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2014-04-02
Video: "Beaufighter - Whispering Death, The Forgotten Warhorse"
[Vintage_and_Warbirds_Pictures] Restoration project takes flight
Forwarded message - From: SIRIUS
Restoration project takes flight
By Michael Lea
Kingston Whig-Standard
Sunday, March 16, 2014
It was just after midnight on Sept. 28, 1943 and a young flier training for
war at the Collins Bay airfield was taking off for a night flight he would
never complete.
Something went terribly wrong and within a few minutes the pilot, Acting
Leading Airman Geoffrey Fitton, from Lancashire, England, crashed into Lake
Ontario. His plane sank to the bottom of the lake, but his body was found
the next day floating off Lemoine's Point.
He was one of at least 43 students and instructors who died while training
at the airfield, later to become Norman Rogers Airport, under the British
Commonwealth Air Training Plan.
Now, 31 years after it was raised from the dark waters of Lake Ontario,
where it had lain undisturbed for the previous four decades, the Harvard
trainer that has been the most visible symbol of the local air force
association is once again part of a major restoration project.
The Harvard has been sitting on a pedestal in front of 416 Wing, Royal
Canadian Air Force Association at Norman Rogers Airport since it was
restored after being lifted out of the lake.
Members of the association have launched a new fundraising campaign to erase
the effects of wind and weather and bring the plane back to its original
glory. Organizers are hoping to raise $5,000 toward the $30,000 cost of
refurbishing the Harvard.
Its pilot, Geoffrey Fitton, was buried in Cataraqui Cemetery beside the
other fliers who died here. His plane sat on the bottom of the lake, sinking
into the sediment, after the original search for it was discontinued.
It was one of seven planes that crashed into the lake during the wartime
training.
In 1981, members of 416 RCAFA, the AVM Earl Godfrey Wing, decided to look
for one of those planes, retrieve it from its watery grave, and restore it
to its original state as a memorial to those who served and died at the
airfield.
Ted Demorest took on the job of amassing the information that would be
needed to find one of the planes and, by the following year, had narrowed
down the search area.
Steven and Terry Alford, from Kingsdive Ltd., headed up the underwater part
of the project, but it was three divers looking for sunken logs who stumbled
across the wreckage of Fitton's plane, upside down in 11.5 metres of water.
Divers investigating the wreck had an unexpected scare when they discovered
bones inside the cockpit, but they turned out to be canine. They assumed
Fitton had taken a pet dog along for a ride.
The plane was raised from the bottom of the lake on Aug. 1, 1983. After
extensive restoration, it was placed on the pedestal in front of the wing
building. A second rejuvenation was carried out in 2001.
416 Wing itself was founded in 1949 by air force veterans who had been
meeting for dinners and social times at the canoe club. They moved to the
armouries and later the annex of the S&R building and the Richardson
building before moving out to their current home at the airport in 1965.
In 1985, it changed its name to honour Air Vice Marshal Earl Godfrey, one of
Canada's first aviators.
An indoor yard sale will be held on April 12 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the
wing's building and organizers are looking for donations of slightly used,
good-quality items to sell. Advance pickup of items is available by calling
613-546-3726.
Also on sale will be aircraft memorabilia and household items.
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Photo Caption:
The Harvard that is the subject of a restoration campaign occupies its usual
position on a pedestal in front of the 416 Wing Royal Canadian Air Force
Association building at Norman Rogers Airport. (Michael Lea The
Whig-Standard)
Aircraft of Australia Aviation Photography:
http://www.aircraftofaustralia.com
Vintage and Warbird Aircraft of the World: http://www.vintageandwarbirds.com
We hope that you enjoy these photographs, but please respect the photographers copywrite and don't re-publish or post these photographs without first asking the photographers permission
By Michael Lea
Kingston Whig-Standard
Sunday, March 16, 2014
It was just after midnight on Sept. 28, 1943 and a young flier training for
war at the Collins Bay airfield was taking off for a night flight he would
never complete.
Something went terribly wrong and within a few minutes the pilot, Acting
Leading Airman Geoffrey Fitton, from Lancashire, England, crashed into Lake
Ontario. His plane sank to the bottom of the lake, but his body was found
the next day floating off Lemoine's Point.
He was one of at least 43 students and instructors who died while training
at the airfield, later to become Norman Rogers Airport, under the British
Commonwealth Air Training Plan.
Now, 31 years after it was raised from the dark waters of Lake Ontario,
where it had lain undisturbed for the previous four decades, the Harvard
trainer that has been the most visible symbol of the local air force
association is once again part of a major restoration project.
The Harvard has been sitting on a pedestal in front of 416 Wing, Royal
Canadian Air Force Association at Norman Rogers Airport since it was
restored after being lifted out of the lake.
Members of the association have launched a new fundraising campaign to erase
the effects of wind and weather and bring the plane back to its original
glory. Organizers are hoping to raise $5,000 toward the $30,000 cost of
refurbishing the Harvard.
Its pilot, Geoffrey Fitton, was buried in Cataraqui Cemetery beside the
other fliers who died here. His plane sat on the bottom of the lake, sinking
into the sediment, after the original search for it was discontinued.
It was one of seven planes that crashed into the lake during the wartime
training.
In 1981, members of 416 RCAFA, the AVM Earl Godfrey Wing, decided to look
for one of those planes, retrieve it from its watery grave, and restore it
to its original state as a memorial to those who served and died at the
airfield.
Ted Demorest took on the job of amassing the information that would be
needed to find one of the planes and, by the following year, had narrowed
down the search area.
Steven and Terry Alford, from Kingsdive Ltd., headed up the underwater part
of the project, but it was three divers looking for sunken logs who stumbled
across the wreckage of Fitton's plane, upside down in 11.5 metres of water.
Divers investigating the wreck had an unexpected scare when they discovered
bones inside the cockpit, but they turned out to be canine. They assumed
Fitton had taken a pet dog along for a ride.
The plane was raised from the bottom of the lake on Aug. 1, 1983. After
extensive restoration, it was placed on the pedestal in front of the wing
building. A second rejuvenation was carried out in 2001.
416 Wing itself was founded in 1949 by air force veterans who had been
meeting for dinners and social times at the canoe club. They moved to the
armouries and later the annex of the S&R building and the Richardson
building before moving out to their current home at the airport in 1965.
In 1985, it changed its name to honour Air Vice Marshal Earl Godfrey, one of
Canada's first aviators.
An indoor yard sale will be held on April 12 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the
wing's building and organizers are looking for donations of slightly used,
good-quality items to sell. Advance pickup of items is available by calling
613-546-3726.
Also on sale will be aircraft memorabilia and household items.
-------------------------------------------------
Photo Caption:
The Harvard that is the subject of a restoration campaign occupies its usual
position on a pedestal in front of the 416 Wing Royal Canadian Air Force
Association building at Norman Rogers Airport. (Michael Lea The
Whig-Standard)
Aircraft of Australia Aviation Photography:
http://www.aircraftofaustralia.com
Vintage and Warbird Aircraft of the World: http://www.vintageandwarbirds.com
We hope that you enjoy these photographs, but please respect the photographers copywrite and don't re-publish or post these photographs without first asking the photographers permission
2014-04-01
Event : Aviation bookshop at IPMS Moorsele Sunday 6th April : book sale
Forwarded message - From: SIMON WATSON
THE AVIATION BOOKSHOP
WILL BE ATTENDING THE IPMS MOORSELE MODEL SHOW ON SUNDAY 6TH APRIL
WE WILL HAVE MANY NEW & SECONDHAND BOOKS
SHOULD YOU NEED ANYTHING TAKEN TO THE SHOW PLEASE CONTACT US WITH YOUR REQUIREMENTS
LOOK FORWARD TO SEING AT SHOW
THE AVIATION BOOKSHOP
31-33 VALE ROAD
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
KENT
TN1 1BS
TEL: +441892 539284
Email: info@aviation-bookshop.com
Location:
19de modelbouwfestival/19e expo de maquettisme . Van/De 9hr30 tot/à 17hr30. Organisatie/Organisé par IPMS Moorsele. OC De Troubadour (vroeger/anciennement OC De Neerbeek). Vlaswaagplein 3, 8501 Bissegem (B)
FlyPast May 2014 On Sale Now! Including an article about Bronco Demo Team
Another achievement for our friends
Good show !
Forwarded message - From: Key Publishing
At the heart of aviation heritage
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| FlyPast May 2014 Is On Sale Now The May 2014 issue of FlyPast, Britain’s biggest selling aviation monthly, brings you the in-depth story of one of the biggest warbird stories to reach British shores for many years. Backed up by stunning air-to-air photography, we speak to the Canadian organisation that is bringing Avro Lancaster B.X FM213 to the UK this summer, where it will fly alongside the world’s only other airworthy Lancaster, the BBMF’s PA474. This once in a lifetime tour is not to be missed, and FlyPast has the full story behind it. FLYING FORTRESS FlyPast also pays tribute to another iconic World War Two bomber, the four-engined Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress. Our 25-page Spotlight section profiles the machine, the men behind it, its use in combat, and features exclusive colour artwork. COUNTDOWN TO D-DAY As we approach the 70th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy, we present a special section detailing how both sides planned their actions in the days and weeks leading up to June 6, 1944. STIRLING OF THE LAKE Lt Col Bengt Fransson recounts the tragic tale of a Short Stirling lost during the liberation of Norway. AUSTRALIAN WARBIRDS John Parker visits Ross Pay’s expanding stable of historic aircraft in New South Wales. BRONCO RETURNS The Bronco Demo Team is making a welcome return to the airshow circuit. Ben Dunnell talks to pilot Tony du Bruyn about his recovery from an accident and future plans for the team. We also take a special trip behind-the-scenes, visiting the RAF Museum’s rarely-seen storage facility at Stafford, and wrap up warm for two Cold War-themed night photography shoots at Farnborough and Bruntingthorpe. Shlomo Aloni looks at the unlikely use of the Harvard as an attack aircraft in Israeli hands, and we bring you news of the mighty Douglas DC-10 bowing out of civil service, and a Hawker Typhoon on its way to Canada. |
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| Features Stirling of the Lake Lt Col Bengt Fransson recounts the tragic tale of a Short Stirling lost during the liberation of Norway. By Royal Appointment HRH Prince Harry recently helped launch a project to help service personnel in need. Rachel Morris reports. Lightning by Night Two Cold War-themed photo shoots were held in February at Bruntingthorpe and Farnborough. Lancasters double up This summer two Avro Lancasters will fly together in British skies. Steve Beebee speaks to custodians at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum. Israeli Harvards Shlomo Aloni describes Israel’s use of the Harvard in combat. Return of the Bronco The Bronco Demo Team is making a welcome return to the airshow circuit. Ben Dunnell talks to pilot Tony de Bruyn. Prelude to D-Day A special section looking at how both sides geared up for the D-Day landings in 1944. Preparing the Way Air Cdre Graham Pitchfork describes how the Allies took the Luftwaffe apart in the build-up to the invasion. Fighting a Losing Battle The Luftwaffe’s efforts to prevent D-Day are examined by Chris Goss. Men Behind the Medals Parachute Training School instructor Bill Aldridge was a busy man in the run-up to D-Day. Graham Pitchfork tells of his pioneering work. Spotlight Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Origin and History We scrutinise the bomber’s history. B-17 in Pro¬ le Artwork of an RAF Flying Fortress Men Behind the B-17 Warren Thompson describes three hazardous raids over Europe. Contemporaries The B-17 Flying Fortress compared. Inside the B-17 Cutaway artwork of the Flying Fortress. In Combat Howard F Traeder tells James P Busha about a mission that went horribly wrong. Warriors A tribute to the dozen B-17s that still fly today. Regulars From the Workshop The Assault Glider Trust continues its pledge to remember the airborne operations of World War Two. Paul Fiddian reports. Australian Flying Museum John Parker visits Ross Pay’s expanding stable of historic aircraft in New South Wales. FlyPost and ‘Ops’ Board Readers’ letters and dates for your diary. RAF Museum – Stafford What’s seen on display at Hendon and Cosford is only the tip of the iceberg, as Ben Dunnell discovers during a visit to the RAF Museum’s storage facility in Stafford. Finals Spitfire SM845 at Duxford. | |||||
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At the heart of aviation heritage
Lu sur 7s7: Le MR opposé au projet d'investissement de la base de Melsbroek
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Video: "Belgian Air Force - Embraer ERJ 145 - GoPro Cockpit Camera"
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Aerobuzz : La Ferté-Alais commémore le D-Day.
- Le Dak sera cette année la star du show !
- Comme chaque année, des dizaines de milliers de personnes sont attendues le week end de Pentecôte sur l’aérodrome de Cerny.
- © Ph. Chetail / Aérobuzz.fr
Avec la commémoration du Débarquement en Normandie comme thème principal de ce meeting, l’un des plus spectaculaires tableaux du show mettra en scène un vol en formation de plus d’une dizaine de warbirds, dont 4 DC3/C47 Dakota. Un largage de parachutistes depuis ces appareils évoquera les opérations aéroportées du 6 juin 1944.
http://www.aerobuzz.fr/spip.php?breve3181
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WW1 : Archives numérisées des Cinémathèques sur la WWI
Forwarded message - From: Didier Campion
Chers Amis
Chers Amis
Vous avez lu dans la presse que les cinémathèques, grâce aux fonds européens, ont numérisées toutes les archives filmées et les ont mises en commun sur un seul site « EFG »
Voici le lien qui vous amène directement sur l’onglet aviation
Je crois pouvoir dire que c’est exceptionnel
Bien amicalement
Didier
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