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Wings of Honour-
A Century of the Royal Canadian Air Force
a full length movie on the history of the RCAF
click here to see this outstanding film
Next General Meeting is on Tuesday,
12 November at 19:00 hrs at RCL #147
410 Vincent St, Barrie
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Veterans' and Serving Members' Coffee Break RCL
Sunset Post, Branch 523, Victoria Harbour
1000 to 1400 hrs, 17 Sept 2024
Coffee, Tea and Lunch Provided
RCAF Time Capsule
by Randy Rice
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For Process to Access Service Records of Canadian Personnel Who Served in the First World War, Please CLICK HERE
International Women's Day 2024
Women Pilot Instructors at 15 Wing Moose Jaw
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RCL Beaverbrook Branch 316 in Waubaushene
Invites Veterans, Veteran's Spouses, Widows or Caregivers
to a Complimenatry Dinner, Friday, 1 November 2024
Newest 441 Wing Members
During the RCAFA 441 Wing September 10 meeting two new Wing members were inducted by RCAF Association Regional Director Les Ball. Left to right are Les Ball; new members Monika Sergeant and Wanda Beaudoin; and Wing Chair Bill Sergeant.
441 Wing Member of the Year 2024
During the RCAFA 441 Wing September 10 meeting Wing Secretary Andy Galton presented the Member of the Year Award to Norm Marion. Norm was also the guest speaker for that night, sharing his experiences as a UN peacekeeper in Cyprus in 1974.
Ontario Group Tommy Thomas Ambassador Award
Wing member Greg Merrill (left) was presented the Ontario Group Tommy Thomas Ambassador Award by Wing Chair Bill Sergeant. The award recognizes Greg's numerous contributions to the Air Cadets of Ontario for over three decades
On behalf of the town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, Wing member Ferguson Mobbs (left) presents a Certificate of Appreciation to Wing Chair Bill Sergeant in recognition for the Wing's support in the town's RCAF 100th Anniversary celebrations.
On behalf of the town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, Wing member Ferguson Mobbs (left) presents a Certificate of Appreciation to Wing member Murray Conley in recognition for the Wing's Color Party's participation in the town's RCAF 100th Anniversary parade and celebrations.
Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers
Early in the meeting the Wing Chair, Bill Sergeant, presented the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers to Joep Diening in recognition for his dedication and commitment to 441 Wing and to various other community organizations along with the associated certificate.
8 October Guest Speaker: LCol Thinh Nguyen, Commandant RCAF Academy, 16 Wing Borden
Guest Speaker Lieutenant-Colonel Nguyen talked about NORAD based on his own experience through two tours with NORAD in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Wing members enjoyed the presentation.
Wing Chair Bill Sergeant thanks Guest Speaker Lieutenant-Colonel Thinh Nguyen for his talk on NORAD.
441 Wing Regular Membership
Want to become a regular member of 441 Wing RCAFA?
For more information, and an application form,
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For A List of Services Provided by Veterans Affaires Canada
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We need your help !! We are hoping to build a memorial to our fallen in Cape Breton in honour of our Veterans who are buried overseas.
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Memorial website
Please Have A Look At These Items
PLEASE NOTE
Settlement finalized in $283M disabled veterans class action, but benefits policy change: here is the link:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/military-long-term-benefits-class-action-1.6962658
Key Dates for the 441 (Huronia) Wing Calendar:
To learn more about the issue of awarding the Victoria Cross in Canada, please check this link: https://legionmagazine.com/en/politics-racism-and-colonialism-awarding-the-victoria-cross/
441 Wing Aircraft of the Year
(as flown or supported by one of its members)
The Avro Lancaster as Maintained by our
'Mac' MacDonald
with 429 Bomber Sqn RAF
For some of his thoughts...CLICK HERE
The Link for the Veterans Club of Barrie is HERE
For additional details on the
Avro Lancaster Click Here and on the
Mynarski Lancaster still flying with the Canadian Warplane Heritage-CLICK HERE
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 147
Website Link- CLICK HERE
For more CF104 Stories from Art Cameron, CLICK Here and CLICK Here
Mynarski Lancaster
441 Wing Newsletters
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Edenvale Classic Aircraft Foundation
Other Wing Newsletters
Click here for article by Norm Marion entitled RUSTY ENGINES & KIDDIE PLANES: RCAF ASSOCIATION VOLUNTEERS HELP OUT
Click here for Other Wing Newsletters
News from 441 (Huronia) Wing Sponsored Units
714 (Wasaga Beach) Squadron RCAC
8th Barrie
1st Holly
1st Mapleview
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words for squadron website.
Please note: RCAF 441 (Huronia) Wing General Meetings now start at 1900 hrs
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Future Meetings will be hybrid - Executive and General - until further notice
Directors Meeting at 1800 hrs