The Museum’s SE5A is on display in downtown Vancouver. The aircraft was taken to the Westin Bayshore for the media grand opening of HJU:Z Lounge on Thursday, November 16th. The name is a phonetic representation of the surname Hughes, as in Howard Hughes, the eccentric tycoon and aviation pioneer who stayed in the landmark hotel for six months in 1972. Hughes was besotted with the harbour seaplane ops which he could clearly see from his suite.
We wish HJU:Z the greatest success!
In April of 2017 the SE5A was shipped to France and flew in the Vimy Ridge Memorial remembrance. For a little aircraft it sure gets around. And yes, it is a flying replica of the WW1 aircraft. Come to the Museum in Langley and see more!
Where else in Canada, but Vancouver, could you have
flowers blooming just a few weeks before Christmas?
The Museum volunteer team with Manager, Dave Arnold, second from right.
The aviation experience level is probably hundreds of years…
The SE5A tucked away safely in a corner of the entrance to the Westin Bayshore in Vancouver.
For more on the Museum’s SE5A have a look at; SE5A Replica