Track CF-TCC as it makes it's "Trans-Canada" Tour
As announced (above) in our Air Canada News block, CF-TCC is back in the air again.
As part of the tour, the vintage 10-seat aircraft will overnight in Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, Winnipeg, Thunder Bay, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Halifax. The plane may also make a fuel stop in your community. Look out Calgary, Sudbury, Quebec City, and possibly more! Aviation enthusiasts may track the aircraft's movements by its registration, CF-TCC, and look out for the silver aircraft in the skies as follows:
- This week: B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan
- Week of September 11: Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario
- Week of September 23: Ontario, Quebec, Maritimes, and returns to Manitoba.
See full article by following this link
You can also follow the route of CF-TCC by visiting www.flightaware.com/live/flight/CFTCC or clicking on the image below.
Captains of the Clouds
I think that I live a normal lifestyle for today. I sit in front of my computer working on a project (such as the next NetLetter edition) with my cell phone close by (to check text messages) and my wide screen TV a few feet away so that I can watch the news, a sports event or a movie.
Occasionally, I take a break to play a game of Sudoku on my tablet or eat a meal (while watching YouTube). Fortunately, I need to buy food so I either walk or cycle to the store. (Seriously though, I try to exercise at least two hours a day.)
While working on my article for NL 1373 a few weeks ago, I was channel surfing and noticed an interesting movie titled “Captains of the Clouds” playing on Turner Classic Movies. Filmed in 1941 just before the United States entered WWII, the film is an obvious attempt to justify their eventual entry into the war and there are references to Americans coming north to join the RCAF, however, by the time the film was released in 1942 the US had been brought in to the war. The film was produced by Warner Brothers studio (Jack Warner was born in London, Ontario) and stars some of Hollywood’s biggest stars of the time, including screen legend James Cagney.
Although, the film has a hokey plot with a completely unnecessary romantic back story, it does have some remarkable aerial footage shot in and around North Bay and Trenton, Ontario and an appearance by Canadian flying ace, Billy Bishop, playing himself during a graduation ceremony.
The movie was shot in technicolor and was the first “Hollywood” production to be filmed entirely in Canada and does pay very respectful tribute to the particpation of the Royal Canadian Air Force to the war effort and ends with a voice over of a snippet from the famous "Never Surrender" speech by Sir Winston Churchhill.
I don’t have NetFlix (that would be overload) but I think that the movie is available through steaming services and will probably appear on TCM from time to time.
Click the links below for more information.
IMDb.com
Wikipedia.org
IMPDb.org (images of aircraft used in the film).
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The Annual Central Ontario Pionairs Spring Luncheon took place on May 11th, 2017, and saw a record attendance of 167 Pionairs and guests. Shirlee Schacter sends this report and some photos of the event - This year's luncheon was held at the Royal Ontario Golf Club on Trafalgar Road in Hornby, Ontario. One of the perks of the luncheon was a complimentary wine-tasting of select red and white wines which was, indeed, very popular!! Chef Mat Woods and his staff prepared a fabulous array of hot and cold buffet selections and really kept on top in replenishing. With all the positive feedback, the Royal could become a District favorite |
 Check-In Crew, Laurel, Maureen and Sheila. Shirlee Schacter captured her own image in the mirror. |
 Event Chair, Valdy, checking in on things with Cathy, Jean, Gary and Lillian. |
 Sharing some memories, no doubt, Gloria, Gayle and Nualla. |
 Susie, Linda and Karen, joined by Ladies Lunch Group Leader Anne. |
 Ticket sales “pros” for Special Draw; Chuck, Peter and Dean. |
 “Waterloo” Jack (winner of $200 Cash Draw), Roger, Gary (New Burloak Coffee Group Host) and Gordon. |
 New Burloak Coffee Group host, Janice, holding court with Diana, Sandra, Willie, Karen and Pat. |
 Doing their part to help the cause; Susan, Donna, Gail and France. |
This cartoon by Ken Biggers from the "Parts & Pieces" issue October 1988.
Note: I had the pleasure of working with Ken Biggers in YYZ Stores until I transferred to YVR in 1995. Ken's obvious artistic talent and sense of humour are sure to be appreciated by anyone who has known him.
I have not been able to find any information on Ken in the internet. Can anyone advise if Ken is still with us and, if so, where he has retired to.
Thanks,
Wayne
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Aklak Air is wholly owned by Inuvialuit Joint Venture Company. Fleet consists of one Cessna 185 with a cancelled certificate. On 4 November 2010, a hangar fire at Inuvik (Mike Zubko) Airport destroyed three aircraft operated by Aklak Air. (Source: Wikipedia) |
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AEROMÉXICO CONNECT have leased two more ex-Air Canada E190s (068/146) from Nordic Aviation Capital. (SpeedNews Aug/17) |
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