Plane Talk March 11, 2010

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2010 CWH Flying Schedule

Our 2010 Flying Schedule will be available soon. Please check back.

All flights subject to weather, crew & aircraft availability. All Member Flights operate from Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum unless otherwise stated.

The Volunteer Social Committee presents...

Two Speakers Presentations

Sunday, March 28th
2:00p.m. in the Dome

‘The War from Different Perspectives’

CWH members who were civilians or in service during the war, share their
experiences and memories. Be it from the air as a pilot, crewman, or a civilian on the ground come hear their first hand accounts.

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Sunday, April 25th
2:00p.m. in the Dome

‘Voices from the Past’
Project Coordinator Clare Short ,with other ‘Voices’ personnel
will provide a project overview, detailing what they’ve done,
what they’re doing, and where they’re going. With over 350 interviews of
RCAF/RAF veterans ‘in the can’ Clare will provide a glimpse into some of the moving and emotional accounts recorded for posterity with
these World War Two veterans.

Free admission for CWH Members
Regular museum admission rates for non- members.

March Tour Guide Meeting Cancelled

Please be advised that the March Tour Guide Meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 18th has been cancelled. The next Tour Guide meeting will take place on Thursday, April 15th at 10:30a.m. in the Dome

Don’t forget - Daylight Saving Time

Set your clocks one hour ahead on Sunday, March 14th

From the CWH Archives
by Erin Napier Curator

This week’s featured photo from the CWH Collection is a black and white study of a Short Sunderland Mk.III of No.422 Squadron. 422 “Tomahawk” Squadron was first formed in April 1942 in Northern Ireland and spent the entire war in Coastal Command flying Catalina’s and Sunderland flying boats on convoy escort and anti-submarine patrols. This aircraft flown by W.F. Morton had the only squadron confirmed U-boat kill of WWII.

Happy Birthday to Our Volunteers and Staff

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Paul Gaspari, Engineering, March 11th

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Peter Kent, Duty Day, March 17th

Doug Gordon, Engineering, March 14th

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

CWH Says Farewell to a Good Friend

Hostein, Lyle Edward
February 2, 1918 - March 8, 2010

Lyle passed away peacefully at Macassa Lodge on Monday, March 8, 2010 after visiting with his entire extended family. He is survived by his wife of 65 years. Lorna Hostein (nee Gage), also of Macassa Lodge. Predeceased by his parents, Walter and Maisie Hostein of Ancaster. Also predeceased by his brothers Bus (Stanley) Hostein and Ken Hostein. Survived by his sister Phyllis DeBoer of Mount Hope, ON. Also survived by his daughters Lynne Hostein of Los Angeles, California, Lee Donovan (Michael) of Mount Hope, and Kymme Sun (the late Daniel MacNeil) of Burlington. Lyle was beloved by his grandchildren, Sean Donovan, Terry Donovan (Wendy Wei-Donovan) of Hamilton, Shannon Stanners (Paul) of Burlington, Ashley Sun (Matt Barg) of Toronto, and Nicole Ryan (Andrew) of Hamilton. Survived also by great-grandchildren , Andrew Wei, Olivia and Evan Ryan, and Kailyn Stanners. Lyle was a veteran of WWII (air force) and was a long time volunteer at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum. He spent most of his life as manager of Ancaster Co-op when he wasn’t in his garden. The family wishes to thank Macassa Lodge wing A2 nurses, and Dr. Kiera; special thanks to Dr. Bob. Following a private internment on Thursday, March 11, 2010, a funeral service will be held at Crestmount Funeral Home “Fennell Chapel” at 1:00p.m. with a reception to follow at Crestmount “Upper James Chapel” Reception Centre. Donations made to the Bolingbroke Project at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be placed at www.cresmountfennelchapel.com. From the Hamilton Spectator

Can You Help?

Wedding in the Hangar Saturday, March 13th 5:00p.m. - 1:00a.m. 180ppl. 1 volunteer needed in the gift shop. 4 volunteers needed in the Hangar.

Wedding in the Hangar - Saturday, April 3rd - 5:00p.m. - 1:00a.m.150ppl. 1 volunteer needed in the gift shop. 4 volunteers needed in the hangar.

Golden Horseshoe Mustang Group Outing - Sunday, April 11th - 4:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. 30-40ppl. 2 volunteers needed in the hangar.

Association of Municipalities Conference Dinner - Thursday, April 15th 5:00p.m. - 10:00p.m. 100-200ppl. 1 volunteer needed at admissions. 4 volunteers needed in the hangar.

Origin and Cause - Fundraiser in the Hangar -Saturday, April 24th 5:00p.m. - 1:00a.m. 200-250ppl.1 volunteer needed at admissions. 6 volunteers needed in the hangar

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

CWH Travel Clubs Coach Trips for 2010

The CWH Travel Club is offering a number of coach trips this year. The following trips are available based on the minimum number of seats being sold.

Ottawa
Canada War Museum, Vintage Wings, Diefenbunker, Byward Market
Late May, 3-4 day trip

Dayton Air Show
U.S. Air Force Museum July 18-19

Merritville Speedway
Saturday evening in April

For more information on these trips please see the Binder located at the
Membership Desk or contact Jim Custeau

Social Committee Car Pool Road Trips

The Volunteer Social Committee wants to know if you’re interested in taking part in a couple of road trips. The committee is considering visits to the ‘Box 43’ Fire Museum in Hamilton and the Brantford Military Heritage Museum. If you’re interested please sign-up on the sheets posted on the Volunteer information Board outside of the Archives. If there is enough interest generated then trips will be planned. Watch Plane Talk for further information