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Plane
Talk April 22, 2010
All flights subject to weather, crew & aircraft availability. All Member Flights operate from Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum unless otherwise stated. From
the CWH Archives
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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!!
Sunday,
April 25th ‘Voices
from the Past’ Free
admission for CWH Members
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
Dayton Air Show
Merritville Speedway For
more information on these trips please see the Binder located at the
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