ANOTHER “OPEN HOUSE” SATURDAY AUG. 18 10-2:30 241 O Photo by Brian Burke CANADIAN MUSEUM OF FLIGHT AND TRANSPORTATION Museum Storage Site, 13527 Crescent Road, Surrey, B.C. V4A 2W1 Ph: 278-9804, -531-2465 “MINI” NEWSLETTER – JULY 8, 1984

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THE MUSEUM NEWSLETTER is published quarterly by the Canadian Museum of Flight and Transportation, 13527 Crescent Road, Surrey, B.C., V4A 2W1, phone 531-2465. The reluctant editor is Rose Zalesky, at whom any bricks and bouquets are to be directed.

THE “MINI” NEWSLETTER (this is a “mini”) is published in the months when a regular newsletter is not printed, and is distributed to members only.

NEXT NEWSLETTER

Will go to press about Sept. 15th. Please send in articles or items of interest, letters to the editor, original cartoons, or ideas of what you would like to see in the newsletter. Don’t worry if your offer- ing isn’t a polished literary accomplish- ment, and it need not be typed, but we do have to be able to read it. We’ll edit.

BCRIC SHARES DONATION PROGRAM

In response to our request that members and interested friends turn over their 5 free BCRIC shares to CMFT in the hope that they may someday increase in value, many people have mentioned that this was indeed a great way to help the Museum at no cost to the donor. The problem is that only one person has so far turned in their certif- icate. Dig them up and send them in!

CANADA WORKS PROJECTS

Some of the projects are finished with others to end soon. We have accomplished a great deal this year, including a lot of work on the restoration of the Norseman, the Dageling Glider, the Tiger Moth, and some work on engines for display and for use. We’re got the library in shape, and work is well under way on programs to assist in records keeping for the museum library, archives, artifacts, stock and other data management.

GENERAL MEETINGS SCHEDULE

2 **NOTE: The Oct. 18 and May 16 meetings will probably be preempted in favor of the annual Fall and Spring Dinners the following Friday or Saturday. Will be announced.

TIGER MOTH AT EXPO PREVIEW

LOOK FOR CMFT’S MOTH SLATED FOR DISPLAY IN THE EXPO 86 DISPLAY MODULE ON SITE. IT IS EXPECTED TO BE THERE FOR SEVEN MONTHS AS A SAMPLE OF EXHIBITS.

MANNEQUINS AND UNIFORMS

CMFT HAS A GOOD COLLECTION OF UNIFORMS, ALTHOUGH WE STILL DO NOT HAVE ITEMS SUCH AS SHIRTS, TIES, SHOES, UNDERWEAP, SOCKS AND THE SMALL ITEMS MAKING UP THE PERSONAL MESS KITS. AND, TROUSERS ARE HARD TO FIND. WE ALSO NEED MANEQUINS ON WHICH TO DISPLAY THESE UNIFORMS. THEY NEED NOT BE IN PERFECT CONDITION. WE’LL FIX. WHILE WE PREFER FULL LENGTH MANEQUINS, TOP HALVES CAN BE USED AND ARE WELCOME.

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We’ll print your business card or a space with your name and pledge of support for $10 ($30 for a half page or $60 full).

ABBOTSFORD AIRSHOW ’84

CMFT will again be participating at the Abbotsford Air Show. Plans are to display the Tiger Moth and the Norseman on the tarmac along with the Fleet Finch, the Waco, and the S.E.5a between flying dis- plays. Selected other aircraft owned by members may also be included.

We will have the usual sales booth of- fering souvenirs, hats, T shirts, etc. This airshow is one of the most important fund-raising events of the year and requires the full support of the member- ship to make this event a success. Help is needed to get the airplanes and display booths ready, to transport and erect at the airport, and to dismantle and haul back to the storage site. The airplanes must be at Abbotsford on Wednesday and the booth no later than Thursday. Teardown Sunday evening.

In the past, we have attempted to obtain passes for the participants, but getting the passes to people and organ- izing this has proven to be a big problem and no promises as to passes are being made. We will try to get passes for the few people who help set up the display, and work at least one full day at the airshow. We need lots of help at the air show, mostly for information and security, as well as experienced sales people. Phone in your offer to help so that a schedule can be drawn up.

GIFT SHOP SUPPORT

CMFT HAS A SUPERB SELECTION OF AVIATION BOOKS, MANY OF WHICH ARE OUT OF PRINT AND VERY HARD TO GET, POSTERS, TEE SHIRTS, CHINA AND ALL KINDS OF AVIATION RELATED MATERIALS, INCLUDING RCAF MEMORABILIA FOR SALE. Your purchases in the Gift Shop generate a profit for the museum, which is used in its entirety for restoration and procurement of artifacts.

TOUR GUIDES NEEDED FOR WEEK- END TOURS

A good deal of interest in the CMFT has been generated by the Open House and visitors want to visit the storage site on weekends. The site is open from 11 to 3:00 every Sat. and Sun. Tour guides are needed. Signs describing the airplanes, and a corresponding printed sheet for dis- tribution is being prepared. We are still trying to persuade Jerry Vernon to tape one of his famous tours to make it easier yet. We will be open through October 28, and it takes two guides plus one person in the gift shop, or 6 people per weekend. Hours are from 11 to 3 pm. PLEASE OFFER YOUR HELP!

ALBERTA AIR SHOW

We’ll be taking a display/sales booth to the Alberta Air Show Aug. 4th and 5th. Current plans call for the borrowing (yet again) Mr. Mairs’ van and one more veh- icle, preferably a station wagon or van, and four people to do it all. If you’d like to help, and we would like your help, please offer your van or yourself. Soon.

WINE AND CHEESE PARTY AND OPEN HOUSE “POSTMORTEM”

WINE AND CHEESE PARTY AND OPEN HOUSE “POSTMORTEM” SET FOR THURSDAY EVENING, JULY 19TH, AT 7:30 P.M., AT THE STORAGE SITE AT 13527 CRESCENT ROAD, SURREY.

ONLY MEMBERS WHO HELPED OUT AT OPEN HOUSE ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. NO CHARGE OF COURSE. COME WITH YOUR SUGGESTIONS OF HOW TO IMPROVE THE EVENT.

PLEASE PHONE IF YOU ARE COMING SO WE WILL KNOW HOW MUCH FOOD TO LAY IN.

3RD ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE SUPER SUCCESS

This year’s “OPEN HOUSE” was by far the “best yet”. Held June 23 and 24th, the two day event attracted about 12,000 people. The weather co-operated, the many organizations whose participation was necessary for success all came through with flying colours, and our own volunteers somehow managed to get the huge task of cleaning up the yard, tidying up the buildings, arranging for and preparing the food, parking, traffic, and the many other details that are necessary to make an event of this magnitude go.

To all of you who helped in the preparatory work, especially, a warm thank you. Thanks also to those of you who spent the entire day working frantically trying to keep up with the work and didn’t even get the opportunity to view the exhibits and watch the events.

The people in the food concession had an especially difficult job, and parking took a great deal of effort. WELL DONE! –

Highlights of the event were, in addition to our own collection being on display (including the Waco and the SES), were the dozens of vintage cars provided by the Vintage Car Club, the rare antique and vintage motorcycles provided by Trev Deeley and Dave Mitchell, restored. Indian motorcyles from the “Laughing Indian Riders” motorcyle club with their beautiful “Indians”, the fire truck provided by the Transportation Collection, and of course the hot air balloon rides provided by Pegasus Ballooning Ltd. Everybody loved the parachute “drop-in” and we thank the Pacific Skydivers Parachute Club for helping to make these two days memorable.

The Riverside Flyers, the Radio Controlled Flying Club of B.C., the B.C. Society of Model Engineers, the Valley Boat Club, and others brought out their model airplanes, boats and locomotives, which were all very popular exhibits. The boat club operated their ships in the pond to the delight of visitors.

Thanks to the Western Warbirds, The Swift Birds, and the “mystery” Fairchild 24 who did Flypasts for us. The flypasts were a special feature of the day.

Information on various aviation oriented non-profit organizations was available.

This year’s production of the WWI dogfight skit included the conquering hero “Snoopy” and as usual made headlines.

The Sunday evening barbecue was attended by 120 people, and all in all, we can all be very proud of the event.

Admission was free, with those wishing to donate being allowed to do so. The funds generated by the food booth, Wilma’s popular tee-shirt booth, the gift shop and donations will allow us to carry on with the Norseman restoration for a short while longer and provided the necessary funds to lay in the stock for the Alberta and Abbotsford Air Shows.

PERSUADE A FRIEND TO BECOME A MEMBER OR SUPPORTER.

WINE & CHEESE PARTY JUL 19 7:30 PM AND OPEN HOUSE POST-MORTEM. SEE ELSEWHERE THIS NEWSLETTER

STOL TIGER?

Crescent Farm Seaplane Base. Tiger Moth CF-FUG floats in the pond at the storage site. It is attracting a great deal of attention, with the most often asked question being “How did you get it in there?” Ask Mark Zalesky

NORSEMAN RESTORATION

We have asked Austin Airways and the former owner Jack Austin to fund the cost of the very expensive original Austin Air- ways color scheme of Red and Black on Nor- seman CFBSC, but have had no reply to date. If you would like to see this airplane in its authentic original colors, your donation of the cost of approximately $1,500. would be welcomed. Alternatively, it will be painted in the standard Norse- man civilian colors of yellow with red, green or black trim. Cost about the same.

STILL NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE RESTORATION of the Norseman are: Brakes (the complete wheel units), 30″ wheels and tires, an oil tank, instruments, seats, propellor and experienced labour.

DEHAVILLAND CHIPMUNK SPONSOR

CMFT IS LOOKING FOR A SPONSOR TO ENABLE US TO PURCHASE A DEHAVILLAND CHIP- MUNK. $15,000 is required to complete the 6 transaction. Your participation is invited, either by donation of the entire amount or any part of it.

WANTS AND NEEDS

CMFT NEEDS A FEW ARTICLES TO MAKE FUTURE OPEN HOUSES BETTER AND EASIER TO PREPARE FOR. IF YOU CAN HELP OUT BY DONATING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, IT WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED. NEEDED ARE:

• SEVERAL HAND COUNTERS
• A P.A. SYSTEM OR PARTS FOR ONE
• A GAS-POWERED HAND MOWER
• A WEED EATER, (ONE ELECTRIC, AND ONE GAS POWERED CAPABLE OF TAKING A BRUSH BLADE)

ALSO NEEDED FOR MALL DISPLAYS, SCHOOL AND OTHER FUNCTIONS WHERE CMFT IS INVITED TO MAKE PRESENTATIONS IS A SMALL COLOR TV, WITH OR WITHOUT A VIDEO RECORDER. CONTINUOUS FILM SHORTS AND CLIPS OF CMFT EVENTS ARE VERY WELL RECEIVED, AND ARE AN EXCELLENT WAY TO PROMOTE THE MUSEUM.

FORT LANGLEY SITE PURCHASE

CMFT IS LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO “BUY IN” AND MAKE THE PURCHASE OF A LARGE TRACT OF LAND POSSIBLE. IF YOU HAVE SOME MONEY TO INVEST IN LAND, LETS TALK IT OVER.

VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT

CMFT’s success to date is due to the unstinting assistance of volunteers. We need you more than ever. Please offer your help. The majority of volunteers are unskilled at restoration, but want to become involved, and need someone with experience to show them how. We ask that you offer your help in the many other areas where help is needed, especially in general “handy andy” work such as sorting, cataloging and moving parts, and preservation work.

CMFT expects to be relocated from the Crescent Road storage site within 3 years, necessitating a great deal of work. Give us a hand. Workbees every Sat. & Sun. 9-3 Those of you who prefer desk work, there is always work to do in the library, the office, with the growing photo collection, and a steady job looking after member- ships. Phone Rose for a warm welcome.

GET INVOLVED! EXPERIENCE NOT NECESSARY! ENTHUSIASM IS!

STORAGE SITE EXPROPRIATION

STORAGE SITE EXPROPRIATION

Surrey is still proceeding with the expropriation of the property at 13527 Cres cent Road, which houses the museum collection, the library and the administration offices. No terms have yet been agreed on and no tenure has been set. We will keep you informed of any news, so please ignore the many rumours that are flying around.

1958 CESSNA 172 FOR SALE

Member Ted Harris is offering his 172 for sale, with a portion of the proceeds to be donated to the Museum. The airplane is meticulously cared for and we do not hesitate to recommend it for anyone thinking of an economical, practical four- place. This is the ideal airplane for the weekend flyer, or for the person with an aviation career in mind to build up time. Call Ted direct at (604) 534-7568 or the Museum at 531-2465 or 278-9804 1958 CESSNA 172, Total time since new 3700 hrs, 1530 hours since major on Continental 145 hp engine. Polished aluminum with red and white trim, good glass, tires and interior. Wheel pants, spinner, Bendix ADF, NavCom 300, ELT, C. of A. til July 1985. Never damaged, always hangared. Best offer over $9,500.

MUSEUM PASSES 1.000 MEMBERSHIP MARK!!

we signed up the 1,000th member at the Open House, with new memberships rolling in all the time. Promote the museum, and what we are trying to accomplish to your friends, your acquaintances, and your neighbours, and ask them to join. We’re really rolling now, and the momentum will increase when we are established at our new home, be it at Fort Langley airstrip or some other location. It’s a great time to get involved.

EXPROPRIATION PROTEST LETTERS

Have you written your letter to the Hon. Bill Ritchie protesting the expropriation of the farm storage site on Crescent Road? If not, please do so. Your letter may help to stop the proceedings.

CMFT OPEN HOUSE AN UNPRECEDENTED SUCCESS

NEARLY 12,000 VISITORS visited the CMFT “OPEN HOUSE on June 23 and 24th. Several of the dozens of restored Vintage cars that were on hand are displayed alongside CMFT’s Tiger Moth. The tail of the salvaged Stranraer can be seen just above the Howard DGA15P wingtip, and to the left of the T33 jet trainer.

We’ll be doing it all again on SATURDAY, AUGUST 18TH. If you missed the June 23 & 24 dates, plan to come. Bring your friends or invite them to attend.

ANOTHER OPEN HOUSE AUG. 18

The WHITE ROCK EXPO COMMITTEE has asked the Museum to participate in this summer’s pre-EXPO celebrations.as a continuing community service. As their share in making the program a success, CMFT has agreed to stage another “OPEN HOUSE”, with the date set for SATURDAY, AUGUST 18TH, 10 TO 2:30.

There will be the usual displays of CMFT airplanes, other groups will be participating, including vintage cars, motorcycles, etc in short, much the same as – the very successful June 23 & 24th event.

Food will be served all day, and Capt. Bill Thompson will be presenting the “Snoopy and the Red Baron” skit again. (He needs a new “squadron leader” – applications are being taken now. no experience necessary)

Lots of help will be needed to make the event a success. We need people to work in the food booth, the information booth, help with security and parking. Virtually all the back-breaking cleanup work has been done, but we will need a full complement of people on the day of the event. Please mark your calendar now and turn out to make this one as successful as the last.

PLEASE PHONE IN YOUR OFFER TO HELP. THE MORE PEOPLE WHO OFFER THE SHORTER THE SHIFTS, SO THAT WE CAN ALL ENJOY THE EXHIBITS, ATTRACTIONS, AND EVENTS.