Battle of Britain Day in Ottawa

Ollie · **Posted:** Fri Sep 10, 2004 7:50 pm

Hi!

Does anyone knows what is planned there? Is the Spit back from the States?

Ollie · **Posted:** Mon Sep 13, 2004 8:00 pm

So nobody know nothing?

On the museum's website they say that a ceremony will be held, does anyone knows when and what will they do then?

:?:

Guest · **Posted:** Mon Sep 13, 2004 9:10 pm

Ollie,

I read on the "Geneseo Corn Roast" thread that Mr. Potter's Spitfire is still in Geneseo as of last weekend.
I would say that there is a good chance that there will be some sort of flypast. Michael Potter will probably put something up in the air as he has great respect for veterans. Thats my guess anyway.

Al Moore · **Posted:** Mon Sep 13, 2004 9:11 pm

That was me by the way. :oops:

AIRIC · **Posted:** Mon Sep 13, 2004 10:17 pm

At one time there was a plan for the Canadian Harvards to fly with Mike and the Spit at Ottawa but even that has been scrubed and the Harvards will not make the trip.

Eric

Ollie · **Posted:** Tue Sep 14, 2004 7:25 am

Ok, I may or may not go...

Mike, are you coming if I do?

:?:

mrhenniger · **Posted:** Tue Sep 14, 2004 9:11 am

Ollie wrote:

Mike, are you coming if I do?

I received the following from the Canada Aviation Museum this morning.

I'll see if Catherine is interested.

Regards,

Mike

Dear Mr. Henniger,

Canada's Air Force is organizing this year's Battle of Britain
commemorative ceremony and parade which will take place at the Canada
Aviation Museum this Sunday, September 19, 2004 at 10:00 am. The public is
welcome to join in the observation of this important occasion which will
also feature serving and vintage aircraft flypasts, including Michael
Potter's Supermarine Spitfire, a Lancaster Bomber, a DC-3, 4 CF-18s flying
the missing man formation, CC-144 Challengers and CH-146 Griffon
helicopters, both with Second World War markings. The ceremony will
continue rain or shine. Members of the public are encouraged to bring a
lawn chair or an umbrella as required.

Best regards,

Denis Legaré
Communications & Marketing
Canada Aviation Museum / Musée de l'aviation du Canada
613 991-3834
fax 613 990-3655
dlegare@technomuses.ca
Visit our newly redesigned web site at www.aviation.technomuses.ca
Parcourez le site Web www.aviation.technomuses.ca,
entièrement rafraîchi.

Ollie · **Posted:** Tue Sep 14, 2004 9:17 am

Lanc?????????????

I'm coming, I'm coming, I'm coming, I'M BLOODY COMING!!!!!!!!!

Woo-hoo!!

And I'm bringing that friend of mine who flew in Lancs!!!

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Ollie · **Posted:** Tue Sep 14, 2004 1:52 pm

Who Brian, thanks for the picture and the link!

mrhenniger · **Posted:** Tue Sep 14, 2004 3:35 pm

It would seem that it is unlikely we will see SL721 there.

Mike

Guest · **Posted:** Tue Sep 14, 2004 4:06 pm

Hi guys,

I wasn't sure about making it, but with a line up like that, even if the Spitfire doesn't make it, I'm gonna try to be there. Only problem is that it is also my wife's birthday, and she does not share my interest. Hmmm.... how to break the news ?!!

Charles

mrhenniger · **Posted:** Tue Sep 14, 2004 5:09 pm

Anonymous wrote:

I wasn't sure about making it, but with a line up like that, even if the Spitfire doesn't make it, I'm gonna try to be there. Only problem is that it is also my wife's birthday, and she does not share my interest. Hmmm.... how to break the news?

Either diamonds, or knock the Honey-Do list down by half. And for good measure start sucking up now! :lol:

Mike

Ollie · **Posted:** Tue Sep 14, 2004 5:29 pm

Yep Charles, be there or be square.

I'll be easy to spot for I'll ahve my trademark flying suit!

:wink:

Guest · **Posted:** Fri Sep 17, 2004 4:39 pm

I see that DND posted an updated press release, dated yesterday.

http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/news/2004/09/16_e.asp

et en francais pour M. Ollie et nos autres amis francophone:

http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/news/2004/09/16_f.asp

I have attended a couple of times in the past, but it was nothing like they seem to be planning for this year. I have to say I am really impressed. :shock:

I think I'll be even more impressed when I see it. :!:

Hope to see you Sunday.

Charles

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