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Shenstone: An Unparalleled Career (Part 1, the Pre-war years) By Wayne Saunders

THE NAME BEVERLEY ‘BEV’ SHENSTONE MAY NOT BE ONE THAT EVERYBODY INTERESTED in Canadian aviation history will have heard. But it should be. In fact, if a ‘Top Ten’ list of Canadian personalities who have made a significant impact on aviation were drawn up, Shenstone would arguably be near the top. Yet, his outstanding career is not well known, nor has it been examined in any depth. This biographical study attempts to redress the situation.     Read the Full Story
Yukon - the Coldest Place in North America by Major Matthias Joost

The record for the coldest recorded temperature in North America is held by a tiny locale in the Yukon, at-81.4° Fahrenheit (-63° Celsius). Snag, 30 kms east of the Alaska-Yukon border and 25 kms north of the Alaska Highway had an aviation connection when the record was set on 3 February 1947.   Read the Full Story
A Life through a Lens By Eric Dumigan

I grew up spending time in the darkroom listening to classical music and watching my father develop photos during the ‘70s. My grandfather, Robert Dumigan, also enjoyed photography and when the R-100 made its one and only trip to St. Hubert in 1930, my grandfather took a photo of my aunt and father standing in front of the R-100. I’m sure this is where my father caught his love for aviation. This and many more photos are presented in the full story.       Read the Full Story

Preserving Canada's Flying Heritage


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Welcome to the new online home of the Canadian Aviation Historical Society, the world's premier organization dedicated to preserving Canada's flying heritage.

The CAHS recently underwent significant changes: there are many new faces in the executive, at the helm of the Journal, and in the day-to-day management of the Society. These dynamic times have unfortunately resulted in a delay in Journal publication, but new editor Bill March and graphics manager Terry Higgins have put together several exciting editions that will reach member mailboxes soon, and be available in select museums and newsstands.

We've recently spearheaded a number of new projects - including this website - which will increase membership options and benefits; create new partnerships with other heritage organizations; and further our reputation as Canada's oldest and largest aviation history society. 2011 promises to be exciting!

 

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