You are invited to the 2024 CAHS National Convention
in Saskatoon
The Canadian Aviation Historical Society National Convention is less than a month away. The hotel's special convention rate expired, but you can still reserve your room at the convention rate of $105 per night by emailing Kim.
The CAHS is pleased to invite you to our annual convention in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Wednesday 19 June to Saturday 22 June 2024, held in partnership with the RCAF History and Heritage in recognition of the RCAF's 100th anniversary. Convention registration is now open (forms for online or mail-in registration are provided below). Full convention registration is only $225 for members and will include the Wednesday reception, lunch for three days, our annual banquet, two days of speaker sessions, and the tours. Registration for online attendance will include access to all convention sessions via Zoom, but not the tours or evening events. Recordings will be made for sessions where the presenter grants permission, and these recordings will be available to all attendees after the convention, subject to technical limitations. Most convention activities will take place at the Saskatchewan Aviation Museum.
Since this is the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), we have a heavy, but not exclusive, focus on RCAF history and stories.
Convention Schedule
Wednesday
Tour of the Saskatoon Museum of Military Artifacts (afternoon)
Meet and Greet (evening)
Thursday (9 am to 4:30 pm)
Will Chabun - Canadian Military Aviation in Saskatchewan
Jerry Vernon - Wing Commander Paul Pitcher, Battle of Britain Pilot
Bruce Gowans - The Cessna Crane (T-50): From Service Flying to Scenic Flights
Bernie Runstedler - Father John and the Puss Moth (lunch speaker)
James Winkel - Christian Beliefs, Catalinas and Cansos: The Huge Role Amphibious Aircraft Played to Help Develop Northern Saskatchewan Fisheries
Dr. H. Robert Galway - The James Bay Treaty Flights of 1929 & 1930: An Illustrated Journey with the Vintage Photographs of Wm. Roy Maxwell
Dr Rachel Lea Heide - Genesis of an Air Force: Canadian Airmen’s Sense of Identity in the Great War, 1916-1918
Friday
Tours
Awards Banquet (evening)
Don Currie - Concorde Visits Regina (banquet speaker)
Saturday
Annual General Meeting
Deana Driver Crash Harrison - Tales of a Bomber Pilot Who Defied Death
Fredrick Petrie - Oral Histories in Telling Aviation Stories (lunch speaker)
Brian Cotter - LAC Doug Smith, an RCAF Career
Clint Ward - The Golden Age of Post War Aviation, A Personal Journey
Roddy MacKenzie - Bomber Command & 6 (RCAF) Group in the Second World War
(Note: schedule subject to change)
The convention hotel is the Sandman Hotel Saskatoon, 310 Circle Drive West, Saskatoon, S7L 2Y5, conveniently located near the Saskatoon International Airport and just off one of Saskatoon's main roads. Situated 2.7 km from Saskatoon International Airport, the hotel features free parking, a lounge and restaurant, a business centre, an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness centre. The rooms feature free Wi-Fi, TVs, coffeemakers, and sitting areas. Some rooms add pull-out sofas and/or kitchenettes. There are still a few rooms available at the convention rate of $105 per night. To reserve your room, contact Kim directly at her email.
Known as the "City of Bridges" due to its numerous river crossings, Saskatoon boasts stunning panoramic views and picturesque landscapes. Visitors can explore the vibrant Meewasin Valley, home to lush parks, walking trails, and the Meewasin Valley Authority. The city's cultural scene is thriving with a diverse range of art galleries, theatres, and music festivals. History enthusiasts can delve into the past at the Western Development Museum or the Ukrainian Museum of Canada. Baseball fans can watch the Saskatoon Berries in their inaugural season in the Western Canadian Baseball League. Flights are available in the Saskatchewan Aviation Museum's de Havilland Tiger Moth.
The convention is a great opportunity for you to renew friendships and make new ones with people who share your passion for aviation. Updates will be provided in the newsletter and on the convention web page. We hope to see you there.
The CAHS is pleased to invite you to our annual convention in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Wednesday 19 June to Saturday 22 June 2024, held in partnership with the RCAF History and Heritage in recognition of the RCAF's 100th anniversary. Convention registration is now open (forms for online or mail-in registration are provided below). Full convention registration is only $225 for members and will include the Wednesday reception, lunch for three days, our annual banquet, two days of speaker sessions, and the tours. Registration for online attendance will include access to all convention sessions via Zoom, but not the tours or evening events. Recordings will be made for sessions where the presenter grants permission, and these recordings will be available to all attendees after the convention, subject to technical limitations. Most convention activities will take place at the Saskatchewan Aviation Museum.
Since this is the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), we have a heavy, but not exclusive, focus on RCAF history and stories.
Convention Schedule
Wednesday
Tour of the Saskatoon Museum of Military Artifacts (afternoon)
Meet and Greet (evening)
Thursday (9 am to 4:30 pm)
Will Chabun - Canadian Military Aviation in Saskatchewan
Jerry Vernon - Wing Commander Paul Pitcher, Battle of Britain Pilot
Bruce Gowans - The Cessna Crane (T-50): From Service Flying to Scenic Flights
Bernie Runstedler - Father John and the Puss Moth (lunch speaker)
James Winkel - Christian Beliefs, Catalinas and Cansos: The Huge Role Amphibious Aircraft Played to Help Develop Northern Saskatchewan Fisheries
Dr. H. Robert Galway - The James Bay Treaty Flights of 1929 & 1930: An Illustrated Journey with the Vintage Photographs of Wm. Roy Maxwell
Dr Rachel Lea Heide - Genesis of an Air Force: Canadian Airmen’s Sense of Identity in the Great War, 1916-1918
Friday
Tours
Awards Banquet (evening)
Don Currie - Concorde Visits Regina (banquet speaker)
Saturday
Annual General Meeting
Deana Driver Crash Harrison - Tales of a Bomber Pilot Who Defied Death
Fredrick Petrie - Oral Histories in Telling Aviation Stories (lunch speaker)
Brian Cotter - LAC Doug Smith, an RCAF Career
Clint Ward - The Golden Age of Post War Aviation, A Personal Journey
Roddy MacKenzie - Bomber Command & 6 (RCAF) Group in the Second World War
(Note: schedule subject to change)
The convention hotel is the Sandman Hotel Saskatoon, 310 Circle Drive West, Saskatoon, S7L 2Y5, conveniently located near the Saskatoon International Airport and just off one of Saskatoon's main roads. Situated 2.7 km from Saskatoon International Airport, the hotel features free parking, a lounge and restaurant, a business centre, an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness centre. The rooms feature free Wi-Fi, TVs, coffeemakers, and sitting areas. Some rooms add pull-out sofas and/or kitchenettes. There are still a few rooms available at the convention rate of $105 per night. To reserve your room, contact Kim directly at her email.
Known as the "City of Bridges" due to its numerous river crossings, Saskatoon boasts stunning panoramic views and picturesque landscapes. Visitors can explore the vibrant Meewasin Valley, home to lush parks, walking trails, and the Meewasin Valley Authority. The city's cultural scene is thriving with a diverse range of art galleries, theatres, and music festivals. History enthusiasts can delve into the past at the Western Development Museum or the Ukrainian Museum of Canada. Baseball fans can watch the Saskatoon Berries in their inaugural season in the Western Canadian Baseball League. Flights are available in the Saskatchewan Aviation Museum's de Havilland Tiger Moth.
The convention is a great opportunity for you to renew friendships and make new ones with people who share your passion for aviation. Updates will be provided in the newsletter and on the convention web page. We hope to see you there.
Registration Options
Forms are provided below for either online or mail-in registration. Payment may be made by PayPal (which includes credit card options), Interac e-transfer, cheque by mail, or credit card information by mail. Log into your Paypal or Interac account to send your payment to us. If you are mailing a cheque or credit card information, please download the PDF form (available below) and mail to the address provided on the form. Contact the Treasurer if you have any questions or need the address to send your electronic payment.
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The RCAF Heritage Fund has been a consistent CAHS Annual Convention supporter.
Our Society is also grateful to these organizations for sponsoring our recent annual conventions
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