Important Announcement

 As part of the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum’s 40^th Anniversary “Salute to Allied Veterans” Airshow, we will be closing the museum on Saturday and Sunday June 16 – 17, 2012.   What this will mean to you is that unless you are an Airshow Performer, or a duly appointed Staff Member with assigned Airshow duties in the museum, the museum will not be open or available to you on Airshow Weekend.

 As such we will ask for cooperation from our membership by planning to park on the sod farm and use the provided bus transportation to and from the Airshow that will take you directly to and from the Airshow layout located in the airport infield.  Fortunately based on the lessons we learned from last year’s Airshow a number of changes have been made to improve and streamline the event organization and logistics, including the closure of the museum on the Airshow Weekend. 

 In closing I appreciate your cooperation, understanding and compliance with procedure for the Airshow Weekend. 

 Thanks

Dave Rohrer    

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Member’s / Volunteer Airshow Notice

 As part of our ongoing planning for the 2012 CWH Hamilton Airshow we will restricting the number of performing aircraft ground support crews with Hot Ramp Access for two reasons primarily:

 1. In order to keep the number of persons with Hot Ramp access to only essential flight crews and aircraft ground support crews; and

2.    To free up as many of CWH members and aircraft support crew to assist us in the CWH static aircraft display area on Lima taxiway.

 As such if you have not been identified as an essential flight crew or aircraft ground person for your specific aircraft we ask that you please contact Rex as we need a number of CWH members and volunteers in the static aircraft area this year.

 With Appreciation

Dave

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General Airshow Meeting

 There will be a general meeting for all airshow volunteers on Thursday, June 7th at 7:00pm in the CWH hangar.  We highly recommend that you attend this meeting where you will have an opportunity to meet the staff supervisor for the your volunteer area.  The canteen will remain open after 5:00pm should you want to purchase your dinner, or just grab a snack before the meeting. 

Volunteer Manuals, waivers and other information / items will be distributed at the meeting.  If you are unable to attend you can pick-up your manual and waiver form from Rex or David Dowd prior to the airshow, or at the Volunteer Admissions tent when you arrive for your duty on the weekend of June 16 & 17.

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 Security Airshow Meeting Dates

 As airshow planning and preparation progresses tentative dates have been set for Set-up/Tear down & Security volunteer meetings.  Once you have been contacted and your volunteer position  has been confirmed please plan to attend on one of the following dates:

 Tuesday, May 29th @ 6:30pm in the Dome  or  Thursday, May 31st @ 6:30pm in the Dome

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 Airshow Volunteer Opportunities Still Available

 Thank you to all our members/volunteers and community volunteers who have offered to volunteer to date.  If you haven’t heard from us regarding your application not to worry we will be in touch very soon  with your assignment and more information.  Volunteer opportunities are still available in several areas so if you know of  someone who is interested in volunteering for the show please refer them to the airshow website (www.hamiltonairshow.com) and complete an on-line application, or contact Rex Russell at 905-679-4183 ext 247 or David Dowd at 905-679-4183 ext “0” and ask for David.

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Tour Guide Meeting

 The next Tour Guide meeting will take place on Thursday, May 17th at 10:30 am in the Dome.  Along with the usual agenda we will also be discussing roles for Tour Guides/Duty Day at the Airshow.   The Tour Guide meeting will also feature the launch of a new book by Pat Keenan,  entitled “CWH Museum – The First Forty Years, 1972  to 2012″.  Please plan to attend if possible.

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 Happy Birthday to Our Volunteers & Staff

 Toni McFarlane – CWH Admissions – May 10th

Rick Walton – Tour Guide – May 10th

 Shirley Salomone – B-25 Crew – May 15th

 George Johnson – Ramp Crew – May 15th

Terry Hughes – Tour Guide – May 15th.  Photo not currently available

 Robert Lamplugh – Tour Guide – May 15th

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 Can You Help?

EVENTS:

 Tour Guides/Duty Day volunteering for weddings and evening events are generally needed from 5:00pm – 10:00pm (unless otherwise indicated on posting) to conduct tours and answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.

•  Wedding in the Hangar – Saturday, May 12th 5:00pm – 10:00pm.  100ppl. 5 volunteers needed – 1 to begin at admissions, 4 in the hangar, to answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.
• Wedding in the Hangar – Saturday, May 19th  5:00pm – 10:00pm  150ppl.  1 to begin at admissions, 4 in the hangar, to answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.
• Cable 14 Meeting in the Dome & TG Room -  Thursday, May 24th 8:30 – 5:00pm.  15ppl.  1volunteer needed at 8:00am at admissions desk for early entry to the museum.
• CanWell 2012 Conference in the Hangar – Friday, May 25th  5:00pm – 11:00pm  300ppl.  2 volunteers to begin at admission, 4 volunteers in the hangar to answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.
• Wedding in the Hangar – Saturday, May 26th   5:00pm – 10:00pm  175ppl. 1 volunteer to begin at admission, 4 volunteers in the hangar to answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.
• Municipal Information Systems Association Conference in the Hangar – Monday, May 28th  5:30pm – 10:00pm  400ppl.  1 volunteer to begin at admission, 5 volunteers in the hangar to answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.
• DMB Systems Meeting in the Boardroom – Friday, June 8th, 9-5pm.  10-20 ppl. 1volunteer needed at 8:00am at admissions desk for early entry to the museum.

 Please see Toni McFarlane at Admissions to volunteer for daily tours.

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Shaw’s Fill the Food Banks

In 2010, together we raised 2.6 million pounds of food for local food banks. With Shaw’s Fill the Food Banks 2012 we can raise even more to help our fellow Canadians in need. Together we can help keep the cupboards full. Visit www.togetherisamazing.com for more information.  Donation barrel for non-perishable food items is located by the Admissions Desk.

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 Important Announcement

 As part of the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum’s 40^th Anniversary “Salute to Allied Veterans” Airshow, we will be closing the museum on Saturday and Sunday June 16 – 17, 2012.   What this will mean to you is that unless you are an Airshow Performer, or a duly appointed Staff Member with assigned Airshow duties in the museum, the museum will not be open or available to you on Airshow Weekend.

 As such we will ask for cooperation from our membership by planning to park on the sod farm and use the provided bus transportation to and from the Airshow that will take you directly to and from the Airshow layout located in the airport infield.

 Fortunately based on the lessons we learned from last year’s Airshow a number of changes have been made to improve and streamline the event organization and logistics, including the closure of the museum on the Airshow Weekend. 

 In closing I appreciate your cooperation, understanding and compliance with procedure for the Airshow Weekend. 

 Thanks

Dave Rohrer    

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 From the CWH Archives                                                                                  

 by Erin Napier -Curator 

 This week’s feature from the Archives Dept. is a black and white photograph of RCAF ground personnel working on a Cessna Crane Mk.1 while a formation of Cessna Cranes do a fly past.   The Crane began service as an advanced, twin-engine trainer with the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1941.   The RCAF  received a total of 826 Cranes, all of which operated as pilot trainers in Western Canada.

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 Travel Trailer or Motor Home Needed for Airshow

 CWH is looking for a travel trailer or motor home to use over the airshow weekend.   The trailer or motor home would be used for airshow administration purposes and access will be  restricted to administration staff only.   If you are able to help out or know of an available trailer or motor home please contact Pam Rickards at 905-679-4183 ext 230 or email  pam@warplane .com

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 Happy Birthday to Our Volunteers & Staff

  Don MacDonald – Tour Guide – May 4th

Bruce Mair – Boly  Crew – May 5th

Roy Neville – Tour Guide – May 6th

Neil McGavock – Tour Guide – May 8th

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Airshow Security Meeting Dates

 As airshow planning and preparation progresses tentative dates have been set for Security volunteer meetings.  Once you have been contacted and your volunteer position  has been confirmed please plan to attend on one of the following dates:

Security Volunteer Meetings: Tuesday, May 29th @ 6:30pm in the Dome  OR   Thursday, May 31st @ 6:30pm in the Dome.

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 Airshow Volunteer Opportunities Still Available

 Thank you to all our members/volunteers and community volunteers who have offered to volunteer to date.  If you haven’t heard from us regarding your application not to worry we will be in touch very soon  with your assignment and more information.  Volunteer opportunities are still available in several areas so if you know of  someone who is interested in volunteering for the show please refer them to the airshow website (www.hamiltonairshow.com) and complete an on-line application, or contact Rex Russell at 905-679-4183 ext 247 or David Dowd at 905-679-4183 ext “0” and ask for David.

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 Can You Help?

EVENTS:

 Tour Guides/Duty Day volunteering for weddings and evening events are generally needed from 5:00pm – 10:00pm (unless otherwise indicated on posting) to conduct tours and answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.

•  Barton Auto Parts Trade Show – Wednesday, May 9th -  1000ppl.  1 volunteer needed at admission from 5:00pm – 9:00pm
• Wedding in the Hangar – Saturday, May 12th 5:00pm – 10:00pm.  100ppl. 5 volunteers needed – 1 to begin at admissions, 4 in the hangar, to answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.
• Wedding in the Hangar – Saturday, May 19th  5:00pm – 10:00pm  150ppl. 1 to begin at admissions, 4 in the hangar, to answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.
• Cable 14 Meeting in the Dome & TG Room -  Thursday, May 24th 8:30 – 5:00pm.  15ppl.  1volunteer needed at 8:00am at admissions desk for early entry to the museum.
• CanWell 2012 Conference in the Hangar – Friday, May 25th  5:00pm – 11:00pm  300ppl. 2 volunteers to begin at admission, 4 volunteers in the hangar to answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.
• Wedding in the Hangar – Saturday, May 26th   5:00pm – 10:00pm  175ppl. 1 volunteer to begin at admission, 4 volunteers in the hangar to answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.
• Municipal Information Systems Association Conference in the Hangar – Monday, May 28th  5:30pm – 10:00pm  400ppl.  1 volunteer to begin at admission, 5 volunteers in the hangar to answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.
• DMB Systems Meeting in the Boardroom – Friday, June 8th, 9-5pm. 10-20 ppl. 1volunteer needed at 8:00am at admissions desk for early entry to the museum.

 Please see Toni McFarlane at Admissions to volunteer for daily tours.

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CWH Volunteer Appreciation BBQ

 Attention All CWH volunteers…

 Please plan to attend our annual Volunteer Appreciation BBQ on Thursday, May 3rd in the CWH hangar.  Doors open at 5:00pm for all CWH volunteers and their guests, with the BBQ being served at 6:00pm.

 To give us an idea of numbers please sign-up on the sheets posted on the Volunteer Information Board or email Rex at rex@warplane.com and indicate the number in your party.

 See you there!

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From the CWH Archives                                                                                  

by Erin Napier -Curator 

This week’s photo from the Archives is a 1945 black and white image of     LAC Dawson installing photo equipment in a Wellington bomber.   The Vickers  Wellington was the most numerous British bomber of the Second World War.   The Wellington was the brainchild of Barnes Wallis, most famous for the bouncing bomb of Dam Buster’s fame.            

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We Say Goodbye to Dear Friend of the Museum

 CWH volunteer Wally Ozouf passed away in his sleep on Wednesday morning.  Wally was an active volunteer over the years on the CWH ramp, Duty Day activities and   also as a   member of the CWH Colour party at the annual Remembrance Day Service. 

Wally was liked by all at the museum and will be dearly missed.  Visitation is Sunday from 3-7:00pm at Crestmount Funeral Home.  Funeral service on Monday, 11:00am at Trinity Presbyterian Church.  Please see Friday’s Spectator for more information

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 Shaw’s Fill the Food Banks

In 2010, together we raised 2.6 million pounds of food for local food banks. With Shaw’s Fill the Food Banks 2012 we can raise even more to help our fellow Canadians in need. Together we can help keep the cupboards full.

Visit www.togetherisamazing.com for more information.  Donation barrel for non-perishable food items is located by the Admissions Desk

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Congratulations Kate & Chris !

 Congratulations to CWH engineer Chris Holden and his wife Kate on the birth of their daughter Eloise.

Another potential AME or aviator!  All the best Kate, Chris and Eloise, from all of us at CWH.

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Happy Birthday to Our Volunteers & Staff

 Donna Gill – Re-enactors / Duty Day – April 26th

 Larry Doyle – Archives / Research – April 26th

 Ken Murphy – Tour Guide – April 26th

 Frank Creamer – Tour Guide – April 28th

 Alan Howard – Tour Guide – April 28th

 Cathy McSevney – Food & Hospitality Manager – April 30th

 Brian McAlister -Engineering / DC-3  – April 30th

 Tony Hayes – Maintenance – May 2nd

 Piet VanDerLaanDeVries – Buffalo Crew / Engineering – May 2nd

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 CWH Board Member an Aviation Hall of Fame Inductee for 2012

 Congratulations to CWH Board of Directors member Dr. Dafydd (Dave) Williams on his induction into the 2012 Canada Aviation Hall of Fame.   Born in Saskatoon in 1954, Dave is a pilot, medical doctor and a retired Canadian Astronaut of outstanding skill, management ability and accomplishment in his work with the Canadian Space Agency.   He was appointed Director of NASA’s Space and Life Sciences Directorate, a rare accomplishment for a non-American astronaut.  Dave made two flights on the Space Shuttle, 1998 and 2007, and in the second was involved in three spacewalks for installations at the International Space Station.

Congratulations Dave!

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Travel Trailer or Motor Home Needed for Airshow

 CWH is looking for a travel trailer or motor home to use over the airshow weekend.   The trailer or motor home would be used for airshow administration purposes and access will be  restricted to administration staff only.  If you are able to help out or know of an available trailer or motor home please contact Pam Rickards at 905-679-4183 ext 230 or email  pam@warplane .com

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Can You Help?

EVENTS:

 Tour Guides/Duty Day volunteering for weddings and evening events are generally needed from 5:00pm – 10:00pm (unless otherwise indicated on posting) to conduct tours and answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.

•  Barton Auto Parts Trade Show – Wednesday, May 9th -  1000ppl.  1 volunteer needed at admission from 5:00pm – 9:00pm
• Wedding in the Hangar – Saturday, May 12th 5:00pm – 10:00pm.  100ppl. 5 volunteers needed – 1 to begin at admissions, 4 in the hangar, to answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.
• Wedding in the Hangar – Saturday, May 19th  5:00pm – 10:00pm  150ppl.  1 to begin at admissions, 4 in the hangar, to answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.
• CanWell 2012 Conference in the Hangar – Friday, May 25th  5:00pm – 11:00pm  300ppl.  2 volunteers to begin at admission, 4 volunteers in the hangar to answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.
• Wedding in the Hangar – Saturday, May 26th   5:00pm – 10:00pm  175ppl. 1 volunteer to begin at admission, 4 volunteers in the hangar to answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.
• Municipal Information Systems Association Conference in the Hangar Monday, May 28th  5:30pm – 10:00pm  400ppl.  1 volunteer to begin at admission, 5 volunteers in the hangar to answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.

Please see Toni McFarlane at Admissions to volunteer for daily tours

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 On April 17, 2012, at approximately 12 noon during the initial flight of the Lancaster for the season, while conducting recurrent crew training with the  Lancaster Chief Pilot Don Schofield and Museum Chief Pilot Leon Evans, had the outer portion of the right wing tip compromised during the flight.  The crew declared an emergency and immediately  returned to Hamilton Airport for an uneventful landing with no further damage to the aircraft and no injuries to the crew.

In discussions with the Transportation Safety Board, we have proceeded with our internal investigation of the occurrence.  The preliminary examination    indicates the outer right wing tip lower attachment bracket failed which allowed the outer wing tip to move in flight.  At the present time, further examination to determine mode of failure of this bracket, the proper repair scheme and new inspection criteria for both outer wing tip attachments is ongoing.  We have already shared all our findings with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

Our target date for returning our Lancaster to the skies is for the Hamilton    Airshow on June 16th & 17th.   Photo: Rick Radell

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 CWH Volunteer Appreciation BBQ

 Attention All CWH volunteers…

 Please plan to attend our annual Volunteer Appreciation BBQ on Thursday, May 3rd in the CWH hangar.  Doors open at 5:00pm for all CWH volunteers and their guests, with the BBQ being served at 6:00pm.

 To give us an idea of numbers please sign-up on the sheets posted on the Volunteer Information Board and indicate the number in your party.

 See you there!

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Set-up /Tear Down  & Security Airshow Meeting Dates

 As airshow planning and preparation progresses tentative dates have been set for  Security volunteer meetings.  Once you have been contacted and your volunteer position  has been confirmed please plan to attend on the following dates:

Security Volunteer Meetings: Tuesday, May 29th @ 6:30pm in the Dome  & : Thursday, May 31st @ 6:30pm in the Dome

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Travel Trailer or Motor Home Needed for Airshow

CWH is looking for a travel trailer or motor home to use over the airshow weekend.  The trailer or motor home would be used for airshow administration purposes and access will be restricted to administration staff only.  If you are able to help out or know of an available trailer or motor home please contact Pam Rickards at 905-679-4183 ext 230 or email  pam@warplane .com

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Volunteers Needed for Retail Set-up

Volunteers are needed the week before the airshow to help with the preparation and set-up of the retail operations.  If you can help please sign-up on the sheets posted on the Volunteer Information Board by the Archives.

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Happy Birthday to Our Volunteers & Staff

Amy Pudjunas – Ramp Crew – April 19th

  Ivan Sury – Tour Guide – April 20th

  Bert Brown – Parachute Packer – April 24th.  No photo currently available.

  Wes Allen – Tour Guide – April 25th

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 Shaw’s Fill the Food Banks

 In 2010, together we raised 2.6 million pounds of food for local food banks. With Shaw’s Fill the Food Banks 2012 we can raise even more to help our fellow Canadians in need. Together we can help keep the cupboards full.

Visit www.togetherisamazing.com for more information.

 Donation barrel for non-perishable food items is located by the Admissions Desk.

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Tony and Lorraine’s Stag & Doe

Please see Cathy Dowd or Bernie in Maintenance for tickets.

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Can You Help?

EVENTS:

 Tour Guides/Duty Day volunteering for weddings and evening events are generally needed from 5:00pm – 10:00pm (unless otherwise indicated on posting) to conduct tours and answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.

•  Barton Auto Parts Trade Show – Wednesday, May 9th -  1000ppl.  1 volunteer needed at admission from 5:00pm – 9:00pm
• Wedding in the Hangar – Saturday, May 12th 5:00pm – 10:00pm.  100ppl.  5 volunteers needed – 1 to begin at admissions, 4 in the hangar, to answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.
• Wedding in the Hangar – Saturday, May 19th  5:00pm – 10:00pm  150ppl.  1 to begin at admissions, 4 in the hangar, to answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.
• CanWell 2012 Conference in the Hangar – Friday, May 25th  5:00pm – 11:00pm  300ppl. 2 volunteers to begin at admission, 4 volunteers in the hangar to answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.
• Wedding in the Hangar – Saturday, May 26th   5:00pm – 10:00pm  175ppl. 1 volunteer to begin at admission, 4 volunteers in the hangar to answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.
• Municipal Information Systems Association Conference in the Hangar Monday, May 28th  5:30pm – 10:00pm  400ppl.  1 volunteer to begin at admission, 5 volunteers in the hangar to answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.

 Please see Toni McFarlane at Admissions to volunteer for daily tours.

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If you have comments you wish to post, please use our Facebook page, or e-mail the museum directly at museum@warplane.com  

This Sunday….

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From the CWH Archives – by Erin Napier – Curator                     

 This week’s feature from the Archives Dept. is a black and white photo of a military parade taken on VJ Day in Fareham Hants, England.   The Japanese   surrendered to the Allied Forces on August 14, 1945.   The next day, Wednesday, August 15, the world celebrated VJ  Day (Victory over Japan). Japan formally surrendered on September 2, 1945 at a ceremony in Tokyo Bay on the  USS Missouri.

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Volunteers Needed for Retail Set-up

Volunteers are needed the week before the airshow to help with the preparation and set-up of the retail operations.  If you can help please sign-up on the sheets posted on the Volunteer Information Board by the Archives.

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Set-up /Tear Down  & Security Airshow Meeting Dates

 As airshow planning and preparation progresses tentative dates have been set for Set-up/Tear down & Security volunteer meetings.  Once you have been contacted and your volunteer position  has been confirmed please plan to attend on thefollowing dates:

 Set-up/Tear down Volunteer Meeting: Saturday, April 21st @ 10:00 am in the Dome. (We’ll be giving a general overview of show and providing some job descriptions.)

 Security Volunteer Meetings: Tuesday, May 29th @ 6:30pm in the Dome &  Thursday, May 31st @ 6:30pm in the Dome

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Travel Trailer or Motor Home Needed for Airshow

 CWH is looking for a travel trailer or motor home to use over the airshow weekend.  The trailer or motor home would be used for airshow administration purposes and access will be restricted to administration staff only.  If you are able to help out or know of an available trailer or motor home please contact Pam Rickards at 905-679-4183 ext 230 or email  pam@warplane .com

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Tour Guide Meeting

The next our Guide meeting will take place on Thursday, April 19th at 10:30 am in the Dome.

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Happy Birthday to Our Volunteers & Staff

 A belated Happy Birthday to…

 Graham Secord – Lanc Crew – April 8th.  Photo not currently available.

  Ted Hollingshead – Tour Guide – April 13th

  Ron Bentley – Tour Guide/Ramp Crew/Education Staff – April 15th

 Bill Davie – Ramp Crew/Engineering –  April 16th

 Henry Mussche – Ramp Crew/Engineering – April 17th

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 Tony and Lorraine’s Stag & Doe

 Please see Cathy Dowd or Bernie in Maintenance for tickets.

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Can You Help?

EVENTS:

 Tour Guides/Duty Day volunteering for weddings and evening events are generally needed from 5:00pm – 10:00pm (unless otherwise indicated on posting) to conduct tours and answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.

•  Wedding in the Hangar – Saturday, April 21st  5:00pm – 10:00pm.  120ppl 5 volunteers needed at admission and in the hangar.
• Barton Auto Parts Trade Show – Wednesday, May 9th -  1000ppl.  1 volunteer needed at admission from 5:00pm – 9:00pm
• Wedding in the Hangar – Saturday, May 12th 5:00pm – 10:00pm.  100ppl. 5 volunteers needed – 1 to begin at admissions, 4 in the hangar, to answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.
• Wedding in the Hangar – Saturday, May 19th  5:00pm – 10:00pm  150ppl. 1 to begin at admissions, 4 in the hangar, to answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.
• CanWell 2012 Conference in the Hangar – Friday, May 25th  5:00pm – 11:00pm  300ppl. 2 volunteers to begin at admission, 4 volunteers in the hangar to answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.
• Wedding in the Hangar – Saturday, May 26th   5:00pm – 10:00pm  175ppl. 1 volunteer to begin at admission, 4 volunteers in the hangar to answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.
• Municipal Information Systems Association Conference in the Hangar Monday, May 28th  5:30pm – 10:00pm  400ppl.  1 volunteer to begin at admission, 5 volunteers in the hangar to answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.

 Please see Toni McFarlane at Admissions to volunteer for daily tours.

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From the CWH Archives 

 by Erin Napier – Curator                     

 This week’s feature from the Archives Dept. is a black and white photo showing Roy Chadwick (centre), designer of the Avro Lancaster, posing with Wing Commander Guy Gibson, VC and other members of the Dambuster Squadron at Buckingham Palace.  As with all aspects of the history of Bomber Command, Canadians played a major role in the Dams raid. Of the 133 airmen that set out on the raid, 29 were Canadian.

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 2012 Airshow Volunteer Application Now On-line

 An on-line volunteer application form is now available for the 2012 Hamilton International Airshow.  Just visit www.hamiltonairshow.com and click on the volunteer button.  Although the application is geared to non-member volunteers, CWH member/volunteers who have not been assigned a duty to date are also encouraged to complete and submit the form      on-line.  If you have any questions please contact Rex at 905-679-4183 ext 247 or email rex@warplane.com

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Set-up /Tear Down  & Security Airshow Meeting Dates

 As airshow planning and preparation progresses tentative dates have been set for Set-up/Tear down & Security volunteer meetings.  Once you have been contacted and your volunteer position  has been confirmed please plan to attend on thefollowing dates:

 Set-up/Tear down Volunteer Meeting: Saturday, April 21st @ 10:00 am in the Dome. (We’ll be giving a general overview of show and providing some job descriptions.)

 Security Volunteer Meetings: Tuesday, May 29th @ 6:30pm in the Dome.  &  Thursday, May 31st @ 6:30pm in the Dome.

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 Airshow Sign-up Sheets for CWH Volunteers Posted

 Airshow Sign-up sheets for CWH volunteers have been posted on the Engineering bulletin board and the Volunteer Information Board by archives.  If you have not been assigned a  duty to date please sign-up indicating what day or days you would be available.  Crews for various aircraft or restorations can indicate their aircraft or crew.  Tour Guides and Duty Day volunteers can indicate the area they would like to volunteer for if not already assigned a duty.  We will do our best to assign you to the area indicated but placement is not guaranteed.  Also, please feel free to use the online application at www.hamiltonairshow.com 

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We Lose Another Dear Friend

 John Gerald “Gerry” SABOURIN

It is with heavy hearts that we must announce the passing of a very special man in all our lives. Gerry passed away Monday, April 2, 2012 at Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital at the age of 80. He was the beloved husband of the late Viola (Wilson).Cherished father of Luanne Coffey (Larry), Sandra Koch (deceased) (Jim) and Donna Nelson. Respected grand- father of Trevor Coffey (Mary), Ryan Coffey (Trisha,) David Koch (Jessica) and Danielle Taylor (A.J.). Proud “Poppie” of Adrian and Melina Coffey.  Blessed with his lifelong friend John (Jack) Gilbert and his very special friend Marie Ballantine.  Cremation has taken place.   A Celebration of Gerry’s Life was held at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 1371 Elgin Street, Burlington, on Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 12:00 noon.  Interment at Hamilton Cemetery, Hamilton. In lieu of flowers, donations to McMaster Children’s Hospital would be sincerely appreciated.   A special thanks to Dr. Mahdi, also the staff on 5 south and 6th floor at Joseph Brant Hospital.

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Happy Birthday to Our Volunteers & Staff

 Doug Brown – Duty Day – April 5th. No photo currently available.

  Ernie Weeks – Tour Guide – April 5th, 101 years young!

 Alan Boyle – Tour Guide / Volunteer Committee – April 7th

 Joan Young – Lanc Support – April 10th.  No photo currently available.

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 CWH’s Latest Acquisition

A Beechcraft CT-134 Musketeer is now the  latest acquisition by the Canadian Warplane   Heritage Museum.

They were first purchased by the Canadian Forces in 1970 to replace the capable but increasingly difficult to maintain Chipmunk ab-initio trainers. CWH’s Musketeer (CAF #134222) has been in storage dismantled in Merrickville, Ontario for several years and was discovered through an ad in Kijiji.   Although it doesn’t look as in good shape as in this photo taken at CFB Moose Jaw in 1980, and supplied by photographer John Davies, the aircraft is fairly complete.   The Musketeer is scheduled to arrive at CWH on Saturday April 7th and might be  assembled in its unrestored condition for display at the Hamilton Airshow.

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 Can You Help?

EVENTS:

 Tour Guides/Duty Day volunteering for weddings and evening events are generally needed from 5:00pm – 10:00pm (unless otherwise indicated on posting) to conduct tours and answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.

•  Wedding in the Hangar – Saturday, April 21st  5:00pm – 10:00pm.  120ppl 5 volunteers needed at admission and in the hangar.
• Barton Auto Parts Trade Show – Wednesday, May 9th -  1000ppl.  1 volunteer needed at admission from 5:00pm – 9:00pm.
• Wedding in the Hangar – Saturday, May 12th 5:00pm – 10:00pm.  100ppl. 5 volunteers needed – 1 to begin at admissions, 4 in the hangar, to answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.
• Wedding in the Hangar – Saturday, May 19th  5:00pm – 10:00pm  150ppl.  1 to begin at admissions, 4 in the hangar, to answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.
• CanWell 2012 Conference in the Hangar – Friday, May 25th  5:00pm – 11:00pm  300ppl. 2 volunteers to begin at admission, 4 volunteers in the hangar to answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.
• Wedding in the Hangar – Saturday, May 26th   5:00pm – 10:00pm  175ppl. 1 volunteer to begin at admission, 4 volunteers in the hangar to answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.
• Municipal Information Systems Association Conference in the Hangar Monday, May 28th  5:30pm – 10:00pm  400ppl.  1 volunteer to begin at admission, 5 volunteers in the hangar to answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.

 Please see Toni McFarlane at Admissions to volunteer for daily tours.

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 A Tragic Loss

 Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum is saddened to hear of the passing of Howard Pardue earlier  today.  He was killed flying his Bearcat.   Howard and his Bearcat was a regular participant in the early Hamilton airshows.   Howard was also a CWH Life Member.

Link to news story

http://www.newschannel10.com/story/17335559/west-texas-pilot-killed-shortly-after-takeoff

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Airshow Sign-up Sheets for CWH Volunteers Posted

Airshow Sign-up sheets for CWH volunteers have been posted on the Engineering bulletin board and the Volunteer Information Board by archives.  If you have not been assigned a  duty to date please sign-up indicating what day or days you would be available.  Crews for various aircraft or restorations can indicate their aircraft or crew.  Tour Guides and Duty Day volunteers can indicate the area they would like to volunteer for if not already assigned a duty.  We will do our best to assign you to the area indicated but placement is not guaranteed.  Also, please feel free to use the online application at www.hamiltonairshow.com 

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 2012 Airshow Volunteer Application Now On-line

 An on-line volunteer application form is now available for the 2012 Hamilton International Airshow.  Just visit www.hamiltonairshow.com and click on the volunteer button.  Although the application is geared to non-member volunteers, CWH member/volunteers who have not been assigned a duty to date are also encouraged to complete and submit the form on-line.  If you have any questions please contact Rex at 905-679-4183 ext 247 or email rex@warplane.com

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 From the CWH Archives

by Erin Napier – Curator                     

 This week’s feature from the  Archives Department is a black and white photo of Bradley Edward (Ted) Argue in uniform.  Ted      Argue took his initial flight training at Mount Hope in 1940 when he was 18 years old.  By the time he was 19, he was stationed in South East  England with 403 Squadron flying Spitfires.  In mid April 1942, Ted was shot down over Abbeville, France.  Though badly injured he survived his bailout from 26,000 feet and spent a considerable time in a German Luftwaffe hospital in St. Omer before being sent to a POW camp.  Due to his injuries, he was considered non-combatant and in 1943, was returned to Canada on one of the last Prisoner of War exchanges in the west during WWII.

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Volunteer Opportunity – Administrative Assistant

 Volunteer services is seeking a volunteer ‘Administrative Assistant’ to  the Volunteer Services Administrator.  The position would require a minimum time commitment of  1-2 days per week as needed.  Interested Volunteers should be familiar/proficient with Microsoft Office Word & Excel and related office equipment.  If you are interest or would like more information please contact Rex at 905-679-4183 ext 247 or email  rex@warplane.com

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 Girl Guide Cookies for Sale!

 Nikki at the upstairs reception desk is selling Classic Girl Guide   Cookies to help raise money to take her Brownies camping. The cost is $5.00 per box. If you would like to support the 19^th Hamilton Brownie unit, please contact Nikki at museum@warplane.com or Monday-Friday at reception

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 Happy Birthday to Our Volunteers & Staff 

 Leroy Stitt – Duty Day – March 31st.    Photo currently not available

 Brent Walker – Lanc Crew – April 1st

  Heinz Hormann – Engineering – April 2nd

  Keith Clifford – Tour Guide – April 3rd

 Nestor Yakimik – Ramp Crew/Board of Directors – April 4th

Tesfa Yihdego – Engineering – April 4th

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 CWH Travel Club – “Thunder Over Michigan”

From the CWH Archives

 by Erin Napier – Curator

 This week’s feature from the Archives Department is a black and white  photograph of a North American (Canadair) Sabre. Modelled after North American’s F-86A, the prototype Sabre 1 (19101) made its first test flight at RCAF Station Dorval on August 9, 1950 piloted by Canadair’s chief test pilot, Al Lilly, after being towed on public streets from the Canadair factory in      Cartierville to Dorval airport.    The aircraft was mounted on a pedestal in front of 700 Wing of the RCAF Association in Edmonton, Alberta from July 14, 1965 to 2009 (at least).

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Congratulations Marco!

 CWH would like to congratulate Marco Rodriguez for receiving the ‘Goodwill Achiever of the Year Award’.  Marco has been on staff with the CWH Maintenance Department for the past year.  The award was presented to Marco by Hamilton Centre MP David Christopherson at the annual Goodwill banquet held last month.  Congratulations Marco!

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2012 Airshow Volunteer Application Now On-line

An on-line volunteer application form is now available for the 2012 Hamilton International Airshow.  Just visit www.hamiltonairshow.com and click on the volunteer button.   Although the application is geared to non-member volunteers, CWH member/volunteers who have not been assigned a duty to date are also encouraged to complete and submit the form      on-line.  If you have any questions please contact Rex at 905-679-4183 ext 247 or email rex@warplane.com

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Volunteer Opportunity – Administrative Assistant

 Volunteer services is seeking a volunteer ‘Administrative Assistant’ to  the Volunteer Services Administrator.  The position would require a minimum time commitment of  1-2 days per week as needed.  Interested Volunteers should be familiar/proficient with Microsoft Office Word & Excel and related office equipment.  If you are interest or would like more information please contact Rex at 905-679-4183 ext 247 or email rex@warplane.com

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Girl Guide Cookies for Sale!

 Nikki at the upstairs reception desk is selling Classic Girl Guide Cookies to help raise money to take her Brownies camping. The cost is $5.00 per box. If you would like to support the 19^th Hamilton Brownie unit, please contact Nikki at museum@warplane.com or Monday-Friday at reception.

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Happy Birthday to Our Volunteers & Staff

A belated Happy Birthday to…

R.J. Franks – Honorary Board Member – March 17th

Jim Custeau - Tour Guide/DC-3 – CWH Travel Club – March 19th

Peter Robinson-Gray – Tour Guide – March 21st  No photo currently available.

Leon Evans – Chief Pilot – March 22nd

  Bruce Blanchard – Tour Guide – March 25th

  Wally Adam – Buffalo Crew/Tour Guide – March 28th

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CWH Travel Club – “Thunder Over Michigan”

 The CWH Travel Club is offering a 3 day coach trip to the “Thunder Over Michigan” Air Show.  August 3rd, 4th & 5th, 2012.  Price of $350. per person (double occupancy only) includes; 

 Deluxe Motor Coach, Fully escorted by Fletcher Coach Tours, admission to the Tuskegee Airmen National Historical Museum, two nights at the Best Western Allen Park, admission to the Henry Ford Museum, full days admission to the “Thunder Over Michigan Air Show, all applicable taxes, service charges etc.  For further information contact Jim Custeau at 905-664-5913 or check out the Travel Club information book located at the Membership Desk.

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Can You Help?

EVENTS:

 Tour Guides/Duty Day volunteering for weddings and evening events are generally needed from 5:00pm – 10:00pm (unless otherwise indicated on posting) to conduct tours and answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.

•  Police Chiefs Dinner in the Thomson-Gordon Rm. – Wednesday, March 28th 4:30pm – 11:00pm.  25-30ppl. 

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• Mohawk College Awards Banquet in the Hangar – Wednesday, March 28th  4:30 – 11:00pm.  4 volunteers needed in the hangar and 1 at admissions to cover both events.
• Brampton Flight Centre Hangar Tour – Friday, March 30th @ 1:00pm. 12 ppl.  1 Tour Guide needed.
• Wedding in the Hangar – Saturday, April 21st  5:00pm – 10:00pm.  120 ppl 5 volunteer needed at admission and in the hangar.
• Wedding in the Hangar – Saturday, May 12th 5:00pm – 10:00pm.  100ppl.  5 volunteers needed – 1 to begin at admissions, 4 in the hangar, to answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.
• Wedding in the Hangar – Saturday, May 19th  5:00pm – 10:00pm  150ppl. 1 to begin at admissions, 4 in the hangar, to answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.
• CanWell 2012 Conference in the Hangar – Friday, May 25th  5:00pm – 11:00pm  300ppl. 2 volunteers to begin at admission, 4 volunteers in the hangar to answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.
• Wedding in the Hangar – Saturday, May 26th   5:00pm – 10:00pm  175ppl. 1 volunteer to begin at admission, 4 volunteers in the hangar to answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.
• Municipal Information Systems Association Conference in the Hangar – Monday, May 28th  5:30pm – 10:00pm  400ppl.  1 volunteer to begin at admission, 5 volunteers in the hangar to answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.

 Please see Toni McFarlane at Admissions to volunteer for daily tours.

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Update from the Gift Shop…

 Anyone who placed an order for short-sleeved coveralls please see staff in the Gift Shop for information on your order.

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From the CWH Archives

by Erin Napier – Curator

 This week’s feature from the Archives Department is a large format black and white photograph taken from the upper deck of the HMS Bonaventure, looking down on a RCAF Tracker with its wings folded.  In the background is a Canadian destroyer [Ottawa] with a       CH-124 Sea King sitting on its rear deck.

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 2012 Airshow Volunteer Application Now On-line

 An on-line volunteer application form is now available for the 2012 Hamilton International Airshow.  Just visit www.hamiltonairshow.com and click on the volunteer button.  Although the application is geared to non-member volunteers, CWH member/volunteers who have not been assigned a duty to date are also encouraged to complete and submit the form     on-line.  If you have any questions please contact Rex at 905-679-4183 ext 247 or email rex@warplane.com

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CWH Annual General Meeting – Mark Your Calendar

 The CWH AGM will take place on Saturday, March 24th at 11:00am in the Dome.

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Tour Guide Meeting

The next Tour Guide meeting will take place on Thursday, March 15th at 10:30am in the Dome

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Congratulations Bill & Lynn

CWH would like to congratulate Lynn & Bill McBride on their nomination for the Hamilton Tourism Awards! Congratulations and Good Luck!

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WHIMIS Training

 WHIMIS training sessions for CWH staff and volunteers will be taking place on the following date:

 Sat March 10, 9-12:30 in the dome. 

The training session on Tuesday, March 6th was cancelled and has been rescheduled to Tuesday March 20^th.

 Volunteers and staff can sign-up for either training session.  Sign-up sheets are posted on the Health & Safety Board located by the Bolingbroke Restoration area.

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Happy Birthday to Our Volunteers & Staff

 A belated Happy Birthday to…

 Russell McKay – Boly Restoration – March 5th.  No photo currently available

Lars Bjerno – Ramp Crew – March 8th

 Doug Gordon – Engineering – March 14th

 Gerry Sabourin – Tour Guide – March 9th  No photo currently avaiable.

As well as a Happy Birthday we would also like to wish Gerry Sabourin a speedy recovery and hope he returns to us soon.

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  Follow CWH’s 40 Year History on our Facebook Page

 CWH’s Cornell (RCAF 10835, C-GCWC) was manufactured in 1943 and was the 741st Cornell manufactured by Fleet Aircraft of Fort Erie, Ontario.   It was taken on strength May 17, 1943 and served at No. 3 Flying Instructor School at  Arnprior, Ontario, and No. 11 EFTS at Cap-de-la-Madeleine,  Quebec.   It was take…n off strength February 12, 1946.  After the war it had a number of owners and during the 1950’s it operated out of the Hamilton  Airport.  Its last flight was in June of 1960.  In 1961 it was grounded due to delamination in the centre     section spar. In 1976 it was located on a farm near Carp Ontario and was        acquired by CWH.   In 1979 a group of retired Fleet Aircraft employees guided by Bruce Mac Ritchie undertook a restoration project where they brought it back to flying condition as a project for the 50th anniversary of the company. In 1981 the aircraft was returned to the CWH as serial number 10835, the 1,000th Cornell built by Fleet Aircraft and aptly titled “Spirit of Fleet II.’

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 Volunteer Expense Receipts  Now Mailed Out

 As of March 1st, all volunteer expense related tax receipts have been mailed out to CWH volunteers.

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 CWH Travel Club – “Thunder Over Michigan”

 The CWH Travel Club is offering a 3 day coach trip to the “Thunder Over Michigan” Air Show.  August 3rd, 4th & 5th, 2012.  Price of $350. per person (double occupancy only) includes; 

 Deluxe Motor Coach, Fully escorted by Fletcher Coach Tours, admission to the Tuskegee Airmen National Historical Museum, two nights at the Best Western Allen Park, admission to the Henry Ford Museum, full days admission to the “Thunder Over Michigan Air Show, all applicable taxes, service charges etc.  For further information contact Jim Custeau @ 905-664-5913 or check out the Travel Club information book located at the Membership Desk.

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 Can You Help?

EVENTS:

 Tour Guides/Duty Day volunteering for weddings and evening events are generally needed from 5:00pm – 10:00pm (unless otherwise indicated on posting) to conduct tours and answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.

•  Wedding Ceremony & Reception in the Hangar – Saturday, March 17th  5:00p.m. – 10:00p.m.  100ppl.  1 volunteer needed at admissions to guide guests to hangar.  2 volunteers needed in the hangar.
• Police Chiefs Dinner in the Thomson-Gordon Rm. – Wednesday, March 28th 4:30pm – 11:00pm.  25-30ppl. 

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• Mohawk College Awards Banquet in the Hangar – Wednesday, March 28th  4:30 – 11:00pm.  4 volunteers needed in the hangar and 1 at admissions to cover both events.
• Brampton Flight Centre Hangar Tour – Friday, March 30th @ 1:00pm. 12ppl.  1 Tour Guide needed.
• Wedding in the Hangar – Saturday, April 21st  5:00pm – 10:00pm.  120ppl 5 volunteer needed at admission and in the hangar.

 Please see Toni McFarlane at Admissions to volunteer for daily tours.

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 Coveralls are now available for order in the Gift Shop

 New crew member?  Looking to refresh your old coveralls?  Come to the Gift Shop and place an order for NEW blue coveralls.  These will have the CWH Roundel Logo on the chest, and are available in heavy twill with long sleeves, or lighter poplin with short sleeves.  Stop by today to place your order!

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 The CWH AGM will take place on Saturday, March 24th at 11:00am in the Dome.

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 From the CWH Archives 

 by Erin Napier – Curator

 This week’s feature from the Archives Department is a B&W photo of the Avro Lancastrian VH742.   In 1943, Victory Aircraft converted a   Lancaster Mk X for civil transport duties with Trans Canada Airlines which resulted in eight additional Lancaster X’s  being converted.   These aircraft were powered by Packard built Merlin 38 engines and featured a lengthened, streamlined nose and tail cone.

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 WHIMIS Training

 WHIMIS training sessions for CWH staff and volunteers will be taking place on the following dates:

 Tues. March 6, 9-12:30 -CANCELLED – to be rescheduled

or

Sat March 10, 9-12:30 in the dome.

 Volunteers and staff can sign-up for either training session.  Sign-up sheets are posted on the Health & Safety Board located by the Bolingbroke Restoration area.

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 Tour Guide Meeting

The next Tour Guide meeting will take place on Thursday, March 15th at 10:30am in the Dome

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 Follow CWH’s 40 Year History on our Facebook Page

 (Excerpt from a recent Facebook posting)

Moving into 1976, CWH is now at 125 members. Cessna Crane CF-FGF is   acquired from Doug Wardle of Orleans, Ontario. Shortly after its difficult ferry flight to Hamilton, it is repainted in a camouflage scheme representative of a few Cranes that served as squadron hacks in active squadrons of the Home War Establishment on the west coast of Canada during WWII. The newly painted Crane flew in the 1976 Hamilton International Air Show, but soon after was grounded for a complete rebuild after the discovery of wood rot.   Photo: Jim Hoover.

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 Volunteer Expense Receipts  Now Being Mailed Out

 As of March 1st, all volunteer expense related tax receipts will be mailed out to CWH volunteers.

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 Looking for Sewing Volunteer

Are you handy with a sewing machine?  Cathy Dowd is looking for a volunteer to do some sewing on stage skirting.  If you can help Cathy please contact her at 905-679-4183 ext 244 or email  cathy@warplane.com

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 Happy Birthday to Our Volunteers & Staff

  Peter Smith – Ramp Crew/Education – March 1st

  Malissa Dowd – Canteen – March 2nd

  Chris Rekiel – Pilot – March 3rd

 Mancel Waugh – DC-3 Crew – March 3rd

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 Can You Help?

EVENTS:

 Tour Guides/Duty Day volunteering for weddings and evening events are generally needed from 5:00pm – 10:00pm (unless otherwise indicated on posting) to conduct tours and answer questions about CWH and the aircraft.

•  Retirement Party in the Hangar – Wednesday, March 7th  4:00pm – 7:00pm 100-150ppl.  2 volunteers needed in the hangar and at admissions.
• Wedding Ceremony & Reception in the Hangar – Saturday, March 17th  5:00p.m. – 10:00p.m.  100ppl.  1 volunteer needed at admissions to guide guests to hangar.  2 volunteers needed in the hangar
• Police Chiefs Dinner in the Thomson-Gordon Rm. – Wednesday, March 28th 4:30pm – 11:00pm.  25-30ppl. 

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• Mohawk College Awards Banquet in the Hangar – Wednesday, March 28th  4:30 – 11:00pm.  4 volunteers needed in the hangar and 1 at admissions to cover both events.
• Brampton Flight Centre Hangar Tour – Friday, March 30th @ 1:00pm. 12ppl.  1 Tour Guide needed
• Wedding in the Hangar – Saturday, April 21st  5:00pm – 10:00pm.  120ppl 5 volunteers needed at admission and in the hangar.

 Please see Toni McFarlane at Admissions to volunteer for daily tours.

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 CWH Travel Club – “Thunder Over Michigan”

 The CWH Travel Club is offering a 3 day coach trip to the “Thunder Over Michigan” Air Show.  August 3rd, 4th & 5th, 2012.  Price of $350. per person (double occupancy only) includes; 

 Deluxe Motor Coach, Fully escorted by Fletcher Coach Tours, admission to the Tuskegee Airmen National Historical Museum, two nights at the Best Western Allen Park, admission to the Henry Ford Museum, full days admission to the “Thunder Over Michigan Air Show, all applicable taxes, service charges etc.  For further information contact Jim Custeau @ 905-664-5913 or check out the Travel Club information book located at the Membership Desk.

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 Coveralls are now available for order in the Gift Shop

 New crew member?  Looking to refresh your old coveralls?  Come to the Gift Shop and place an order for NEW blue coveralls.  These will have the CWH Roundel Logo on the chest, and are available in heavy twill with long sleeves, or lighter poplin with short sleeves.  Stop by today to place your order!

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 If you have comments you wish to post, please use our Facebook page, or e-mail the museum directly at museum@warplane.com