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NOW IN OUR LIBRARY ~ THE SCHNEIDER TROPHY RACES
The Schneider Trophy, the common name for the Coupe d’Aviation Maritime Jacques Schneider, was awarded annually to the winner of a race for seaplanes and flying boats. The trophy itself is now found in the Science Museum in London. In 1912, Jacques...
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FROM THE GALLERY- DID YOU KNOW THE AIR FORCE HAD A NAVY?
This surprising and interesting story begins in 1929, when the then very young RCAF approached the Dept. of Oceans and Fisheries for advice on the type and size of boats the air force required at the time. The air force requirement was for a vessel capable of carrying...
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THE WICKENBY NEWSLETTER ~ AUGUST
This is another of our series: the Wickenby Register Newsletter. The newsletters were printed twice yearly; they include information about 12 Squadron RAF, memories of service men and women, the occasional recipe, stories of times past… But perhaps the thing that...
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WHAT LUCIE SAW
Lucie volunteers with us on Thursday mornings; we hope you might come in and meet her! In the meantime, we’re pleased to share two more of Lucie’s drawings with you. ...
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NOW IN OUR LIBRARY ~ FEATURING LARRY MILBERRY’S BOOKS
Larry Milberry is a lifelong aviation enthusiast who has authored, co-authored, or edited approximately 41 books on Canadian aviation history, including many of the best-known reference books on the subject. In 2004, Milberry was inducted into Canada’s Aviation...
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AL WILSON’S CARTOONS ~ AUGUST EDITION
Many of Al Wilson‘s cartoons relate to specific happenings from about 1958 - 1974, especially in the Comox area. We know you’re enjoying this series, and are happy to share this month’s edition with you! ...
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The CAFM commemorates the role and history of 19 Wing (CFB/RCAF/RAF), documenting significant achievements in West Coast Military Aviation History.
Founded in 1982 as part of the Air Force Indoctrination School, CAFM was accredited as a stand-alone Canadian Forces Museum and officially opened its doors to the public on 12 September 1987.