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The all-volunteer Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association was born in 1985 at a small grass airstrip in Woodstock, Ontario, from the dreams of a handful of Harvard lovers who were determined to keep the legend of the Harvard alive. Today the aircraft collection is based in nearby Tillsonburg and includes five serviceable Harvard aircraft (a sixth going through a MAJOR overhaul), a Tiger Moth, and a Yale which has been completely restored over the past 18-20 years. The Yale is currently waiting for its Certificate of Airworthiness from Transport Canada.

The Mission of the Organization is to acquire, preserve, restore, maintain, display and demonstrate the Harvard and all other aircraft associated with the Royal Canadian Air Force.

The Harvard flies today as a symbol and reminder of all who served to preserve our freedom, and as a living memorial to those who made the supreme sacrifice. It was especially moving that the Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association was able to carry out it's mandate in 1999, the 75th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force.

2007 has been an interesting year especially with our guided tours, we ran sixteen (16) tours involving 985 individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Tours of the Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association facilities are available to groups of any size and age. We try to limit them to Tuesdays and Saturdays however, special arrangements can be made for other days or evenings. Our Organization is here to preserve a piece of very important Canadian history and it is our pleasure to be able to open our facilities in order to educate people about our past and our current mandate and objectives.

OPP Association Veterans Tour July 2007

Regular monthly information meetings are held at the CHAA Operations Centre,Tillsonburg Airport. April - September (inclusive) on the third Tuesday of the month at 1930 hours; October - March inclusive on the third Saturday of the month at 1000 hours.

Members are encouraged to participate in all facets of the organization...from airshow support, groundcrew, restoration, research and social events, to the thrill of a backseat ride in one of our historic aircraft.

During the flying season CHAA aircraft are flown to many air shows and ceremonial appearances across North America. Back seat rides are available on these trips to our members only. Several Fly Days are held each year at the base.

CHAA is a registered charitable organization so any donations are tax deductible. Junior memberships are available to young people under the age of 18. They are called the "Harvard Hawks".

Each spring, CHAA offers a Harvard Ground School for interested members or prospective pilots on both the Harvard and the Tiger Moth. If you are already a qualified pilot CHAA offers the opportunity to check out in our aircraft and to learn formation flying based on RCAF standards. These qualifications are recognized by EAA WARBIRDS OF AMERICA, NATA & F.A.S.T.

HOW TO JOIN:

MEMBERSHIP

• General Membership.....$50.00 / year
• Family Membership.....$75.00/yr (New for 2008!)
• Harvard Hawk Membership.....$15.00 / year (18 years and under)
• Life Membership.....$500.00
• Sponsor Membership.....$1,000.00

1. Click one of the following links to get a printer-friendly application form:
   • CHAA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION in .pdf format (Adobe Acrobat Reader)
   • CHAA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION in .doc format (Microsoft Word)
2. Fill in the application completely
3. Mail to:

Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association
244411 Airport Road
P.O. Box 175
Tillsonburg, Ontario
N4G 4H5

You can also email our Membership Chair: Marion Bennell This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it - (519) 633-0053

DON’T FORGET YOUR METHOD OF PAYMENT!

New Memberships paid after 1st September, expire on 31st December of the following year (16 month membership).