ROAR of the Harvard ’s grassroots organization devoted to keeping ‘em flying!!! www.harvards.com /canadianharvards @CdnHarvards September 2017

Bill Long flies WPK one final time

“I never thought I would be doing this 63 years later,” he said. But Bill Long did just that!

The long-time CHAA member and former chief pilot first climbed into Harvard 20242 WPK in 1954 as a 17-year old student pilot in the RCAF at Claresholm, Alberta.

During CHAA’s August 5th Fly Day, Bill took one last shot at flying the yellow bird that he first became acquainted with more than half a century ago.

With Chief Pilot Scott McMaster in the back seat, Bill took to the skies for one ceremonial circuit before making a perfect three-point landing on the grass. That was followed by an “accidental” engagement of the smoke oil switch as he spun the Harvard around to position it in front of the hangar before an adoring crowd of applauding onlookers.

Why the final flight? Bill says it’s simply getting too hard to get in and out of the aircraft with a parachute on.

Following his RCAF career, which he detailed in a wonderful presentation at a CHAA Member’s Briefing earlier this year, Bill flew commercially for and Canadian, plus he did some work for an outfit called Region Air in Singapore. He was supposed to be looking after one or maybe two Airbus 310s on lease to Air Vietnam based in Saigon. But he ended up flying a B767-300 leased from Royal Brunei from Saigon and overseeing two A320s in Taiwan, two more in Muscat, Oman and a Dash 8 in Singapore. The simulators were in Johannesburg, South Africa, Doha in Qatar and for the Dash 8. He says he “filled every page in the passport in eighteen months.”

Bill was also a simulator and aircraft trainer for a short-lived outfit called VistaJet in Toronto. Although he retired in 1996, he was still working “part time” training pilots on flight simulators for until two years ago.

After marking his 63-year love affair with WPK, Bill was interviewed by Heather Rivers, a local newspaper reporter. Her story can be seen here: http://www.woodstocksentinelreview.com/2017/08/07/bill-long- flew-the-same-harvard-63-years-ago-as-17-year-old-learning-how- to-be-a-pilot .

With the interview complete, CHAA’s Terry Scott pulled out a bottle of fine single malt scotch in order to toast Bill’s special day.

(Photos courtesy of Gus Corujo.) CHAA Board and Committee Chairs

Position Incumbent Phone Email Director – Bjarni Tryggvason (519) 851-7881 [email protected] President/Chairman Director - Vice-President Director - Treasurer Poul Hansen (647) 932-3483 [email protected] Director – Secretary Terry Scott (905) 220-4012 [email protected] Director - C Ops O Bjarni Tryggvason (519) 851-7881 [email protected] Director - C Tech O Shane Clayton (519) 320-1854 [email protected] Director/Bookkeeper Mel Blundell (519) 512-2082* [email protected] Director Michael Lawrence (519) 873-0343 [email protected] Director John Follows [email protected] Director Robert Henderson* (519) 409-0244* [email protected] Publisher “The Roar” Terry Scott/Pat Hanna Archives, Museum & Scrap Shane Clayton (519) 320-1854 [email protected] Book Chairman Harvard Happenings Sandra Sparkes (519) 390-1000 [email protected] Air Displays Coordinator Melanie Burden (416) 521-5330 [email protected] Flight Experience William McDowell (289) 441-6757 [email protected] Coordinators Stephen Smith (519) 536-1633 [email protected] Public Relations Terry Scott (905) 220-4012 [email protected] Chief Pilot Scott McMaster (905) 865-0331 [email protected] Aircraft Recovery Team Walther Irie (519) 425-4449 [email protected] Finance Committee Torben Haarbye (519) 679-1733 [email protected] Service Crew Chief Shawn Wylie (519) 702-9055 [email protected] Stores Pat Hanna (519) 212-6021 [email protected] Annual Fundraising Banquet Pat Hanna (519) 212-6021 [email protected] Harvard Hawks Vacant Membership Patti Smith* (226) 228-0351* [email protected] Restorations Ron Jay (519) 582-2103 [email protected] (*New)

CHAA CALENDAR

Sept. 9 @ 10 a.m. CHAA Board Meeting Sept. 10 @ TBD Brampton Great War Museum Fly-In Sept. 16 @ 10 a.m. CHAA Member’s Briefing – Everyone invited! Sept. 16 @ 10 a.m. Tiger Boys Fly-In Sept. 30 @ 4 p.m. CHAA Volunteer Appreciation BBQ (***RSVP by Sept. 15) Oct. 15 @ 1:30 p.m. Ohsweken Flypasts Oct. 21 @ 10 a.m. CHAA Member’s Briefing – Everyone invited! Nov. 5 @ 11 a.m. Tom Hawkins’ Memorial Flypasts @ Shedden Nov. 5 @ 2 p.m. Elmira Remembrance Day Flypasts Nov. 11 @ 11 a.m. Remembrance Day Flypasts in Toronto

A Day at CHAA in video

Aug. 5, 2017

To the Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association:

My name is Bill Knetsch and I had the pleasure and opportunity to fly in both the Harvard and Tiger Moth over the last two weekends. The experience is something I will never forget, not only for the sheer exhilaration, beauty and power, but also for a deeply personal reason. I would like to share with you why this means so much to me on a personal note.

I was born in Holland just 10 short years after the Second World War ended. As a child growing up, the Canadians were revered as heroes. The stories of my parents and family trying to survive 5 years of brutal occupation are many. I will always remember these incredible stories and to this day do not take our lives we have today for granted. One story my parents told me many times is when the Canadians liberated Holland. My mother was suffering from starvation and if the Canadians did not come in to liberate this country she would not have survived another six months. What the Canadians did when we were liberated is fly bombers over the city. Not to open up the bomb hatch to drop bombs, but they dropped breads on the starving population below. My Mother always said, “I have never tasted a pastry as wonderful as those loaves of breads that came falling from the sky”. We owe our lives to those young men and women that sacrificed everything for us.

Shortly after the war, many Dutch citizens immigrated to Canada to start a new life in this incredible country. My parents came later in 1966 - they had the opportunity to immigrate to New Zealand, Australia or the USA. One of the biggest reasons they decided to live in Canada is because the Canadians liberated Holland. I am so thankful they choose this country.

In this little video I wear a “ Dutch “ cap in memory of my family back in Holland that suffered so much and the incredible bravery of those men and women who laid down their lives for us all.

Thank you all for keeping the memory alive.

Sincerely yours, Bill Knetsch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wqcXG2X_m4

(Eds note: Bill also put together a beautiful slide show of his day at CHAA. He has also posted it to Youtube. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYQ92Ar7eyY&feature=youtu.be )

The ROAR of the Harvard is published quarterly and is a benefit of membership in the Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association. Submissions are welcome. Please send them to Terry Scott at [email protected] or mail them to CHAA. The next issue will be published

Dec. 1, 2017.

CHAA contact information: Phone (519) 842-9922 Email: [email protected] P.O. Box #175 Tillsonburg, ON N4G 4H5

Harvard Down – Thankful for no injuries

All of us at CHAA are thankful that neither our pilot, nor passenger, was seriously injured when Harvard 20436 C-FWLH went off the runway and flipped during the 10th annual Wings & Wheels event at the Owen Sound Billy Bishop Regional Airport. President Bjarni Tryggvason, who also serves as our Chief Operations Officer, has addressed the event in an earlier edition of our Harvard Happenings monthly email blast.

It happened mid-afternoon on Sunday, July 9th. The following morning, a dedicated team of volunteers had made the journey from Tillsonburg, Woodstock, Burlington and points beyond to aid in the recovery of WLH and eventually bring her back home.

Under the guidance of CTechO Shane Clayton, a crane was brought in to lift the tail and put her back on her three legs. From there, she was loaded onto a trailer and stored in a secure hangar.

The following weekend, the wings were removed and WLH made the return trip home to Tillsonburg. Her future has yet to be determined.

Thank you, again, to all who helped in her recovery.

New Membership Chair

A sincere thank you is being sent to Tracy Reddy who filled the position of CHAA’s Membership Chair from February 2015 to July 2017. As of August 2017, Patricia (Patti) Smith [email protected] is our new Membership Chair. We thank her for taking on this responsibility and ask all members to support Patti in her efforts to keep CHAA membership files up to date. She can be reached at [email protected] or at (226) 228-0351.

VIMY FLIGHT visits CHAA

CHAA was delighted to host an open house on July 17 & 18 featuring a cross-country commemorative warplane tour known as VIMY FLIGHT - a team of dedicated volunteer pilots and ground support that had the honour of performing a commemorative bi-plane fly-past over the Vimy Ridge Memorial in Vimy, France this past April 9.

The team is now bringing Vimy home with its Birth of A Nation Tour spanning the country from coast to coast, engaging with communities to honour our Canadian heroes of the past 100 years and to celebrate Canada’s 150th year of nationhood. The tour will end in Victoria, B.C. in mid October.

The two-day event at CHAA gave the public the opportunity to see the vintage First World War aircraft and meet the crew. It also gave CHAA the chance to display our aircraft and allow the public to tour our facilities and displays.

For more information on VIMY FLIGHT, visit www.vimyflight.ca .

To see more of the Vimy visit to CHAA, check out pictures from Gus Corujo: DAY ONE: http://gusair.com/htdocs/Airshows/2017/17Vimy-Tillsonburg/17vimy-tillsonburg.html DAY TWO: http://gusair.com/htdocs/Airshows/2017/Vimy-Tillsonburg-2/vimy-tillsonburg-2.html

Our August 5th Fly Day started out a little dicey, weatherwise, but improved by lunch time. A number of flight experiences were had and, as usual, the camaraderie was in high gear.

Check out two set of pictures from the day --

From Eric and Bernadette Dumigan: http://www.airic.ca/html/2017chaa85.html

and from Gus and Clara Corujo: http://gusair.com/htdocs/Airshows/2017/17Till-Aug-5/17till-aug-5.html

Wings and Wheels another hit!

The weather couldn’t have been better for the 10th annual edition of CHAA’s Wings & Wheels Family Fun Day at Tillsonbur Airport. It was a huge success! Sharon and Carl Clayton kept a running tab of the registered classic cars, trucks and motorcycles and report that we were just shy of 200 vehicles! Those vehicles included a 1924 Packard, two beautiful Rolls Royce’s and even a 2016 Tesla which was one of the more popular sets of wheels on the grass!

Along with plenty of eye candy on the ground, 17 excited souls took to the skies for the thrill of a Harvard ride!

Many thanks to ALL of the amazing volunteers from the ground and set-up crews to the pilots, flight experience coordinators and stores, parking and raffle personnel – the CHAA family came through once again with flying colours! Also, hats off to the Bygone Iron Car Club of Woodstock for helping us promote and stage the event.

Above, CHAA’s Poul Hansen takes a break from his piloting duties to drool over a vintage Cadillac.

The CHAA Story – By Linda Brimson

I'm compiling a book on CHAA's 32-year history (as a fund-raiser) and want to include interesting aspects of the organization - both people and aircraft. Photos from members are welcomed, or recollections of memorable moments; or what got people interested in CHAA - that kind of thing. There will be a section for veteran members, and veterans from members' families (doesn't have to be air force) because we want to honor and remember ALL of our veterans. Service photos are requested, or stories of veterans in local BCATP training camps, or overseas. Also photos on the home-front wartime - I love black and white photos! Early days in the CHAA organization. Also, special memories of CHAA members - those still with us, and those passed on. Important milestones/Certifications/Celebrations/Anniversaries. Where the Harvards have travelled and flew over the years - air shows, fly- pasts, etc. Restoration - Yale, Tiger Moth. Service Crew and Maintenance (Unsung heroes). Memorable guest speakers. Thanks for your consideration, and please help spread the word that I welcome contributions/photos/club records to make an interesting book. I hope to have it available for end of year. It's really a tribute to our founding members, and all CHAA supporters. Thanks. Linda Brimson Please contact me in London at (519) 659-0628 or vial email at [email protected] . Update and Opportunities from CHAA’s Aircraft Recovery Team

On the weekend of July 21st to 23rd, the team was able to recover a number of engine related parts for the underwater crash site of Harvard 2963. The artifacts are currently in water filled containers being stored at the Dunnville Museum awaiting conservation. A number of these artifacts were on display at CHAA's Wing & Wheels event for members to view.

Aviation Archaeology Courses - Sept 9th to 11th. (See more info below.) The team is hosting two Aviation Archaeology courses related to the conservation of metals and fabric along with learning how to do 3D Modeling/Mapping of a site using your digital camera. Saturday & Sunday is an introductory course with the cost being $100 for CHAA members ($150 for non-members). Monday's course is an advance overview of these topics and the cost is $200 or you can take both courses for $250. Contact Walther Irie at [email protected] for more information about these courses. Work on artifacts from the crash site of Harvard 2963 will be part of the course.

Looking for ROV Volunteers - Interested in exploring the underwater world without getting wet? Join CHAA's ROV Team and learn how to operate a Remote Operated Vehicle to perform underwater searches. The team has a working ROV capable of going 500 feet underwater and rebuild two more ROVs capable of going down over 1000 feet. Contact Walther Irie at [email protected] for more information about our ROVs.

Courses on Aviation Archaeology

Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association - Aircraft Recovery Team is hosting two new courses on the topic of Aviation Archaeology as it relates to the marine environment. The courses are for novice and professionals interested in Marine Archaeology, conservation methods of artifacts and using your digital camera to 3D model artifacts and sites.

Course location: Conference Room - Tillsonburg Airport Terminal 244411 Airport Rd, Tillsonburg, ON. N4G 4H1

Introduction Aviation & Marine Archaeolgy Course $150 September 9 to 10, 2017 - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Advance Aviation & Marine Archaeology Course $200 September 11, 2017 - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

SPECIAL OFFER!!! - Purchase both courses for $250.

Course Topics Include: Aviation Archaeology Underwater Archaeology Methods Artifact Conservation Basics Recognizing Corrosion Advanced Artifact Conservation 3D Modeling & Photogrammetry

Class size for this course is 20 people so if you want to reserve your spot please send a cheque or e-transfer to Cathy McRae.

Please make cheque payable to CHAA Aircraft Recovery Team It can be sent to Cathy McRae 263875 Prouse Rd. RR 1 Mt. Elgin, ON N0J 1N0

E-Transfer can be sent to Cathy's Email: [email protected]

CHAA Member’s Briefing June 17, 2017

Shane Clayton opened the meeting at 10:00 a.m. The minutes of May 20, 2017 were read by Marg Hollister. Moved by Mel Blundell; seconded by Kathy Cowan; Carried.

Shane asked if anyone was attending for the first time. Dave Baird and Frank Decastro were welcomed by those in attendance.

Shane reported that CHAA now can actually sell back seat rides. On the June 10 fly day there were 13 back seat rides sold. The Tiger Moth is now flying and several flights has been completed. Progress is being made on the remaining Harvards. The Yale requires wing attach angles, which have to be made, and Shane is looking for blueprints for these, so this project can get started.

President Bjarni Tryggvason entered at 10:17 (he had been flying the Tiger Moth) and completed the member’s briefing. He stated that our first legal fly day for selling rides was June 10, 2017. We now have 19 pilots flying (3 from out west doing conversions), so 16 of our own pilots.

Bjarni spoke on where we are as a group now and what he would like to see in the future of CHAA. We have challenges to meet for the present and the future. The planes are capable of flying mechanically, other than needing new engines periodically. This all takes organization and money. The maintenance crew, ground crew, flight opts and other volunteer groups, have to be commended. Without them we would not be where we are at today.

Bjarni would like to meet with various groups to get input into what can be done to help the organization. He suggested several ideas as to marketing which will be discussed with each group.

Transport Canada has set spacing regulations for formation flying. The pilots have done this, but the spacing is too far for a Harvard, therefore, formation flying for backseat rides will not be available this year.

Good reviews came from the two airshows that CHAA attended last year. We have to try and get some more airshows back into our agenda. Basically we have to look at what we have to do for the future to be a success, and how can we bring in more monies.

Andrej Bagar made a large banner which has been attached to the fence by the meeting room, and one was displayed over at the terminal. These are great banners with lots of info on them.

Linda Brimson spoke about her fundraising project and reminded members to forward any information they think would be of interest. She will make sure you get back your articles and pictures back in good shape . Motion to adjourn -- moved by Jim Swalm; seconded by Jack MacKenzie; Carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:25 a.m.

CHAA Member’s Briefing August 19, 2017

President Bjarni Tryggvason called the meeting to order at 10:10 a.m.

Bjarni gave the Flight Ops Report. CHAA had a good day at Edenvale Gathering of the Classics doing 12 rides. He said we have three Harvards and the Tiger Moth flying at present.

With regards to Harvard WLH which was damaged last month in Owen Sound, Bjarni is compiling an extensive report on the incident. There has been an invitation from Transport Canada to give them this report when completed. Bjarni will also submit this to the Safety and Standards Committee for recommendations and/or improvements for flight training to be discussed.

Shane Clayton showed the members a time lapse video of the result of the incident at Owen Sound and the disassembling of the airplane back in our hanger. He thanked all of the people who were involved in helping with this operation.

Shane said he had received attach angle drawings for the Yale wings, which is good news.

Wings and Wheels is August 26 (rain date August 27) and Shane has asked for volunteers for various jobs. He will be around on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and would appreciate anyone coming out. Hopefully volunteers are available for Saturday and/or Sunday if required.

Jeannette Rooke handed out flyers for the Volunteer Appreciation BBQ on Saturday, Sept. 30th. There will be a sign-up sheet or you can contact Jeannette at [email protected] or 519-530-2762. Please sign up early for numbers.

John Follows gave members information on the Trillium Grant that he, Mike Lawrence and Jeannette Rooke have been preparing. We are eligible for a Capital for Infrastructure Improvement Grant, if completed on time. He says this is very time consuming and difficult to obtain the correct information.

Mel Blundell is asking whether a pilot or other person who puts gas in the airplane, make sure that the call number and the correct information is completed and also noted on the receipt at the time of purchase. He says if this is not completed properly, the correct cost per plane is very difficult to determine.

In discussing ways of fundraising it was suggested that our annual fees would possibly be a good idea. Bruce Tapp made a motion to raise our annual membership fee to $75.00. Seconded by Jim Swalm. The motion was carried and will be presented at the next Board Meeting.

Jeannette Rooke won the 50-50 draw and returned the monies to CHAA.

Bruce said Stores was open for business.

Meeting adjourned at 11:20 a.m.

Harvard Flights Available!

If you’ve ever wanted to experience the exhilaration of flight in a Second World War trainer, the opportunity is here! Simply email Flight Melissa Haney is being honoured with a postage stamp Experience Coordinators William McDowell or Stephen Smith at for being ’s first Inuk female captain. (The [email protected] or [email protected] . Canadian 99s)

You're invited to CHAA's "Family" Picnic! (Volunteer Appreciation BBQ)

Date: Saturday, Sept. 30th, 2017 (***NOTE: RSVP by Sept. 15***)

Where: CHAA - Tillsonburg Airport

What to Bring (optional): Lawnchairs

Activities:

1. Pre-arranged Flights offered by our amazing CHAA pilots (Names will be drawn at the September 16th Member's Briefing and those lucky volunteers will then be notified.)

2. Fundraisers (to raise funds to cover cost of volunteer BBQ)

3. Door Prizes 4. Group photo with the planes - 4:45 p.m. 5. Supper/BBQ - 5:00 p.m.

6. Twilight Photo Shoot - sunset 7:00 p.m. 7. Opportunity to checkout the night skies via telescope (telescope provided by Keith Burr, service crew member)

Enjoy a relaxing and fun evening with your "CHAA Family"!

If you are planning to attend, RSVP to Jeannette Rooke by Sept. 15th at [email protected] or 519-539-2762. Sign up lists are also posted at CHAA.

We need your name and the number coming from your family. This will help in the food planning, etc. Please also indicate whether you would like your name added to the draw for a free flight with one of the pilots. The draw will take place at the member's briefing on September 16th. Thank you!

Looking forward to seeing all of our CHAA volunteers on Sept. 30th as we celebrate another successful season of sharing our part of Canadian Aviation History!