Cedric Mah: Chinese Canadian Air HeroBy Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail
posted 13 May 2011 May is Asian Heritage Month and the CAHS would like to celebrate one of Canada's great pilots of Asian descent, Cedric Mah, who recently passed away. From battling prejudice in the RCAF, to flying "The Hump" during the Second World War, to bush flying in Canada's Northwest and Arctic, his career illuminates so many aspects of aviation history.
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Squadron Pennant Comes HomeBy Carl Mills
posted 7 April 2011 CAHS Member Carl Mills discovered the 110 (400) Squadron pennant in 2010. After “many telephone calls and some luck,” he found the 71-year-old original in Albany, NY just in time for the squadron’s 80th anniversary next year. Read about his experience and the history behind it.
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Rockcliffe Flying Club Celebrates 50 YearsBy Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail
posted 6 April 2011 This year one of our partners, the Rockcliffe Flying Club, is celebrating 50 years as the place "where friends come to fly." Ever been a member? They're planning a reunion for May 13-15 in Ottawa, ON and would love to hear from you.
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Bomber Command MuseumBy Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail
posted 2 March 2011 Our featured partner this month is the Bomber Command Museum located in Nanton, AB. This year the group that started it all - the Nanton Lancaster Society - is celebrating its 25th Anniversary. Congratulations!
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Black Canadians in the RCAFBy Mathias Joost
posted 6 February 2011 CAHS member Mathias Joost is currently researching the fascinating history of Black Canadians in the RCAF during the Second World War. Take a moment to find out more about their stories.
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