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Terry Peters

Terry was born in the Fraser Valley, B.C. and grew up in Vancouver. He attended UBC and joined the RCAF in the Regular Officer Training Programme, through which he spent two summers training on Harvards in Alberta. Following graduation in Mechanical Engineering, he was posted to the Aeronautical Engineering School in Aylmer, Ontarto, from which he was posted to Air Material Command HQ at Rockcliffe. While there he acquired a Luscombe airplane which he used to take a memorable summer holiday, flying to the west coast via the southern United States and back across Canada.

After three years in Ottawa, …

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Don Buchan

Bio to come

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Kathryn Buchan

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October Overhauls

The Mk XVI Spitire sits in the fall sunshine, against a backdrop of the last of the coloured leaves. Photo HF.

The leaves continue to turn colours and fall gently from the trees as the flying continues to wind down for the season. 2012 gave Vintage Wings the opportunity to put another great and safe flying season under our belts. Hawk One, Yellow Wings, Gray Ghosts, Warbirds …

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A Special Blog from a Special Cadet: Introducing Zeke Ruddy

Zeke (rear cockpit) and pilot Peter Ashwood-Smith taxi for take-off

By Zeke Ruddy

My name is Zeke Ruddy and I have always dreamt of becoming a pilot. Last Saturday was one of my best days ever. I flew in Vintage Wings’ Fleet Finch from their Gatineau hangar to the Aviation Museum and back. It was awesome!

The Finch is a 2-seat open cockpit biplane trainer from WW2. It’s one of the famous yellow airplanes that were …

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What else is going on at Vintage Wings?

We all know that the Mustang has left the building, but what else is going on at Vintage Wings?

Lots! First off, our brand-new Events Calendar is up and running. It shows all of our flying activities, plus special events and volunteer opportunities. You can see details of the flying, in addition to being able to sign up for events and volunteering.

If it looks like we are really busy, well we are. Eighteen airplanes + beautiful weather = a busy time for all.

Check it out! http://www.vintagewingsmembers.ca/eventCalendar.cfm

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Stearman Ready to Head West

 

Did you know that the Vintage Wings Stearman is headed west this summer? After a winter snug in hangar at Gatineau, undergoing annual maintenance and a few minor tune-ups, the Stearman is ready to fly once more.

As soon as the weather warms up enough for open-cockpit flying (and after a quick oil change), a crew will leisurely hop-scotch her through Ontario, across the Prairies and over to her new home in Springbank, AB. There …

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Canadian Aviation Historical Society presents

Two upcoming presentations on Yellow Wings you won’t want ot miss, depending on where you reside in Canada.

First, in the western region:

And in Ottawa:

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Canadian Historical Aircraft Association grand opening with Veterans.

Veterans in front of the Stearman at the Canadian Historical Aircraft Association.

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Fairey Swordfish draws a large crowd at Warbirds in Review.


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