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Contents Address Label Here Label Address Success We Remember Them Fondly • Nick Mulikow, (pictured) 16 Dec 2011, aged 80 ROAR • Alexander “Lou, Choppy” Fellner, 11 Jan 2014 • WO “Tiny” Barnett, Armourer, 19 Sep 2014 • GILBERG, Rolf A., 7 Nov 2014, aged 94 427 LION SQUADRON ASSOCIATION • Margaret Annis (Ralph), 29 Mar 2014, aged 84 Patrons: LGen (Ret) Donald McNaughton, CMM, CD, MGen J. Robert Chisholm, CMM, CD • Sqn Ldr (Ret) James “Jim” Russell Pugh, 8 Jun 2014, aged 82 NEWSLETTER Vol.3,No.1 December,2014 • LCol (Ret) Alan Gordon “Al” MacMullan, 21 Jul 2014 For many years members of the Sabre Pi- • LCol (Ret) Rob Robichaud, 17 Jul 2014 lots Association of Air Division Squadrons • Yves Gravelle, 29 Oct 2009, aged 88 (SPAADS) have gathered in strong num- • Gordon Wilson Ockwell, 22 Jan 2012, aged 88 bers to do what they all love to do - sto- rytelling. When it comes to organizations and other If you can explain why we place an large enterprises, it is the organization’s cul- ture - its personality - its character - that image of the AH-64 Apache armed defines the purpose, the success and the fu- the 2014 reunion of the Sabre Pilots Asso- important topics. helicopter, next to the name of Nick ture of the organization. Cultures happen ciation, Air Division Squadrons (SPAADS). Once again it was a good weekend with Mulikow, write us a letter, and you to be made up of stories, and the storytell- Members of 427 as always were there in old friends and thanks went to Jim Mar for might win a prize! ing that occurs just happens to be the stuff force. Enthusiasm, good memories and his attention to the arrangements for 427 that is taught to newcomers and others pride in the squadron and its history were as well as his amazing ability to influence who enjoy being a part of the organiza- the order of the day. the weather. In 2016 we will be looking for- tion. Why? Because organizations thrive On Thursday afternoon, the Marriott Hotel ward to seeing everyone in Ottawa. 12 on stories, and the socialising that goes on provided delicious food and wine for the in these gatherings, means everything. In Meet & Greet. Friday was a free day and SPAADS is an Association of pilots fact, it becomes more and more impor- there were a myriad of choices available and their supporters, who flew the tant as we grow older. As our experience including city and/or whale watching tours, F-86 Sabre with twelve Royal Cana- grows, so too does our yearning for a more pubbing, shopping and/or tea at the Em- dian Air Force squadrons supporting thorough understanding of the importance press. NATO in Europe, from 1951 to 1963. and context of the contributions we made 427 was missing a few of the stalwarts, during our careers. It isn’t really about us some for reasons of their own health or that as individuals, per se, as much as it is about of their partners. Absentees were all noted us as an air force team, each of us having and very much missed. brought very specialized skills and talents Friday evening a dinner was held at a to the “game”. These reunions serve that German restaurant not far from the hotel. purpose. They are not to be missed. Here is Many platters for four, filled with a selection a report from the latest SPAADS reunion, of traditional german food, were served to held in Victoria, BC, recently. It was a grand the tables. As at a typical Gasthaus no one went away hungry. The food was accom- Contents Address Label Here Label Address success. panied by an accordion musician but little SPAADS Reunion 2014.....1 Duty Page.....2 The 427 Squadron Association is grateful to dancing took place. The waitresses in their traditional dress along with german beer Bomber Command Association Notes...4 Wayne MacLellan for this update Book Announcement - A Letter to a New and the occasional “boot” passed around Grandson....4 brought back great memories. Sometimes it’s Really Not Just Luck.....9 The Lions’ Den hosted by Dick Dunn and Remembrance.....12, 9 Dale Horley was full blast throughout the RCAF Receives New Rank Insignia.....8, 11 weekend and provided an opportunity St Clement Danes Church...11 for good conversations and recollections. It Ye Olde Scribe, George Sweanor’s Column...3 was noted that conversation this reunion Advertisements and Deals.....3 Photographs.....6 Ottawa, ON K2P 2G3 K2P ON Ottawa, focused somewhat less on the good old Awards.....8 222 Somerset St. West, Suite 405 Suite West, St. Somerset 222 On a sunny, balmy weekend in beautiful days and more on “So how's your health?”, “What are your grandchildren up to?“ or Letters...3 RCAF Association RCAF Victoria, B.C. over 400 members of the SPAADS Association attended the “Traveling much?” along with many other If Undeliverable, Return to: Return Undeliverable, If 1 Bomber Command “A LETTER TO A NEW the Air Force. He describes taking off in many aircraft but never landing in them, Association of Australia GRANDSON” preferring to find his own way back to President's Report earth (he was paratrooper). This story of a WWII Lancaster Pilot, chron- Here in Colorado Springs we have a "Pikes We are quickly coming to the end of anoth- icles Wally Kasper's life as he goes through Peak Veterans Council" comprised of 35 er year. Christmas is almost upon us, which pilot training and then on to flying a veterans' associations including our Wing. is one of those pleasant times to catch up Lancaster during the Second World War. But, the largest group at each Memorial with family and friends and enjoy the A Letter to a New Grandson is written Day and Remembrance/Veterans Day is laughter and fun with your children and with wit and understanding. It touches the usually that of the Canadian Regular Force grandkids. Dare I say it some are already heart, while bringing a clearer understand- detachment stationed here at Peterson Air adults! Christmas Lunch will be on Friday ing of the day to day experiences of the air- Force Base. 5th December this year at the NSW Par- men of WWII. The story is factual without For over 12 years Darrell has been se- liament House. Our lovely ladies, Annette getting technical. The reader is led through lected as Master of Ceremonies. There is and Jane, are working hard to ensure all each step of Wally's journey in a clear and also a 4-piece band provided by the Air the details are OK. This year will be slightly concise manner that is easy to read and Force Academy, a Canadian piper, a com- different in that we have joined forces with appealing to both the younger reader and bined colour guard, and a firing squad. A the Pathfinders and with the 460 Squadron to the more seasoned reader of military ac- Hello everyone. truly bi-national affair with, this time, Lt- Veterans and Friends. This is not a takeover counts. Wally is witty, ingenious, imagina- Gen Alain Parent, RCAF, being the guest – leave that to the stock exchange, just an tive, and at 93 has plans for more books. A For those who may not know me, my name speaker. amalgamation of friends to shoot a few RCAF Lancaster pilot in WWII, Wally is as is Dean Black, and I am your editor for the These ceremonies used to be held in the lines. There has to be some good ones. special now as he was then. Due to freight, ROAR newsletter. I had the pleasure of spacious Memorial Park but due to the un- The BC flying day at The Oaks turned out the book would be about Can$20 with meeting Wayne MacLellan and Sask Wil- certainties of weather are now held in the to be a bright sunny day with some gusty about 6 weeks delivery but is more eco- ford recently, and I accepted their request Enlisted Association building with a seating winds on final, just to remind us the wind nomical as an eBook via Amazon For more to lend a hand. capacity of only 600 for a city of 440,000, never gives up and was specially turned on information visit www.snowolfpress.com. so we do not attract a sufficient represen- This story is confirmed in Elmer Bendiner's him that Intelligence had picked them up. for the day! Regardless be it a small aircraft This message of greetings is more about tation. The average turnout in about 500, book, The Fall of Fortresses. They could not say why at the time, but or a jumbo, keep your wits about you. All seeking your support and patience. A for- mostly by families associated with the Mili- Bohn eventually sought out the answer. up it was great to get into an aircraft and mal message of greetings will be forthcom- tary. After the hour-long ceremony the *Sometimes, it's not really just luck.* "Apparently when the armorers opened have a fly around the local area. If any BC ing in the next issue. Meanwhile, I just want Canadian Forces invite us out to the base each of those shells, they found no explosive members still have the occasional urge to everyone to know after having served for refreshments. Elmer Bendiner was a navigator in a B-17 charge. They were as clean as a whistle and go flying, try the ultralight “Foxbat” at the more than six years in 427 Squadron, on My thoughts during these ceremonies? during WW II.
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