tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59724584567962735562024-03-05T22:06:56.868-05:00PropWash News CentreThis is the News Centre for 400 Squadron, 411 Squadron, and 2 Air Reserve Wing members and friends. PropWash provides a central location for newsworthy items, humour, invitations, and members who are in 'Sick Bay' or who have recently passed. All are welcome !Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16918556030699271119noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-90445547575084331702014-01-01T12:58:00.001-05:002014-01-01T12:58:24.199-05:00Profhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10468687915136751417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-76514938394711791182013-03-11T19:36:00.000-04:002013-03-11T19:36:03.383-04:00Final Post to PropWash News CentrePosted supplied by: Bill Bishop
I wish to advise all followers and other interested parties that this will be the final post to PropWash News Centre for the foreseeable future.
All existing entries will be left available but new items of interest to our 400, 411 and 2ARW family will now be posted to the ANNOUNCEMENT section of our web site The History Hangar.
Much thanks for your Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16451074897755457381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-41792543983724045972012-06-11T08:24:00.001-04:002012-06-11T08:24:38.069-04:00Monument Dedication Write Up in 8 Wing NewsletterPosted supplied by: Bill Bishop
The June 8th issue of "Contact", the 8wing newsletter features a full page write up on 400 Squadron's Monument Dedication Ceremony on page 2. This includes a number of colour photographs.
To read the article in a separate tab, click HERE
I mentioned in our previous article (below) that it would be approximately two weeks before the major post to The Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16451074897755457381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-27617984594806571722012-06-04T11:20:00.001-04:002012-06-04T11:33:33.226-04:00Monument Dedication A Big SuccessPosted supplied by: Bill Bishop
Well friends, the sun graced us with its presence, the rain stayed away, the motorcycles finished riding by just prior to the start of our Ceremony, the Pipe Band, was its usual excellent self, and the members of the current 400 Squadron guard and colour party were as good as we were 'in the old days'. And CWO John Quilty created a ceremony that ran likeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16451074897755457381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-26680193885979990402012-05-24T19:26:00.003-04:002012-05-24T19:26:31.857-04:00Monument Dedication Ceremony UPDATEPosted supplied by: Bill Bishop
I mailed all registered entrants a form to complete so we may finalize our planning for this major event in our Squadron's history on Saturday June 2, 2012
The mailing included the following Important Update:
We just found out last week about a large motorcycle ride, the Highway of Heroes Ride, which starts at 1100 atAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16451074897755457381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-17506123350306165462012-05-23T20:06:00.001-04:002012-05-23T20:06:33.958-04:00MCpl James (Jim) Homeniuk has PassedIt is with deep regret we announce the passing of MCpl (R'td) James (Jim) Homeniuk
HOMENIUK, James (Jim) MCpl - retired member of the Canadian Armed Forces 400 and 411 Sqdn. At the age of 65 with his wife and children at his bedside on Wednesday May 16th, 2012 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa Jim passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16451074897755457381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-13158224125070290022012-05-15T06:17:00.000-04:002012-05-15T06:17:47.013-04:00Slide Show of WWII AircraftPosted supplied by: Charlie Burbank & John Tapper (411 Alums)
To view one of the best (and most complete) automated slide shows of WWII aircraft please click HERE. You may control the speed of the slide show and whether or not brief descriptions appear by selecting the appropriate item under the "Options" menu which appears when you mouse over the upper right side of the presentation. &Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16451074897755457381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-79007137675985953832012-05-05T09:24:00.004-04:002012-05-05T09:25:32.817-04:00Its A BarbequePosted supplied by: Bill Bishop
Being held Saturday June 16th, 2012
At: 420 Wing RCAFA, Oshawa
From: 13:00 To: whenever
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 Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16451074897755457381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-42199809067046242322012-05-05T06:08:00.001-04:002012-05-05T06:10:05.259-04:00Obituary for Richard (Dick) BullPosted supplied by: Dana Boughner (Daughter)
August 29, 1939 – April 22, 2012
It is with great sadness that the family of Richard Bull announce his sudden passing at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie after a short illness on Sunday, April 22, 2012 in his 73rd year. Dick served in the regular force of the RCAF, 1957 – 1988 with postings at Greenwood, NS; Chatham, NB; Baden, Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16451074897755457381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-58144543600292286242012-04-28T18:50:00.000-04:002012-04-28T18:52:53.404-04:00WW II Beer FlightsPosted supplied by: John Tapper
Getting the important things done properly was very important in times of war. The Britsknew how to do it! Great ingenuity!Wonder why the aeronautical engineers never thought of this? When men were men and "drag-coefficient" was overcome by libation desire.
In the lighter moments of World War II, the Spitfire was used in an unorthodox role: Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16451074897755457381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-5416373321204815172012-04-07T11:27:00.001-04:002012-04-07T11:27:40.513-04:00Matthew Fisher F-35 ArticlePosted supplied by: Carl Mills
Matthew Fisher: Let's put the F-35 debate in perspective
The auditor general’s report on the F-35 aside, no one knows what Canada will pay for the Joint Strike Fighter, and they won’t until a final price is negotiated. So, in the inimitable words of Aislin, “Everybody take a Valium!”
Price estimates now range from $75 million to $162 million per aircraft. The Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16451074897755457381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-87610966978448438872012-04-04T00:58:00.002-04:002012-04-04T00:58:46.764-04:00What DOES A Piper Wear Under His Kilt ?Posted supplied by: Doug Louch
Prelude by: Bill Bishop
Many years ago I had the pleasure of sharing an apartment with then 400 Squadron Drum Major Bill Flaherty. I can recall on numerous occasions asking Bill "Really, what do you guy's wear under your kilts". His response was always given with a wry smile. He always answered "I've told you before, we wear a night fighter and Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16451074897755457381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-14794182937982052742012-03-28T09:23:00.001-04:002012-03-28T09:23:08.703-04:00New Sections Added to The History HangarPosted 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 ourAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16451074897755457381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-8923752537921408022012-03-28T08:26:00.002-04:002012-04-14T15:18:31.874-04:00Invitations Sent for Monument DedicationPosted 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 Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16451074897755457381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-71975665263913940232012-03-24T15:27:00.000-04:002012-03-30T06:01:46.050-04:00Map to 413 Wing RCAFA, Trenton
View 413 Wing RCAFA, Trenton, ON in a larger map
To help us keep PropWash relevant, please rank your interest in this article below.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16451074897755457381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-67038891561178217672012-03-24T10:23:00.001-04:002012-03-29T05:40:59.761-04:00Drunken Pilot? I Think NotPosted 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 hasAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16451074897755457381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-40019888654958953622012-03-21T13:30:00.002-04:002012-03-21T13:30:54.114-04:00A California Love StoryPosted supplied by: Bill Bishop
To help us keep PropWash relevant, please rank your interest in this article below.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16451074897755457381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-83028411811238007332012-03-15T21:32:00.001-04:002012-03-24T15:29:24.479-04:00Breaking 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 byAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16451074897755457381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-51180153513593336932012-03-11T03:11:00.002-04:002012-03-11T03:12:32.388-04:00Chuck Fisher HospitalizedPosted 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 Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16451074897755457381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-86107166534036915252012-03-09T00:04:00.000-05:002012-03-09T00:08:20.363-05:00Ken 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 Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16451074897755457381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-84683349114881838292012-03-07T18:12:00.000-05:002012-03-07T18:12:11.584-05:00Free Tickets - Canada SingsPosted 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 getAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16451074897755457381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-15808924050190946362012-02-29T13:14:00.000-05:002012-03-07T05:14:23.189-05:001939 Film of Lockheed 14H2 at Malton AirportPosted 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.
To help usAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16451074897755457381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-74500879674479483052012-02-28T16:21:00.000-05:002012-03-19T23:08:59.122-04:00June 16th BBQ - Update & RegistrationPosted 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 Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16451074897755457381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-48912558481691657502012-02-17T01:43:00.001-05:002012-04-07T13:04:49.191-04:00Enjoy Retirement
Posted supplied by: John Williams (USAF RET)
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 Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16451074897755457381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-50911415378818742112012-02-15T08:25:00.001-05:002012-02-15T08:25:26.647-05:00Followers of PropWashPosted 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 Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16918556030699271119noreply@blogger.com