Monument Dedication Ceremony UPDATE

Posted 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 at CFB Trenton and will follow the Highway of Heros route right by the Air Park to the 401 and on to Toronto.  
             We expect a fair amount of noise and some traffic congestion until the end of the motorcycle ride.  A organizer of the ride suggests the motorcycle stream may last 2  hours..

             The ride will be dispatched by the OPP, 25 riders every minute which should allow other traffic to use RCAF Road, but prudent guests and participants at the Museum will allow themselves extra time to arrive at the Museum.  An early arrival will permit easier registration and a more leisurely visit to the museum displays before our event starts.
             Our Registration table will be staffed from 10:30 to 12:30
             Our Ceremony will commence at 13:00 hours
             Our Reception and buffet at 413 Wing will commence at 14:00 hours  

REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN so if you wish to register for this event, you may do so by clicking HERE.  A confirmation mailing will be sent upon receipt of  your registration.
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Its A Barbeque

Posted 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 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.  Take Stevenson Road (Exit 53) cut off from Highway 401 and follow it to the end (to sabre jet). 

Both 411 Squadron and 400 Squadron veterans (and active) are being invited to join in the festivities.  A cost of  $20.00 per person will be collected at the door.  The menu will include steak with all the trimmings and a cash bar will be available.

A wide range of multi media presentations will run throughout the day featuring THE HISTORY HANGAR web site (a permanent web site featuring Sections for 400 and 411 Squadrons and with 2 Air Reserve Wing)

We will also be having a number of draws throughout the day with profits going to support our joint efforts on the History Hangar.

If you haven't already registered, or responded, you may do so online by clicking here ... REGISTER.  

(We need registration to obtain an accurate meal count for ordering purposes)

A list of those planing to attend is shown below the Registration Form at the above link.

Any questions you may have, call John Tapper at 905-448-2247

This will be the final email notice for this event so we urge you to respond now.  We look forward to your company on Saturday, June 16, 2012

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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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