Category Archives: AVIATION

PEARL HARBOUR

Posted on December 7, 2012 by bilyreid

Today is the anniversary of “a day which will go down in infamy” according to the words of US President,  Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Above is a poster I put together as a result of a brief visit to Pearl Harbour … Continue reading →

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MITCHELL BOMBER

Posted on October 6, 2012 by bilyreid

The Mitchell Bomber was the star of the Doolittle Raid over Tokyo. Although the Raid was but a military pin prick, it’s symbolic value in the aftermath of Pearl Harbour cannot be overestimated. Before the Raid, America was losing the … Continue reading →

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FOR JACK

Posted on September 24, 2012 by bilyreid

Several years ago, Jack Sloan, an in-law of my brother, took the two of us on a tour of the Canadian Warplane Museum at the Mount Hope airport in Hamilton, Ontario. This museum has to be one of the best … Continue reading →

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LANCASTER BOMBER

Posted on September 21, 2012 by bilyreid

LANCASTER BOMBER FLYPAST Mastery of the four engine bomber which allowed for heavier bomb loads and greater range by America, Britain and Canada proved the undoing of the Third Reich which had no answer to their lethality. Originally built in … Continue reading →

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LOCKHEED ELECTRA

Posted on September 19, 2012 by bilyreid

TRANS CANADA AIRLINES Forerunner to today’s Air Canada, TCA’s first aircraft was a 10 passenger Lockheed Electra. First route served was between Vancouver, BC and Seattle, Washington.

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GATINEAU EN VOL – 2012

Posted on September 17, 2012 by bilyreid

Once again, the airport in Gatineau, Quebec, across the river from Ottawa was home to the impressive Wings Over Gatineau airshow. This year’s show was a two day event, so naturally I chose the anniversary of  “Battle of Britain” Sunday. … Continue reading →

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MORE GATINEAU EN VOL

Posted on September 22, 2011 by bilyreid

Snowbirds in intricate manoeuvre. Alpha Jet CL-215 Bombardier Waterbomber Snowbirds in formation. CF-18

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GATINEAU EN VOL!!

Posted on September 18, 2011 by bilyreid

Vintage Wings Canada put on their annual airshow on Saturday, Sept. 17 at their home airport of Ottawa’s twin city, Gatineau, Quebec. Vintage Wings Canada has the best collection of airworthy Second World War aircraft in the country. The late … Continue reading →

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CANADA DAY FLYPAST

Posted on July 2, 2011 by bilyreid

Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa always include a crowd pleasing flypast. This year, with the visit of William and Kate, was no exception. First came a flypast of two F-18 aircraft. F-18 This was followed by the famous Snowbirds formation … Continue reading →

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FIRST IN FLIGHT

Posted on December 8, 2010 by admin

Kitty Hawk, North Carolina is the home of modern flight. This is the location chosen by the Wright brothers for their historic experiments in powered flight. Life size mock up of the original flight in  December of 1903 as seen … Continue reading →

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