Added to The History Hangar

Posted supplied by: Bill Bishop
New sections and/or sub-sections have been added to The History Hangar along with a new feature.
NEW FEATURE
Some of the new sections and sub-sections contain articles relating to what we are calling "Living History".  These articles describe history in the making and will chronicle details as they happen, leading up to what will become a permanent part of our history.  eg.  The new sub-section in our History Section entitled 'Operation Russell' will detail in real time the efforts started by Carl Mills to recover the Vampire which crashed in Lake Ontario in 1953 killing F/O Russell (our last active duty death).
Living History pages will be denoted by this new, animated logo:

NEW SECTION
80th Anniversary : This new section will contain information on all planned activities under consideration for our 80th anniversary celebrations.  This whole section and its sub-sections are designated a 'Living History' section.  It follows items planned, actions taken, and final results.  Once completed each of these activities will form part of our permanent history and the 'Living History' designation will be removed.

411 Section : John Tapper has been crowned 'The Grizzly Keeper' and has volunteered (been coerced) into working to get photos and articles for their (411 Squadron's) section of the History Hangar.  John has supplied photos from their last Christmas dinner which have been made into a slide show and will be posted in their section either today or tomorrow.

You are encouraged to visit the History Hangar and let us know what you think of these changes.  Click the link from the right side panel.
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Invitations Sent for Monument Dedication

Posted supplied by: Bill Bishop
The following invitation was sent to all 400 and 411 squadron members for whom we have emails.  A number were mailed out by Gerry Gilroy to those who do not have access to a computer.

400 (City of Toronto) Squadron

Gathering of the Clan For

The Dedication of Our Monument

(In honour of those who served in 10, 110 and 400 Squadron)

Our beautiful Squadron monument has been installed at the National Air Force Museum of Canada (Trenton).

A dedication service will be preformed on:

June 2, 2012

Registration     10:30 to 11:45

Ceremony         11:45 to 12:30

Reception         13:00 to 17:00

  Come early and visit the museum grounds and displays  

  Visit with old friends  

  Meet new friends  

  View the 110 Squadron Pennant (presented in 1940)  

  Ponder the dioramas of Squadron Aircraft  

  Enjoy multimedia presentations  

  Join us for a Reception and Luncheon  

  .... and much more ....  

A response is requested please:

Please let us know if you are coming, how many will be in your party, and if you will be joining us for the reception to be held at; 

413 Wing, RCAFA just 2.6 kms from the museum (5 minute drive).  

Reception: $5.00 per person.  Hot Lunch: $10.00 per person.  Cash bar available.

If you have not yet registered you may do so by clicking HERE

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Map to 413 Wing RCAFA, Trenton

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Drunken Pilot? I Think Not

Posted supplied by: Gerry Stewart

This is a video of a stunt pilot who, in real life, is a Delta Airlines pilot.  His act at air shows is to pretend that he is a drunken spectator who rushes from the stands and jumps into a Piper Cub and takes off without any understanding of how to fly a plane.
The Piper Cub is actually specifically built to withstand an enormous amount of stress and has a very powerful engine.
This type of stunt is actually the most dangerous of air show acts, because of the low altitude at which the pilot performs.
Obviously, this pilot possesses unbelievable skill.  Check out the landing at the end - that is special!!!

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A California Love Story

Posted supplied by: Bill Bishop

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Breaking News - June 2nd Monument Dedication

Gerry Gilroy, President of the 400 Squadron Historical Society and Barry Stewart, coordinator for the 400 Squadron Monument Dedication at the National Air Force Museum in Trenton, announced that June 2, 2012 has been confirmed for the Dedication Ceremony.

A Squadron wide email will be sent within the next few days but you may view early details and register your intent to attend by clicking HERE or on the "Monument Dedication" page link above right.

More news as this story unfolds .... stay tuned and if at all possible plan to attend this Historical event.

Remember, breaking new first at PropWash News Centre .... all the news that's fit to print (and some that's not) for 400 Squadron, 411 Squadron, and 2 Air Reserve Wing.
Per Ardua
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Chuck Fisher Hospitalized

Posted supplied by: Carl Mills

Chuck is in the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital room # 2432 Tel: 905 845 2571 ext. 2432. He is not very vocal. His caregiver is 'Eileen' at the same daytime tel.number. Thought you'd like to know

Carl Mills advised:  "This afternoon (Sat March 10.), I voyaged to the land of Oakville and visited with Chuck Fisher.  I stayed about 20 minutes and then he went into a nap.

He has a rotating and constant care givers at his bed side and he appeared neat and tidy – looks well looked after and comfortable.  The young lady told me that his alertness had improved over the last few days.

We were able to keep up a slow but moving dialogue, however, he is very soft spoken and you have to listen very carefully. A touch of cheerfulness got through from him and just a hint of a smile on a few occasions

He is bed ridden and on a soft-food diet. He is in a semi-private room but does not have the window.

I'm sure he mentioned that his wife is deceased and he has two sons – Tim in St. Catherines and Mark in Yellowknife.

We recalled our 400 Rendezvous at CWH last year and we both reminisced about the burger and beer that neither of us can attempt at this time.  I took Chuck one of the 400 posters and the young lady taped it up on the wall.
It was a good chit chat and he sends his best wishes to everyone."


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Ken Money's Dream (Nightmare) ?

Posted supplied by: Bill Bishop

As many of you know, Ken Money, one of the few Canadian Astronauts, served with 400 Squadron.  I saw this very short video and though of him.
I have named it "Ken Money's Dream" or perhaps it should be nightmare.  Anyway, hope y'all enjoy my offering.

I wonder if Ken will speak to me at the next squadron gathering?  I hope so.  

I'm proud to have served with him!

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Free Tickets - Canada Sings

Posted supplied by: Jerry Smith 
On Saturday, March 17, 2012 the Royal Canadian Air Force group  "SUPER SONIC" is competing in "CANADA SINGS".


The show will be taped in the John Bassett Theatre in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Saturday, March 17, 2012 and the tickets are FREE.

We need to fill those seats!  If you can round up support, please do so.  The winners get $10,000 donated to their charity of choice - I think theirs is called "Soldier On" which comes under the umbrella of "Support Our Troops." It is an early show (will get exact time but believe doors open around 6pm so lots of time to celebrate St  Paddy afterwards.

A group of 13 RCAF musicians from Winnipeg will be testing their musical chops in the global TV competition CANADA SINGS.  "SUPER SONIC" will be singing and dancing their hearts out on National television to raise funds and awareness for the "Support Our Troops" fund which helps serving and former military members in need.

Could you pass this on to the membership of the 420 Wing so people interested in going get their free tickets.  The tickets are free and you just have to email csings2@insighttv.com to have them reserved for you.  They take your name and hold tickets at box office for you.

So come out and cheer our singing airmen and airwomen as they perform in front of a live audience and 3 celebrity judges.  Tickets are available from csings2@insight.com or by contacting the Royal Canadian Air Force Band.

See the website   http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/920471/canada-sings-season-2-kicks-off-production        

Did I mention the tickets are FREE !!!

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