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  • Newsletter No. 21 June, 1983

    Newsletter No. 21 June, 1983

    Museum Newsletter CANADIAN MUSEUM OF FLIGHT AND TRANSPORTATION No. 21 June, 1983 ZENITH 5555 -See Page 4 President’s Report This has been a year of unprecedented growth for the Canadian Museum of Flight and Transportation. As Canada weathers its worst economic crisis in 50 years, the museum has managed to surge ahead, thanks to the…

  • “MINI” NEWSLETTER SEPT 22/83

    “MINI” NEWSLETTER SEPT 22/83

    “MINI” NEWSLETTER SEPT 22/83 Canadian Museum of Flight and Transportation 11040 Cambie Road, Richmond, B.C., V6X 1L2 (604) 278-9804 MOSQUITO OVERHAUL OPEN HOUSE – OCT. 22, 1983 at Masqui, The third annual Fall Open House is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 22, from 10 A.M. to 2 P.. If you’re interested in the progress of this…

  • BCATP

    BCATP

    The British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP) In the Beginning … In 1936, the British proposed setting up Royal Air Force aircrew training schools in Canada, for Canadian and British aircrew. However, at that time, it was not considered urgent and the idea was not well received in Canada, so no action was taken. Canadians…

  • Fairchild Cornell

    Fairchild PT-26B Cornell By 1941 the Tiger Moth and Fleet Finch basic trainers were becoming outdated and the RCAF needed a more advanced trainer. The RCAF decided on a development of the Fairchild PT-19 trainer design. The RCAF version featured an enclosed cockpit, an improved heating system and equipment changes along with a Ranger piston…