Plane Talk April 22, 2010

2010 CWH Flying Schedule

Our 2010 Tentative Flying schedule is here! Please click here to view.

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

From the CWH Archives
by Erin Napier Curator

This week’s photo from the CWH collection shows Thomas Crowe (first from left) and his crew while stationed in Beja, Tunisia, May 1943. The town became the stage for ferocious battles between the Germans and the Allies who fiercely defended it, at the expense of severe military and civil losses. The final German assault was launched from Mateur and was halted 15 km from Béja, on the night of 28 February 1943.

Congratulations Ray!

Congratulations to CWH Tour Guide Ray Williams on winning this month’s coffee card draw for a free lunch in the canteen! Enjoy your lunch John! Don’t forget to drop your completed coffee card into the jar for your chance to win.

Happy Birthday to Our Volunteers and Staff

Donna Gill, Education/Research, April 23rd

Wes Allen, Tour Guide, April 25th

Larry Doyle, Archives/Research, April 26th

Ken Murphy, Tour Guide, April 26th

Frank Creamer, Tour Guide, April 28th

Alan Howard, Tour Guide
Social Committee, April 28th

PLEASE HELP!

We’ve got a busy few weeks ahead with a variety of events scheduled. We could especially use some more help from volunteers for the Canadian Aviation Expo, May 1st & 2nd weekend, as well as the 65th VE Gala on May 8th. If you can help out and haven’t already signed-up on the posted lists please contact or see Rex. Your help is appreciated.

More Help Needed...

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

Barton Auto Parts - Auto Trade Show - Tues. April 27th - 9:00a.m. during set-up. Wed. April 28th 5:00p.m. - 10:00p.m. during tear-down. 1000ppl.

Canadian Aviation Expo - Saturday, May 1st & Sunday, May 2nd 8:30a.m. - 5:00p.m. Many volunteers needed for a variety of duties (to be assigned). Please sign-up on the sheets posted on the Information Board. (Pre-sale of box lunches available - see Rex for info.)

Mission Aviation Fellowship Fundraiser In the Hangar Tuesday, May 4th 5:00p.m. - 11:00p.m. 150-200ppl. 1 volunteer needed at admissions. 2 volunteers needed in the hangar.

65th VE Gala - Saturday, May 8th - 4:30p.m. - 1:00a.m. 1,000+ppl. Volunteers needed for a variety of duties - to be assigned.

Service and Wedding in the Dome & Hangar Sunday, May 9th 5:00p.m. - 1:00a..m. 133ppl. 1 volunteer needed in the gift shop. 2 volunteers needed in the hangar.

Excellence in Manufacturing - Dinner in the Hangar- City of Hamilton - Tuesday, May 11th 5:00p.m. - 10:00p.m. 600-1,000ppl. 1 volunteer needed at admissions. 6 volunteers needed in the hangar.

Wedding in the Hangar Saturday, May 15th 5:00p.m. - 1:00a.m. 75ppl. 1 volunteer needed in the gift shop. 3 volunteers needed in the hangar

50th Anniversary Celebration in the Hangar - Saturday, May 22nd - 5:00p.m. - Midnight. 50-80ppl. 1 volunteer needed at admissions. 2 volunteers needed in the hangar.

Wedding in the Dome & Hangar - Saturday, May 29th - 5:00p.m. - 1:00a.m. 100ppl. 1 volunteer needed at admissions. 3 volunteers needed in the hangar.

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

CWH Red Shirt Fridays - We Support Our Troops

The CWH staff and volunteers show their support for our troops by wearing a red shirt on Fridays. All staff and volunteers (Tour Guides/Duty Day included) wishing to take part are welcome to wear a red shirt every Friday as a demonstration of their support for our men and women in uniform.

Facebook & Twitter

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ARROW DIECAST - ALMOST SOLD OUT!

First release in the “1/72 scale Canadian Heritage Series” from the Museum’s own diecast line. Brand new tooling. Limited production run of 3000 pieces. This high quality diecast replica comes professionally factory painted in the markings of Avro CF-105 Arrow 25203 (with the dayglo markings). All markings are pad applies for superb results. Fully assembled. Display stand included. Option to display model with wheels up or down. Length 13 7/8”. Wing span 8 3/8”. $89.99 PLEASE NOTE: ALMOST SOLD OUT - less than 100 left in stock!!

The Volunteer Social Committee presents...

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.

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