Battle of Britain Lace Tapestry
(Republished from the 3 May 1989 issue of The Voxair) On the 22 March 1989, Lieutenant-General Larry A. Ashley, Commander, Air Command, unveiled the Battle of Britain Lace Tapestrywhich will…
Dakota – A Last Farewell – Un dernier adieu
(reprinted from the 22 March 1989 issue of The Voxair) Dakota C. Mk. III Twin Wasp June 1944 The Dakota Mark III as it was flown in England in 1944.…
Ghost Squadron anything but frightful
(reprinted from the 7 February 2001 issue of , The Voxair) Members of WTn and 1 Air Mov Sqn lift the Kiowa back to its spot in Air Force Heritage…
Stations of the RCAF: Victoria Island
(reprinted from the October 1962 issue of The Roundel) by Flight Lieutenant E.E. Boyd Within sight of the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa is an area destined to become one of…
The Making of a new badge for 17 Wing
by CM Walton-Simm, Managing Editor (reprinted from the 9 June 1999 issue of The Voxair, Winnipeg, Manitoba) Approved 17 Wing Badge Back in 1994, with the resurrection of the Wing…
The Garden of Memories
(reprinted from the 1 September 1999 issue of The Voxair, Winnipeg, Manitoba) The old saying "From small acorn grow big oak trees" might well be appropriate for the Garden of…
The George Cross Recipients
(reprinted from the 1 September 1999 issue of The Voxair, Winnipeg, Manitoba) In a previous issue, the significance of the George Cross was described. This issue we look at the…
New Uniforms
(reprinted from the 20 February 1985 issue of The Voxair, Winnipeg, Manitoba) Blue, tan, white and green in your future. OTTAWA — Defence Minister Robert Coates has unveiled plans for…
The New Air Command H.Q.’S Building
(reprinted from the 30 May 1984 issue of The Voxair, Winnipeg, Manitoba) The Honourable Lloyd Axworthy, Minister of Transport, MP for Winnipeg — Fort Garry, on behalf of Defence Minister…
Battle Of Britain Beauty Bailed Out By BAMEO
(reprinted from the 15 October 1980 issue of The Voxair, Winnipeg, Manitoba) During the recent Commonwealth Aircrew Reunion held in Winnipeg, Hollywood actor Cliff Robertson's vintage Mk 9b Spitfire developed…