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Welcome to the home page of the Ottawa Chapter of
the Canadian Aviation Historical Society (CAHS). Formed in 1964, the
CAHS Ottawa Chapter has more than 300 members today, some of whom
live outside the region.
Formal meetings of the CAHS Ottawa Chapter are held in the Bush
Theatre of the Canada Aviation Museum (CAvM), Rockcliffe Airport, on
the last Thursday of the month, from September through May (except
December), starting at 7:30 pm. Meetings feature guest speakers,
films, slide shows, book signings, and visits to the restoration
workshops of the Museum. Speakers present both first-person accounts
and researched papers covering all historical periods and aspects of
aviation. Recent talks have dealt with the Canadian use of specific
military and civil aircraft, squadron and company histories, and the
noteworthy aviation experiences of people from the Ottawa-area.
Visitors are always welcome.
In addition, the Ottawa Chapter holds monthly meetings of its
Research and Projects Group. These are held in the Board Room (Room
221) of the Administration Annex to the Canada Aviation Museum (CAvM)
on the second Tuesday of each month (including the Summer months),
starting at 7:00 pm. These are very informal gatherings, where
members show their current and historic aircraft slides and videos
or outline some of their research interests. Again meetings are open
to anyone and new faces are always welcome.
The Ottawa Chapter's annual membership fees includes receipt of its
newsletter, the Observair. The Observair provides a summary of each
formal meeting. It also presents short historical articles and notes
by members, informs members of aviation events in the Ottawa-area,
offers news and reviews of aviation books, as well as notice of
other articles of aviation or historical interest. Many of the
Chapter's members from outside the National Capital area have joined
to receive this newsletter.
The Ottawa Chapter and its members are interested in all aspects of
Canada's aviation history, from the earliest flights to modern
times. New members will be sure to meet others who share their
interests. We make a special effort to ensure that new members are
made welcome. Please join us and see for yourself!
If you would like to participate in any of the activities of the
Ottawa Chapter or require additional information, please contact
Timothy Dubé.
| Meetings |
Last Thursday of every month of the following months;
September through May (except for December) |
| Location |
Bush Theatre,
Canada Aviation Museum, Rockcliffe Airport |
| Time |
1930 hours |
Next Meeting & Local Chapter News
Click here for previous meetings archive
Join Us
at the next regular monthly meeting of
The Canadian Aviation Historical Society
Ottawa Chapter
| - When: Thursday, 27 May 2010
- Time: 1930 hours
- Where: Bush Theatre, Canada Aviation and Space Museum, Rockcliffe Airport
- Title or Subject: Canadian Naval Aviation
- Guest Speaker: A Panel of former RCN Aircrew share memories from their service, 1945 - 1968
See details at: http://cahs.ca/forums/showthread.php?p=706 |
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