Canadian Museum of Flight and Transportation

11040 Cambie Road, Richmond, B.C., V6X 1L2 (604) 278-9804 Aug. 24, 1983

NEXT QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER

Will he distributed about October 1st. This “Mini” is to keep you informed of what is happening at your Museum.

NEXT GENERAL MEETING

Will be held at 13527 Crescent Rd., Surrey, (1 miles W. of King George Highway on the road to Crescent Beach) at 8:00 p.m., Thursday, SEPT. 15, 1983. Please attad ant bring a guest. The business portion of the meeting will be very brief, limited to short reports, to allow time for members and guests to meet, and for general discussion. We will have a slide or film or perhaps a speaker.

ABBOTS FORD AIR SHOW

As usual, this is the major fund-raising event of the year. 1983 was the best yet, but represented far more effort than ever before. Special thanks to those of you who turned out to help with the many hours of preparatory work in the weeks prior to the show itself. Some of these same people also put in three 12-hour days during the airshow itself. Thank you Ross Gregory, Gary Gibson, Gordon Moore, Monty Montezuma, John Moutray, April Zalesky, Karen Wright, Mark Zalesky and of course our special thanks to the Thompsons from Pender llarbour who spent four days here going full tilt. Also thanks to Rob Kimmerly,Jim Kneesch, Dave O’Byrne and Jerry Vernon for prep work and help during the sbw itself. Jeand Roh Prior, Sandra Eleanor Spence, Yvonne Thompson, Mike and Brian Weeks, Gordon Fritsch, Jim Cline, Wayne Cromie, Ted Harris, Ron Krywiak, Leora Warner, Jeff Cooper, Griz Lyne, Don Lott, Bob Levitt, and the Zalesky’s all there. A surprising number of members who we hadn’t hear from all year phoned to help at the show, but when it was discovered that there were only 5 passes for all those people never did turn up. No thanks to you guys we’re not going to grow that way, and it sure meant lots of work and long hours for those who did help out.

WEST OAKS MALL DISPLAY

A display at the Abbotsford shopping centre Aug. 9 to 1 th brought in the usual contacts and added to our operating fund account.A disappointing volunteer turnout. The shopping centre displays are a very important function and need your support. Our very special thanks to Jim Cline, Jeff Cooper, Griz Lyne, April Zaleky and Donna Sambrooke who comprised the entire staff for one week. With 3 nights open to 9:30 and Mallopening at 8:00, those were long hours for some of these people. On display was the Radioplane target drone, now freshly painted (thank you, Mark Zalesky, and his boss Dan Amor for putting up with the mess in the shop while the job underway), the Bolingbroke nose section, and the usual “mini gift shop”.

WORK DEES

Although scheduled for every weekend, very few people turned out. To those of you who did, and got a lot accomplished…thank you. Those of you who are really, serious about help please turn up at the RECOVERY AND RESTORATION MEETING mentioned later this newsletter.

NORS IAN AND 11-21 HELICOPTER HAULING

Still looking for a truck and trailer, (and the people) to haul these airplanes from Ontario, preferably before the snow flies this fall. Attend the Sept. 17th meeting, or preferably call before then if you can offer anything.

STRANRA ER RECOVERY

The full story of the herculean effort to recover the Q.C.A. Stranraer from up-coast and deliver to the storage site will be in the next newsletter. Thanks as usual to Bill and Wilma Thompson, whose towboat, barge, crane and other assorted equipment were put at the disposal of CMFT for the job, tlius saving the Museum many thousands of dollars. Thanks also to George and Pern Wren, Pat and Mike Thompson, and Mark Farley. It’s now on the dyke, awaiting moving to the storage area, and needs lots of work. Come out and help out, as we must clean it up and stop further damage from corrosion.

LIBRARY & OFFICE ASSISTANCE

Sound like a broken record? Could be, but there have been no offers. of help in the office or the library, and to make matters worse, students hired to work had to put in extra volunteer hours because our own membership hasn’t come through. Those of you who are out of work especially this is an opportunity to get valuable training at the same time you help out the Museum. We pass out free memberships to students on the understanding that they work a certain number of hours at the Museum where are you?

OPEN HOUSE 1983

A huge success! An estimated 4,000 people attended the one day effort, and we had wonderful co-operation from the weather. Plans are already under way for next year’s two-day affair. Thank you to the many people and organizations that helped out. Thanks especially to those who worked like beavers tidying up the yard. You did a wonderful job. Thanks also to those of you who slaved over hot deep fat fryers and griddles, peeled hundreds of potatoes and onions, and served the food, looked after parking, security, announcing, tours and the dozens of other jobs required. We can’t thank you enough, and there are far too many to list here. Please be with us again next year.

RICHMOND SQUARE MALL DISPLAY

Once again, the usual super support from the aviation-oriented people of Richmond and Richmond Square management. The Roly nose, Target drone, the “Phoenix” Tiger Moth, a 1920’s truck (loaned to us by Tom Mairs) and our usual travelling “store”. The usual problem. with manning the booth, which means long hours for those who do come out. It’s not hard work much of it involves standing around answering questions- please make yourself available as the Museum needs the exposure (and the revenue).

RESTORATION PROJECTS UNDERWAY

Most of the restoration projects on a “hold” situation over the summer. Projects include the Bolingbroke, Pou de Ciel, Vampire, Cornell, Dageling glider, Lanc. gun turret, and now the Stranraer. Please come to the Sept. 17th meeting to work out schedules and crews.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY TOURS OF THE STORAGE SITE.

Because of repeated telephone and personal requests, we invite interested visitors to tour Saturdays and Sundays from 11 to 3 pm. Volunteer tour guides are needed to keep the program working. Please offer your help. Phone Rose at 531-2465, or 531-3744. It’s not hard to do. If you are unsure, go along as a “visitor” on a couple of tours first. There are good “handouts” for visitors to make the job easier. Two people are required. The tours take about a half-hour, and visitors like to browse in the gift shop.

NEXT MERTING SEPT. 15TH. NEXT RECOVER AND RESTORATION MELT SHPT 17.

The CANADIAN MUSEUM OF FLIGHT AND TRANSPORTATION is a non-profit society dedicated to the preservation of aviation and transportation heritage. Charitable status allows for the issuance of tax-deductible receipts for donations of goods and money. It is governed by a Board of 20 Directors, divided 15 for the lower mainland area and 5 for the Vancouver Island area, elected annually. Blections held April.

1983-84 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

• Cromie, Wayne, 8580 Osgood P1., Richmond, B.C., Partsman.
• Duncan, Bruce, 2080 McLennan Ave., Richmond, B.C. Sale sman
• Swartz, Ken, Student 3910 Southridge Ave.,W.Vancouver
• Kennedy, Rob, 8520 Osgood P1, Richmond, B.C. Supervisor
• Griesbeck, Werner 2442 Lilac Cr., Abbotsford, B.C. Transport Cana
• Thompson, W.A. Box 48, Garden Bay, B.C. Master Mariner
• Stunden, Ron 10280 Shell Rd., Richmond, B.C. Technician
• Jackson, Barry 650 Westview Shopping Centre, W.V. Contractor
• Zalesky, Edward 13527 Crescent Road, Surrey, B.C. Parts Dealer
• Zalesky, Rose 13527 Crescent Road, Surrey, B.C. Office Manager
• Jones, David 545 View Royal, Victoria, B.C. Civil Servant
• Lyne, John F. 302 7840 Lochside Dr., Victoria Postal Service
• Hatch, Adele 1250 Rublin St., Victoria, B.C. Housewife
• O’Byrne, Dave 908 Darwin Ave., Victoria, B.C. Sales Agent

ITS OFFICERS, who are appointed, are

• Zalesky, Edward President
• Duncan, Bruce Vice-President :
• Zalesky, Rose Secretary-Treasurer
• Jones, Dave Chairman, Van couver Island
• Peter Knowles Vice-Chairman, Vancouver Island (Acting)
• Hatch. Adele Public Relations, Vancouver Island

COMMITTEE HEADS, who are appointed, and attend Directors Meetings:

• Kennedy, Rob Newsletter Manning,
• Wayne Recovery & Hauling
• Dani, Gordon Special Events
• Vernon, Jerry Research
• Swartz, Ken Communications

NOTICE OF DIRECTORS MEETING CHANGE:

The regular (Sept. 5th) meeting has been post-poned to SEPT. 6th, Time as usual 7:30 p.m., at Crescent Road storage site.

PORT LANGLEY AIRPORT ACQUISITION PROGRESS

Nothing to report. Still not enough money available to follow thru on the purchase, and no word regarding our request for assistance from the Provincial Government. While the Granville Island site will give us much-needed visibility and access to large numbers of people, there are no facilities for a serious work-shop or space for storage, or the runway needed to fulfill our objective of becoming an operating museum. Fort Langley is still the ideal spot for the main thrust of operation, and an ideal adjunct to the strategically located Granville Island operation. Both are needed, so let’s all keep working on ways and means of making it all happen. Keep the small donations and loans coming in. They all add up.

NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING.

There is still time to send in your business card, or letterhead, for a $10. spot in the upcoming Quarterly. A half-page is $60, and a full page $120. If you simply want to indicate your support, we’ll print your name and support message.

TRADESMEN AND CONTRACTORS

We are in the process of preparing cost estimates for the renovation of the Granville Island building. If you can bid on roofing, cement, glazing, sandblasting, structural repairs to the building, doors, interior finishing, wiring, plumbing and such, please get in touch immediately.

NORSEMAN RESTORATION

The Museum is in the process of acquiring a NOORDUYN NORSEMAN. This airplane has been restored up to recover. We’re looking for experienced fabric and dope people to work on the airplane, and will try to arrange some compensation for the right person. If you know someone who can work full time on the project, please let us know. Lots of work for inexperienced volunteers if the right supervisor can be found, as well.

C.M.F.T. CONTINUES TO GROW..WE NOW HAVE MORE THAN 800 MEMBERS. OUR COLLECTION OF AIRPLANES IS EXPANDING AND WEB ARE ABLE TO OFFER MORE SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC (TRAINING, RESEARCH FACILITIES). 1983 HAS BREN A GREAT YEAR AND PROMIS RS TO GET EVEN BETTER. WATCH FOR LOTS OF GOOD THINGS TO HAPPEN, BUT PLEASE KEEP UP YOUR SUPPORT. YOUR MEMBERSHIP AND YOUR PARTICIPATION ARB THE STRENGTH AND BACKBONE OF YOUR MUS EUM. WB RB BUILDING AN ORGANIZATION OF WHICH WE CAN BR VERY PROUD. PARTICIPATION IS THE KEY WORD – LET’S HAVE LOTS OF IT.

WANTS AND NEEDS DEPARTMENT

We still need all the same things – typewriter (the electronic sort that can be hooked up to a computer), a better computer, a P.A. system, shop and hand tools, shop materials, copy paper and supplies, a video camera and recorder, and dark room equipment. If you don’t know of any that are available in exchange for a tax receipt, how about offering one to us at a discount?

YOU’D LIKE TO HELP AND FEEL GUILTY BECAUSE YOU CAN’T???

Don’t feel guilty. If you really cannot spare the time (and we recognize that many of you can t), help by keeping your member ship current, and by taking every opportunity to tell people about your Museum.

GRANVILLE ISLAND DISPLAY OPPORTUNITY

A large building on Granville Island has been made available to CMFT if we can raise sufficient money to renovate the building and assure the owners that we will be able to maintain and operate it once displays are in. Displays of all transportation items are required, so co-operation with other transportation preservation groups is a requirement. Anyone willing to help with the co-ordination and fund-raising involved in this very large undertaking please of fer your help. If you have offered help in the past, please offer it again. Rose does not love the time to follow up old offers as circumstances change and often old offers are withdrawn, resulting in much wasted time on the phone. More on this subject in the upcoming Quarterly.

MEMBERSHIP DUES:

We don’t send out reminders, so please check your mailing label. The date in the upper right hand corner indicates the date your membership expires. Please renew today. Dues are $15. per year for general, $100. for Corporate and $300 for lifetime.

CAPA (CANADIAN AERONAUTICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY) CONFERENCE, JULY 183

A very successful meeting with lots of exchange of ideas and discussions on problems and successes. The visitors who came from as far as Shearwater, N..S. were taken to Seattle for a sneak pre-vue of the “Red Sarn” (Pacific Museum of Flight) due to open Sept.

ORGANIZATION OF MILITARY MUSEUMS CONPITENCE, JULY 1983 (VICTORIA)

Several rep’s from CMIT, including Jerry Vernon who stayed the entire week, and gave a presentation on CMP.

DONATIONS OF BOOKS, MAGAZIN ES, TOOLS, AND MEMORABILLIA

continue to come in. Thanks to all of you who turned out your attics to bring out nostalgia items for our library and newsletter files. Please keep the books and magazines coming your Library is better organized every day and fast becoming the best. Books, technical information, photos, newsletters, brochures, all needed. A few of the recent donors are Tony Sandhurst, Griesbeck, Pat Leslie, Moutray, Mrs. C. A. Stewart, Bud Beaton, Bob Banford, Marjorie Nicol, N.L. MacIntrye, Lin Moore, Bill McGarrigle, Doug Moorehouse, Bernie Tully, Ken Swartz, Leonard Harber, Reg Waite, Bev Sherman, Bert Prothero, Ross Kimmerly, Barl Gerow, Mrs. J. B. Barnes, Maurice Addison, Ilarry Fordham, John Churchill, Mike Macgowan, Gary Warnock, Bill Lamberton, Art Seller, Donna Sambrooke, John and Joyce Tarvin, and others who have dropped off material and didn’t wait for acknowledgement,

ARTICLES FOR THE NEWSLETTER

A few articles are being turned in for the newsletter. We need more, especially on local and Canadian aviation history. If you have a story to share and can’t write, give us a phone call, and we’ll have someone interview and help with the writing.

VIDEO TAPES

CMFT is hoping to (eventually) purchase a VHS camera and recorder, to record all the events of its growth. In the meantime, we want to start building up a library of aviation material. Please send in a list of the movies, documentaries, and features you have in your own collection, so that we can bring our list of available material up to date.

“I wonder why they say you shouldn’t tom by the tailwheel when the tailplane’s off. To me she seems as light as a feather.””

CANADIAN MUSEUM OF FLIGHT AND TRANSPORTATION

• SEPT. 15, 1983
  • General Meeting 8:00 p.mn, at 13527 Crescent Road, Surrey, B.C., Everyone welcome.
• SEPT. 17, 1983
  • Special Meeting to organize restoration projects and recovery trips. Turn up at 9:30 at the farm storage site on Crescent Road if you want to get involved.
• ANNUAL PALL DINNER SOCIAL
  • Date will be set at general meeting. Probably around the end of September, A purely social economy barbecue at the farm. Guests welcome.
• PREB WINE AND CHEESE PARTY FOR VOLUNTEERS
  • Date will be set at general meeting. A way of saying thank you to the many people who make our Museum a success. Bring your wife, husband, girl or hoy friend. No shop talk unless you want it that way.