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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1939 Film of Lockheed 14H2 at Malton Airport

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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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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