Author Robert Stitt has written several articles about aircraft operated by Spartan Air Services and has recently had a book published on the history of the Boeing Fortress with RAF Coastal Command. Robert is now working on a book describing all of Spartan’s aircraft and operations in detail and is keen to make contact with former Spartan employees orContinue reading “Book on Spartan Air Services in the Works”
Category Archives: Aviation
Jim Bruce releases Aviation Art
Jim Bruce is widely known for his award-winning aviation art. This full-colour book traces his lengthy career creating these masterpieces of military, civil, general and bush aviation, and would be an excellent addition to any collection. Book details and ordering info: J.B. Graphics Inc. has published a softcover book (laminated covers, perfect binding) AVIATION ARTContinue reading “Jim Bruce releases Aviation Art”
CAHS Journal Celebrates Twin Otters!
From editor Terry Higgins (also of www.aviaeology.com): “Journal 49-4 features six articles on the de Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, and its ‘reborn’ Viking Air Series 400 Twin Otter, in celebration of the type’s 40th year of Canadian military service. The CF/RCAF centric articles are balanced with a short piece on the type’s origins, another onContinue reading “CAHS Journal Celebrates Twin Otters!”
Interview on Wise Women Network
Wise? Not sure about that. But always happy to chat about history, writing, and aviation! Here’s a link to a short interview I did recently on those subjects…
Commemorating a Prairie Aviation Legend
John Howe, one of the pioneers of crop spraying in Canada and a member of the Saskatchewan Aviation Hall of Fame, passed away March 22, 2012. His family has created a lovely website to commemorate his achievements and those of his company, Praire Flying Service. As his son Marty wrote me, the company was formed byContinue reading “Commemorating a Prairie Aviation Legend”
Historic Wings Online Magazine Relaunches
I just learned that Thomas Van Hare, publisher of Historic Wings Magazine, has relaunched this free online publication. It’s a magazine dedicated to stories about “airplanes, helicopters, jets and all things aloft from the past and present” and includes: Feature Stories: articles that provide intensive, deeply researched aviation history. Photo Features: aviation photo galleries depicting currentContinue reading “Historic Wings Online Magazine Relaunches”
Review of Michael Vlessides’ The Ice Pilots
Since the television series Ice Pilots, NWT debuted in 2008, thousands of devoted fans have tuned in weekly to watch the Buffalo Airways team keep vintage aircraft like Douglas DC-3 Dakotas, DC-4s, and Curtiss C-46 Commandos flying in Canada’s North. Viewers are equally riveted by the show’s “characters”: the McBryan family, headed by no-nonsense “Buffalo”Continue reading “Review of Michael Vlessides’ The Ice Pilots”
Call for Presentations: Women in Aviation Conference 2013
Call for Presenters for Women in Aviation International Conference WAI is now accepting proposals for the 24th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference. Location: Gaylord Opryland Hotel, Nashville, TN Dates: March 14-16, 2013 Conference Theme: Setting the Stage for Your Success Your audience will include women and men, aviation and aerospace professionals and students aspiringContinue reading “Call for Presentations: Women in Aviation Conference 2013”
New Brunswick’s Place in Aviation History
Conference announcement! The 2012 Canadian Aviation Historical Society convention is taking place in Saint John, NB from September 5th to the 9th. This year’s theme is “First in the Air: New Brunswick’s Place in Canadian Aviation.” Conference Presentations will take place at the New Brunswick Museum and the Saint John Free Public Library at Market Square.Continue reading “New Brunswick’s Place in Aviation History”
Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame Induction Dinner – Montreal June 14
Tickets are now on sale through the CAHF website. For more information or to buy, please click here! 2012 Hall of Fame inductees will be: Nils Christensen of Salt Spring Island, BC, made his contribution to Canadian aviation with the founding of Viking Air and the acquisition of the rights from de Havilland Canada to manufacture sparesContinue reading “Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame Induction Dinner – Montreal June 14”