Harvard Happenings – Edition #2 for May 2011

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^{CHAA Box 175 Tillsonburg ON N4G 4H5}

^{1. CHAA’s 2011 Flying Season -- All available members are encouraged to attend as many flydays as possible to assist as needed.}

^{A. CHAA Fly Days: Sat. July 30 & Sat. August 27}

^{B. CHAA’s Wings & Wheels Day: Sat. September 24 – note: there will be an auction during this flyday. If members have items to donate, please contact Marg Hollister or Sandra Sparkes.}

^{C. CHAA will be part of these events:}

^{a. The Official Dedication Ceremony for Charley Fox Overpass in London Ontario on Monday, June 6 at 10:00 a.m. at the Hale & Trafalgar Overpass (southeast area of roundabout) This ceremony will officially dedicate the overpass in honour of decorated veteran Honorary Colonel Charley Fox; it will commemorate the anniversary of D-Day; it will recognize Charley’s connection with youth and the London community. CHAA will do a flypast over this event at 10AM (crew rides available).}

^{Map of location: http://www.flickr.com/photos/haljackey/map/?photo=5044879073}

^{b. June 17-19 – Hamilton Airshow – crew rides available}

^{c. August 20-21 -- Kitchener Airshow – crew rides available}

^{d. August 26 – Flypast over new Woodstock Hospital– crew rides available}

^{e. September 9-11 -- Windsor Airshow – crew rides available}

^{D. Backseat Chair: Bob Trowell 519-425-1510 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it}

^{Contact Bob for availability, pricing and booking of crew rides for any of the above dates or for other inquiries.}

^{2. Special Invitation: All CHAA Members and their Guests: You are invited to join in the celebration of Ray and Marion Bennell’s 50th Wedding Anniversary Open House on Saturday, July 2, 2011 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm at the New Sarum Diner at the corner of Belmont Road (Hwy 74) and Talbot Line (Hwy 3). Best Wishes Only. Please RSVP by June 23, 2011 to Janis at 519-633-5761 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it}

^{3. The Royal Canadian Air Cadets: Tillsonburg’s 153 Varnavair Air Cadet Squadron's Annual Inspection will be held at Tillsonburg Airport on Thursday June 9 at 7:00 p.m. Any CHAA members interested in attending are more then welcome. During this evening, cadets will receive awards earned during the year, those cadets going to camps are announced and the cadets are able to demonstrate what they have learned during the training year. Some of the higher-ranking officials come to this formal evening for the cadets. The Squadron wishes to thank CHAA for their support of the squadron and our local youth.}

^{4. Tillsonburg Regional Airport Announcements:}

^{Annette Murray, Manager of the Tillsonburg Regional Airport, 519-842-2929 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it sends along the following info:}

^{A. The Airport Café is now open for business on Saturdays and Sundays from 8AM to 3PM. Drop by for a good meal and a great view. For something different, surprise your dad with breakfast there on Father’s Day, June 19.}

^{B. A Breakfast and Community Yard Sale will be held at the Tillsonburg Airport on June 25, 2011 for anyone wishing to sell their items. Businesses are welcome to set up as well. Tables can be rented for $5 each and you can rent as many as you need. People can drive in/ fly in for this event. There will be a BBQ lunch and the airport Cafe will also be open for breakfast and lunch. The event will take place from 8AM until 1PM. Please contact the airport to rent your table(s) or for more information on this or other events held at the airport this summer.}

^{5. The Legendary Swordfish: Remembering the Fairy Swordfish & the Men Who Flew Her into History}

^{On June the 11th, 2011, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, in partnership with Vintage Wings of Canada, will commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Sinking of the Bismarck and at the same time pay homage to the men who flew Swordfish biplanes into history throughout the Battle of the Atlantic and indeed the entire Second World War. The general public, and in particular veterans of the Second World War are invited to participate in this day of education and remembrance starting at 10 AM in the brand new, state-of-the-art main auditorium of the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. Stephen Quick, the museum’s Director General, will conduct the proceedings and introduce presentations by Vintage Wings of Canada (VWC) President, Rob Fleck and pilot Rob Kostecka - who is slated to fly the VWC Swordfish. Also in attendance and performing, will be members of the Canadian Forces Central Band – Spitfire Brass Quintet}

^{The highlight of the day will certainly be the attendance of Commander Terry Goddard, DSC, CD. Ninety-one year old Goddard is a Canadian who served with the Royal Navy – and is one of the few still-living Swordfish airmen who participated in the crippling attack on the Bismarck. This unique opportunity to hear first hand from a naval aviator, who participated in one of the most dramatic events of the war, will certainly never be equaled again.}

^{All Second World War veterans in attendance, no matter the service, are asked to declare themselves in advance by e-mailing Rob Kostecka ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) so that they may be honored in a roll call of remembrance. Presentations will be followed by guided tours of the Museum's world-renowned collection, including aircraft in the storage hangar, which are not normally on display.}

^{This will be a day to remember for all those in attendance.}

^{Additional information can be found on the Vintage Wings of Canada website:}

^{http://www.vintagewings.ca/VintageNews/Stories/tabid/116/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/294/language/en-CA/The-Legendary-Swordfish--A-Dedication.aspx}

^{6. June 3 is the next 2011 Bingo date. Bingo is an important CHAA fundraiser and is held from 5pm to 10pm at a hall in London. If you are able to volunteer, please call Torben Haarbye at 519-679-1733 for all the details. Mark this date on your calendar, call Torben and plan to help with this fundraiser.}

^{7. Beautification project by CHAA member: CHAA Member, Ilene Chesterman has received permission to create a flower garden around the signage for Tillsonburg Airport and CHAA located at the end of Airport Road on Highway 19. Watch for this bed of color to another-wise ordinary field of crops. Thank you, Ilene, for this beautification project!}

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^{Until next time, clear skies, smooth flights and safe landings!}

^{Sandra Sparkes, CHAA Member}