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An Evening with Historian Norman Leach


By Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail
posted 8 October 2011

On September 20, the Manitoba Chapter of the Canadian Aviation Historical Society sponsored a visit from Norman Leach, one of Canada’s foremost authors and historians, held at the Western Canada Aviation Museum.
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Norman Leach

October is Women's History Month


By Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail
posted 6 September 2011

Take a moment to read highlights from Canadian women's fascinating accomplishments in military and civilian aviation, as well as to find out how the CAHS's first female president was recently honoured!
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Lady Rosella Bjornson, Canada's First Female Airline Captain (© Unknown)
Lady Rosella Bjornson, Canada's First Female Airline Captain (© Unknown)

B-25 Mitchell Bomber Rollout in Edmonton


By John Chalmers
posted 3 September 2011

On September 3, No. 418 (City of Edmonton) Squadron Association and the Alberta Aviation Museum rolled out a restored B-25 Mitchell Bomber in honour of that Sqaudron's 70th anniversary. 418 is not the only one celebrating this milestone, however: 2011 is the 70th anniversary 17 others, as well as the Royal Canadian Air Force - Women's Division.
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A fully restored No. 418 Squadron B-25 Mitchell (© John Chalmers)
(Photo: D. Metcalfe-Chenail)
(Photo: J. Chalmers)
(Photo: J. Chalmers)
Two Harvards were also on display during the rollout, flanking the Mitchell (Photo: D. Pagnutti)

Midnight Sun Float Plane Fly-in


By Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail
posted 9 August 2011

The Midnight Sun Float Plane Fly-In took place July 22-24 in spectacular Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. It was a weekend full of vintage aircraft, flying legends like Max Ward and "Buffalo" Joe McBryan, and aviation enthusiasts from around the world - and was largely organized by CAHS members!
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 "Buffalo" Joe McBryan accepts a model of his Mk. V Norseman, CF-SAN, from Yvonne Quick, Fly-In chair, and Mike Burns of the Fox Moth Society (both are also CAHS members).
CAHS National President, Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail, in the right seat of Joe's Norseman during the bush pilot memorial fly-by.
An aerial view of the Air Tindi float base.
One room of Max Ward's old float base building was filled with models and information from local flying lore. This display was largely organized by CAHS members Gordon Piro and Mike Burns.
There is also a Fox Moth, CF-BNI, that the Fox Moth Society came together to salvage, restore, and display.
No visit to Yellowknife would be complete without a trip out to the Buffalo Airways hangar - home of the Ice Pilots!
Joe personally flew five DC-3 rides (with co-pilot Tyler Sipos) for the Fly-In, donating his time, equipment, and avgas. He is fully committed to supporting local aviation and its history!

Don Hamilton's Final Fly-By


By Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail
posted 8 August 2011

Recent Canadian Aviation Hall of Fame inductee and Air Spray Ltd. owner, Don Hamilton, has passed away in Edmonton at the age of 86. Please read on to learn more about his inspiring life and his many achievements.
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Don Hamilton with Aircraft (© Unknown)
Don Hamilton in June 2011 at the CAHS Conference (Photo: Bill Zuk)

Don Hamilton with Aircraft (© Unknown)

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