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CAHS Members at CAHF Induction

At the June 9 induction ceremonies for Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame, held in Ottawa at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, several members of the Canadian Aviation Historical Society were in attendance. The gala dinner and ceremonies honour individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to Canadian aviation.

Recognized this year for their achievements were Fred Carmichael, Kathy Fox, Ross Lennox and Beverley Shenstone. Bev Shenstone is the subject of five articles by Wayne Saunders that appeared in the CAHS Journal from the Fall 2011 to the Fall 2013 editions. Receiving the Belt of Orion Award for Excellence, which is awarded to an organization, was the Royal Canadian Naval Air Branch, which operated from 1945-1968.

For the story by SKIES magazine columnist Ken Pole, click here.


CAHS Members at CAHF Induction

CAHS members in attendance at the Aviation Hall of Fame gala on June 9 included (left to right): Sheldon Benner, president of the Toronto chapter; Gordon McNulty, CAHS national VP; Jim Bell, president of the Manitoba chapter and national secretary, who served as chairperson for the CAHS 2016 convention in Winnipeg; Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail, national past president; Rachel Lea Heide, national treasurer; and John Chalmers, national membership secretary. Missing from photo - Bruce Gowans. (Joanna Calder photo)

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Those honoured at the CAHF 2016 induction ceremonies were led in by the Pipes and Drums Band of 832 Twillick Clarence-Rockland Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets. (Chalmers photo)

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Each year at the annual induction ceremonies of Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame, air cadets are involved in escorting award recipients and participating in the presentation ceremonies. Bringing in the Canadian flags for the 2016 event are members of 51 Canada Aviation and Space Museum Squadron and 832 Twillick Clarence-Rockland Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets. (Chalmers photo)

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What better place for an aviation celebration than an aviation museum! At the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, 400 dinner guests gathered to honour the 2016 award recipients. Shown at the podium and on the large video screen is Master of Ceremonies Denis Chagnon, who conducted the event with his usual aplomb. (Chalmers photo)

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With the 2016 induction ceremonies for Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame held at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, attendees had the opportunity to see the splendid aircraft collection and displays. Here an instructor and student prepare to fly in a de Havilland Tiger Moth, a basic pilot training aircraft at Elementary Flying Training Schools in Canada for the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan during the Second World War.