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Fleet Finch
Fleet 16B Finch Mk II The Fleet 16B Finch II is a progressive development of the original Consolidated Fleet primary trainer, manufacture of which was commenced in Canada by Fleet Aircraft in 1930. A total of 431 Finch trainers were built for the RCAF between 1939 and 1941. Essentially similar to the Fleet 10, the…
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Out in the cold…
Recently, an event necessitated the removal of some of the fleet that were snugly housed in the hangar. Here they are with brave smiles on their faces, waiting for their turn to come inside again. The Waco AQC-6 in the chill December air. The SE5a keeps company with the Museum’s Harvard II on the rainy…
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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…
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Remembering Ken Smith
Remembering Ken Smith Ken was a longtime supporter of the Museum and, over the years, especially during the first decade of the 2000s, he attended many of the Museum’s events (dinners, fundraisers, Member fly days, etc.). His enthusiasm for aviation and the Museum was heartfelt and genuine. The photo of Ken was taken in 2004 on…
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Volunteer Saturday
The Museum has announced ‘Volunteer Saturday’ as a regular feature to accomodate those unable to come on weekdays. This will take place on the third Saturday of each month – upcoming September 17, October 15 etc. We will be tackling all sorts of tasks around the museum ranging from dusting artifacts to restoring airplanes, and everything in between.…
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Around the hangar
Summer is a busy time for families to reconnect, but our dedicated group of volunteers still manage to keep projects on the front burner at the Museum. Here’s a sample; The Fleet Finch is readied for a flight. An excited passenger gives a ‘thumbs up’ before pilot, Bill and prop-swinger, Dave set the time machine…
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Remembrance Day 2018
The Museum participated in flyovers in the Fraser Valley. The Fleet Finch is warmed up by pilot, Bill Findlay. The classic design with aKinner 5-cylinder radial engine and the wooden propeller are evident. The 1940 Finch moves out for the flight… …and soars into the sunny sky. The Museum’s Sopwith Pup also gets airborne for…
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Boundary Bay Airshow 2018
The annual airshow at Boundary Bay – to the southeast of Vancouver International Airport – was a great success. Not only was the weather excellent, but the participation by international organizations and the public was first class. The Museum flew three of its collection from Langley to the airshow – the 1940 Fleet Finch biplane,…
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Pitt Meadows Fly-in
On 2 June, 2018 the Museum participated in a fly-in at Pitt Meadows Airport. The Museum’s Sopwith Pup and Fleet Finch act as guardians to the CMF sales tent. The Museum’s Fleet Canuck returns to Pitt Meadows in the same coloursthat were worn by the Aero Club of BC’s training aircraft in the 1960s. Langley…
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In the Hangar
Technical projects continue steadily in and around the hangar. The restoration of the Museum’s DH82C Tiger Moth has taken a step forward with the completion of the repairs to the forward fuselage and the application of the yellow finish. Of course, underneath the standard Air Force trainer colour are layers of finish and UV protection…
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The Big Chill
This event on Saturday, 29 July was a day out for aircraft fans – and ice-cream lovers! The program started with the ageless aviation event of a fabric-covered biplane being started by hand in front of the crowd. The cry of ‘Contact’ was followed by the mellow rumble of the Finch’s 5-cylinder Kinner radial. A…