As Patron of the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, I was horrified to hear of the devastating fire in February 1993. I am delighted to be told of the immense efforts going into rebuilding what was destroyed and the work that is going into making the museum bigger and better than before. This year, the 50th Anniversary of the Landings in Normandy, reminds us that it is more important than ever to preserve as many historically significant military aircraft and aviation artifacts as possible. These continue to remind us of the huge contribution Canadians made to the Allied cause for the preservation of peace.

I send my very best wishes for the success of such an ambitious endeavor in raising funds for your new museum facility.