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Memorial Flypast -- August 23, 2008 |
Saturday, August 23, 2008 – Memorial Flypast
During this Members Flyday, a Memorial Flypast was held and dedicated to CHAA members, their family members and friends who have passed away.
Under clear blue skies at the Tillsonburg Airport, a large crowd was on hand for the Flypast Ceremony which included: a bagpiper, singing of O Canada, flags at half mast, the reading of the names (below), the flypast and a missing man formation. A fitting tribute for those we have lost.
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In Memory of:
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Remembered by:
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IRENE ANSLEY
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Bill Ansley
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harold chesterman
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Milt Chesterman
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Glenn Davis
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Kip Davis
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ERNEST FISHER
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Kevin Wittet
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HELEN FOX
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Charley Fox
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RAYMOND GILMORE
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Leroy Gilmore
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Crew of Dakota 12930
440 Search & Rescue Squadron:
Capt. Clifford Healey
Capt. Stan Gitzell
Capt. Len Cooper
Capt Dave Smart
Capt Pete Hodges
Sgt. Gerry Lemieux
Cpl. Bill Platt
Cpl. Bob VaUdin
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Bob & Ray Healey
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IOLA HEFFREN
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Don Heffren
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W/C Lou J Hill
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CHAA
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Ken & Jean Johnston
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Eva & Everett Hillsdon
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P.O. Leonard Lewis RCAF
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Patricia Lewis
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Bob Little
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Alice Howey
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earl LoeffLer
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CHAA
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John & Mary Quinlan
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Phil Quinlan
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Jack Ryan
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Lorine Ryan
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Chauncey lee smith
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Ilene Chesterman
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DON SPARKES
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Sandra Sparkes
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DEBBIE STEWART
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Tracy Frink
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Janie Stephens
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Jack Stephens
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Eunice Truscott
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Bev & Jack Carter
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Steve Whittemore
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Ray Whittemore
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Thank you to all who helped to make the ceremony meaningful and to those who chose to make donations to CHAA in memory of their loved ones. |
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CHAA BACKSEATS AVAILABLE
Each year the Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association has numerous opportunities for its members to ride in the backseat of a Harvard aircraft or the front seat of a Tiger Moth. We try our best to keep members updated on what flights are available and when the member fly-days are taking place at our home base (Tillsonburg.)
If you or someone you know might like to experience the thrill of flying in a World War II training aircraft contact our 2008 Backseat Chair Kevin Wittet at
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or by phone at 519-842-2959.
CHAA gift certificates make a great gift for Christmas, birthday, retirement etc., and can be used toward the cost of extended backseat rides as well. For info on CHAA gift certificates, contact Membership Chair Marion Bennell at:
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or by phone at: 519-633-0053
What a thrill to experience a ride in the backseat of a Harvard or the front seat of a Tiger Moth.
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Work is progressing on 3191. The repairs to the first wing are well under way and the second wing is mounted on the jig ready for some rib replacements. In the meantime work is being done to prepare the fuselage to go to the paint shop for some work. The engine which was sent to Covington's for overhaul is back and will in all probability end up on UFZ (Bessy).
During a typical restoration day there some working and some relaxing over lunch. This is a great crew who work hard to do a good job and aren't afraid to lend a hand where ever they are need.
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There is an old saying, that it doesn't rain but it pours. Well the same could be said for CHAA these past few weeks. Firstly, the 15th October saw the floor on the north side of the hangar ripped up and totally removed from the airport by Kirwin & Oatman Excavating, under the supervision of Tony Cook of K & C Concrete. Then in went the new cement floor. By the time the Saturday Members briefing came around things were looking pretty good. On Tuesday work started on getting our equipment, which had been stored in a portable garage, back into the hangar. This is a job which will take a little time while we sort out what needs to be kept and what needs to be disposed of.
Here it is Wednesday the 24th October, and the word has come down that we have received another $ 750.00 grant from the Oxford Community Foundation - this grant is to add three (3) more lights to the north side of Hangar 2. Leslie Ross and Mark Seaton, representing the Oxford Community Foundation toured our facility on the 2nd of October, saw the lights which were installed from the 2006 grant, and commented that more lighting was needed. They took their findings on our request back to the Foundation and the result is that we will be able to add three (3) more lights to the north side. |
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