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The Argus Tactical Crew To accomplish this, the 28 volt Procedures Trainer (TCPT) incandescent lights will be re- featured in the Greenwood placed with cooler, longer-life Military Aviation Museum is and energy-effi cient 3-volt LED one of a kind - the only one bulbs. LED bulb replacements ever built. are available: at $7 PER BULB! Situated at RCAF Station/ Not economically viable. CFB Greenwood in 6 Hangar Enter Phil Blumenthal, a from 1958 to 1981, the trainer retired electronics technician was used by Argus crews from Rockwell Industries, to gain and maintain their the latest museum volunteer. competency in all aspects of His research, talent and ex- antisubmarine warfare, sur- pertise have been put to the veillance, communications, problem and have shown that etc. The detailed restoration of LED bulbs can be purchased this training aid creates a real- for 15 cents at a local thrift istic atmosphere and gives the store and, with 30 minutes’ Phil Blumenthal’s step-by-step method to transform a 28-volt incandescent bulb to an efficient 3-volt LED. walk-through visitor a feel for work, a little know how and M.Uhlman what aircrew experienced in lots of patience; he has been LED lighting began several loosen the glue and extracting the LED with a small resistor installing in the console. fl ight, with actual background able to accomplish the feat. years ago, when he replaced the old bulb, then dissolving connected externally within the Museum visitors may watch crew conversations and the Already, Blumenthal has just the incandescent light on his the remaining glue to clean the module and fi nally, installing it the progress of the TCPT noise and a slight fl oor vibra- about completed the first doorbell button at home with base. The new LED bulbs have into the old base. Blumenthal lighting project as it proceeds, tion simulating the feel of the console containing some fi ve an LED - just to see if he could a rim around the bottom which has built a single bulb tester making the dark interior come four massive Wright R-3350 dozen lights - red, green and do it. Hi’s technique is a six- has to be buffed off to allow for functionality and, fi nally, alive with color and bright- Argus engines. yellow - and the results are step process for each bulb, it to fi t snugly into the base. does a test run for seven days ness, and other museum To make it even better, the spectacular! starting with gently heating Final assembly includes micro- to test the durability of the updates on the GMAM Face- latest project is to light up the Blumenthal’s curiosity with the incandescent bulb base to soldering the small wires on reconstructed unit before re- book page. www.canex.ca • Light Roadside • Heavy Towing • Wheel Lift & Flatbed • 2008 Kia Sportage 2.7L, 6-cyl, 4 Door, AWD, SUV, Automatic, 24 HOUR TOWING AC, ABS, Keyless Entry, PM, PW, Cruise, CD, ONLY INDEPENDENT TOWING COMPANY IN OUR AREA No Interest 99,000 kms | Info at www.brucehonda.ca SPECIALISTS IN: $ Credit Plan Plus • Accidents • Lock Outs • Boosts • Breakdowns • 10,999 STOCK # Your choice of • Cars • Heavy Haulage • Tractors • Trucks • NOT EVEN THE TAXES! • Buses • Baby Barns • RV’s • Motor Homes • H2238B 14 Wing Greenwood O.A.C. www.morsetowing.ca Paul Tidman Garth Rafuse 765-1305 Month terms 765-6994 Middleton Cell (902): 765-0806 (h) 765-4960 (h) 994 Central Ave., Greenwood 825-7026 [email protected] or [email protected] Page 2 January 13, 2014 the Aurora | 14 Wing Greenwood, NS Attention aux dangers de l’hiver Services d’incendies et blesser sérieusement si vous d’urgence (SIU) de la stationnez votre véhicule à 14e Escadre côté d’une plaque de glace. Ornières : Un véhicule peut Il peut sembler étrange que rester pris dans une ornière votre service d’incendies local à tout moment, et plus par- vous rappelle de faire preuve ticulièrement en hiver. Les de prudence durant l’hiver, ornières et les crêtes glacées mais sachez que le Service dans la neige constituent l’un d’incendies de la Défense des nombreux dangers de nationale est le premier in- l’hiver susceptibles de causer tervenant à se rendre sur une des chutes ou des glissades. propriété militaire lorsqu’un Ronde de travail : Il y a une appel médical est lancé. Voici chose que les livreurs craig- quelques conseils de la part nent et tentent d’éviter autant Eyes out for fire safety des pompiers, afi n que vous que des chiens méchants : la Mary Wredenhagen received the 14 Wing Greenwood Fire Warden of the Year Certificate December 2 from Wing restiez en sécurité et en santé glace. Le personnel qui ef- Administration Officer Lieutenant-Colonel Ted Cosstick, right; Wing Fire Chief Captain Bruce Paradis, centre cette année : fectue à pied des livraisons left; Chief Warrant Officer Lise Ward, left, and Fire Inspector Corporal Chris Hamilton (not pictured). Wreden- devrait porter des chaussures hagen received the annual award for her tireless work as unit fire warden for the Morfee Centre, meeting all of Soirée en ville : Une belle munies de semelle antidéra- the position’s responsibilities - and going further. The important National Defence and 14 Wing Greenwood fire soirée en ville pourrait se pante, et les propriétaires de warden system gives the fire service a “set of eyes” in every building that can quickly identify problems with fire protection equipment or fire hazards that may arise due to a job process or inattention. 14 Wing Fire and transformer en une longue nuit maison devraient, pour leur Emergency Services thanks all fire wardens who are assigned or volunteer for this important secondary duty. à l’urgence si vous ne portez part, s’assurer que les allées Corporal C.Roche, 14 Wing Imaging pas des chaussures à semelle et les marches sont déneigées, antidérapante. On remarque déglacées et dégagées de tout que les personnes qui chutent objet qui pourrait entraîner un Watch for winter hazards après avoir glissé sur un trot- trébuchement. 14 Wing Fire and A night on the town: A fancy tion, but you could be seriously livery route should wear non-slip toir glacé portaient souvent À l’intérieur : Vous n’êtes Emergency Services night on the town could turn into injured if you have parked beside footwear. Homeowners should de très belles chaussures, pas à l’abri des dangers de a long night in the emergency a patch of ice. keep walks and steps free of ice, qui n’étaient cependant pas l’hiver parce que vous venez It may seem strange to unit unless you wear non-slip On tire tracks: It’s easy to get snow and tripping hazards. antidérapantes. d’entrer dans un bâtiment. Les have your local fi re service footwear. Many slipping ac- into a rut anytime, but especially Into a building: You’re not Descente d’un véhicule : entrées et les allées dans les reminding you to use caution cidents are caused by wearing in winter. Frozen ruts and ridges safe from winter hazards just Lorsqu’il fait froid, regar- bureaux et les usines peuvent during winter conditions but, great-looking - but slippery - in the snow add just one more because you have arrived in- dez où vous posez les pieds présenter des risques si des for those who may not real- shoes on icy sidewalks. tripping and falling hazard to a doors. Entrances and walkways lorsque vous descendez de traces de glace, de neige ou ize it, National Defence’s fi re From a vehicle: Watch your time of year already fi lled with in offices and plants can be votre véhicule. Même après de boue sont laissées sur le service is the fi rst responder step as you exit from your ve- pitfalls. treacherous if ice, snow or mud avoir atteint votre destination plancher. Surveillez où vous for all medical calls on military hicle when the weather is cold. Walking a beat: There is one is tracked inside. Watch your en conduisant une chaussée posez les pieds dans ces en- property. Firefi ghters offer the You may have safely driven over menace delivery persons hope step in these danger zones, and glacée ou dans des rues en- droits dangereux et essayez de following tips to stay safe and icy highways and snow-clogged to avoid about as much as angry do your part to keep fl oors clean neigées, vous pourriez vous garder l’endroit propre et sec. healthy this year. streets to reach your destina- dogs: ice. People who walk a de- and dry. Useful links | Liens utiles Canadian Air Force website Site Web de l’Aviation royale canadienne the www.airforce.forces.gc.ca Community Gateway Site Site du portail communautaire des Forces canadiennes www.cfcommunitygateway.com 14 Wing Greenwood Site Managing Editor | Directrice de rédaction CirculationAurora | Circulation: 5,900 Mondays | Lundis Site de la 14e Escadre Greenwood Sara Keddy • 902-765-1494 local/poste 5441 Agreement No.