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July 29, 2004 at 1:42 am in reply to: CH-113 Labrador Helicopter Retirement: #1820386

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The crew for the retirement ceremony display at CFB Trenton were Capt Mark Levesque (Aircraft Commander), Capt Livio Paronuzzi (Flight Officer), Sgt Kevin Gray (Flight Engineer), MWO Mike Maltais (SAR-Tech) and Sgt Mark Lessard (SAR-Tech).

I am not sure if this was also the final crew for this flight.. But the aircraft commander was.

July 28, 2004 at 6:11 pm in reply to: CH-113 Labrador Helicopter Retirement: #1821226

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I spoke with some members of the crew prior to their leaving CFB Trenton for the flight up that day… They indicated it would be a very emotional moment for them as they had all been on the type for many, many years…

July 15, 2004 at 1:52 am in reply to: Mr Tweed in N.America… #1556590

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I’ll follow-up with some words from the boys working on it but last I understood the engines would be in running order, but the aircraft is to be stored in the new museum and not to be taken outside again for sometime. When I initially asked if they were going to get it flight worthy, they told me that it would take far too much money, too much work (they’re all volunteers) and that, rather their desire is more to have a more exact reprensentation of the aircraft, as it was, for display purposes as a tribute to those who served in the Halifax.

The engine with the plastic cowl for display is really something to behold and one can turn a crank at the back and watch all the gears operating to spin the propeller shaft… It is amazing, really…

As well, JDK, you are correct. The new museum is to be laid out more as a showcase to display artifacts relevant to the RCAF and that once the Halifax is in place, there it will rest for some time.

Of note: We shall soon be getting a Yukon back that used to be the Prime Ministers version of Air Force 1. I believe it is the only one left…

July 13, 2004 at 7:08 pm in reply to: Mr Tweed in N.America… #1557475

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Yes indeed! I was at the Halifax restoration myself again today looking for the manager. No luck yet HP57, as Bill was out on the golf course enjoying the morning when I popped by! The cheek!

Things are really looking great with NA337 these days!

July 13, 2004 at 11:32 am in reply to: Photo help needed #1557853

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Also, are we talking a digital photo? There is a nice thread with some good techniques and practice ideas that came up very recently. (I ask is it digital as lots of people will use the auto-focus on the camera and I am thinking with something like an aircraft far up in the sky the camera may not be able to auto-focus appropriately on the ‘target’).

July 12, 2004 at 1:02 pm in reply to: Amusing myself in Canada… #1559265

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The Spitfire and the Hurricane are replicas. The other airframes at the RCAF Museum at CFB Trenton are all the actual aircraft.

July 12, 2004 at 11:23 am in reply to: Amusing myself in Canada… #1559387

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It was recovered from Lake Mjosa in Norway (right by Lillehammer). The engines will be in running condition, however NA337 will be stored in doors once she is finished and will not be restored to flying condition. (This is the same aircraft as my thread from a couple of weeks ago. http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/showthread.php?t=27682)

July 12, 2004 at 4:34 am in reply to: Amusing myself in Canada… #1559737

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You were in my home turf!! Literally. Hope you enjoyed your visit as much as I do working there (CFB Trenton) everyday! In fact, my avatar for the forum is the roundelle off the F-86 Sabre in the background of the photo of the Spitfire taken from under the wing of the Hurricane.

July 11, 2004 at 3:45 pm in reply to: Duxford Video – Saturday #1560292

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Enjoyed the video very much!!! Thank you!

July 10, 2004 at 8:36 pm in reply to: Colour WW2 Pics #1560941

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Colour Luftwaffe

Here are a few colour WW2 pics…

July 5, 2004 at 4:03 am in reply to: When two hobbies collide… #1567196

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Here’s one I fiddled with. Another Vampire but with the prowler setup… The parade plane thing cracks me up! As a kid I would have fallen in love with that thing 🙂

July 4, 2004 at 5:53 pm in reply to: Chipmunks #1576105

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Here’s one from the RCAF Museum at CFB Trenton…

July 2, 2004 at 9:34 pm in reply to: Some Pictures of the Halifax restoration #1585750

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And one other of the back of the engine….

July 2, 2004 at 9:32 pm in reply to: Some Pictures of the Halifax restoration #1585773

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Well here are a few more specific shots of the Halifax that some people requested. I have not posted these as large as the actual digital images are but if someone would like copies of them full size send a PM and we can arrange it…

I would also be remiss if I did not post some of the places you can get more information for NA337’s restoration so allow me to include these two links:

The ‘official’ website: http://www.halibag.com/
A dedicated un-official site: http://hedgehoghollow.com/ipms/halifax/

I was fortunate enough to meet the President of the Halifax Aircraft Association and his wife and shared some insights. He is an ex-Halifax pilot. I also got to speak with Lloyd, who is working in the machine shop tooling parts, who is an ex-Halifax pilot as well and he gave me a tour of the cockpit area and provided some details.

The project has been ongoing for 9 years now and is over a million dollars so far in the restoration. Estimates are around 1.5 million to complete so there is still a great deal of help that can be offered through becoming a member of the Halifax Aircraft Association. It’s not very much and I assured the ‘Pres’ that he would be getting my bit soon!

So here are several montage sort of affairs for the photos taken today. In order they are: Rudder Pedals, Flight Engineers area, Halifax Engines, Pilots Seat platform and the pilots seat outside of the aircraft.

July 2, 2004 at 12:19 pm in reply to: Some Pictures of the Halifax restoration #1586204

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Just having my morning coffee and checking the forums and saw the enquiries… I will add these interesting tid-bits that might answer a few questions (or create a few more ;)) until such time as I can pop back on after work… Or likely I can update the thread from work :rolleyes:
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