September 2nd, 2005 marks the 30th anniversary of the formation of Air Command. To celebrate this auspicious occasion, the Office of Air Force Heritage and History will host an historical symposium, Air Command – 30 Years of Canada’s Air Force. This event will be one of our most significant ever, with many previous Commanders participating. As the premier military aviation historical event of the year, this Seminar is replete with extras such as a private reception at the Canada Aviation Museum, a tour of the new Canadian War Museum, a formal dinner at the historic Royal Canadian Air Force Officers’ Mess in Ottawa, plus a hospitality suite open each evening at the Albert at Bay Suites Hotel.

The Seminar will take place at the new Canadian War Museum in Ottawa We are expecting a wide variety of scholars, academics, historians, aviation buffs and serving members. Attendees will have the great privilege of listening to several outstanding guest speakers including our 2005 Honoree and the “Father” of Canada’s Air Force, Lieutenant-General W.K. Carr (Ret’d). Our presenters will probe the last 30 years of Canada’s Air Force, from the formation of Air Command to Canada’s Air Force of today.

For all those historical seminar attendees requiring accommodation, One Bedroom Suites have been arranged at the newly renovated Albert at Bay Suites Hotel at the special rate of $129.00 per night. The hotel is located within easy walking distance of the new Canadian War Museum. Variations on this rate include one Queen Size bed, two double beds, or one queen bed plus a queen sized sofa bed and extra bathroom. Albert at Bay suites include Complimentary Parking for all Seminar participants.

To make your reservations with the Hotel you may call the toll free reservations line at 1-800-423-9088 or reserve directly on-line with the real-time booking engine at: www.albertatbay.com/reservations.htm Please quote ID Number 254363 when making your reservation. For additional information, please visit www.albertatbay.com.

Meals are available daily from the Bay Street Bistro, just off the hotel lobby, offering an excellent breakfast and lunch buffet or from the Cafeteria in the Canadian War Museum. Please visit www.albertatbay.com/bistro.htm to view a copy of the Bistro menu.

The Historical Seminar will culminate with a panel discussion featuring former Commanders of Air Command, followed by a most enjoyable formal dinner at the historic Royal Canadian Air Force Officers’ Mess that will include door prizes and raffles.

This Seminar is sponsored by
Office of Air Force Heritage & History,
1 Canadian Air Division Headquarters, Winnipeg, Manitoba

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