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Feature: So long Murray and Carol……………………page 6

ON PROU WINGSTHE COMOX VALLEY AIR FORCE MUSEUM ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER

19 Wing Comox Volume 1

September 2005 Issue 6

Feature: So long Murray and Carol………………

ON PROU WINGTHE COMOX VALLEY AIR FORCE MUSEUM ASSOCIATION NE

19 Wing Comox

September 2005



CVAFMA Executive 2005-06

President: Mike Hendren

Vice President: Harlin Price

Financial: Mike Spooner Secretary: Allison Hetman

Membership: Lynda Oxley

Bingo Coordinator: Herb Lightfoot Fund Raising: Terry Chester Director: Mike Gibbs

Newsletter Staff

Publisher: Ken Oxley

Contact Information Museum Chairman: John Low, Capt. 19 Wing Heritage Officer Curator/Program &

Volunteer Manager: Bob Richter Gift Shop Manager: Noreen Purdy

Comox Air Force Museum: 19 Wing Comox, Lazo BC V0R 2K0 (Vancouver Island)

Phone/Fax: 250 339-8162

e-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.comoxairforcemuseum.ca

Museum, Library and Gift Shop: Open 10am-4pm daily

Spitfire Hanger: Open Saturdays 10am-2pm

Spitfire/Y2K Project Website: www.y2kspitfire.com

Heritage Airpark: Open May-September10am-4pm

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Thomas Miles, Benjamin Adams and

Pete Kretschmann

CVAFMA Executive 2005-06

President: Mike Hendren

Vice President: Harlin Price

Financial: Mike Spooner Secretary: Allison Hetman

Membership: Lynda Oxley

Bingo Coordinator: Herb Lightfoot Fund Raising: Terry Chester Director: Mike Gibbs

Newsletter Staff

Publisher: Ken Oxley

Contact Information Museum Chairman: John Low, Capt. 19 Wing Heritage Officer Curator/Program &

Volunteer Manager: Bob Richter Gift Shop Manager: Noreen Purdy

Comox Air Force Museum: 19 Wing Comox, Lazo BC V0R 2K0 (VancouverPhone/Fax: 250 339-8162

e-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.comoxairforcemuseum.ca

Museum, Library and Gift Shop: Open 10am-4pm daily

Spitfire Hanger: Open Saturdays 10am-2pm

Spitfire/Y2K Project Website: www.y2kspitfire.com

Heritage Airpark: Open May-September10am-4pm

WELCOME NEW MEMBER

Thomas Miles, Benjamin Adams an

Pete Kretschmann

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The Publisher’s Clipboard Three exciting months have passed since our last newsletter. The vehicle displays, participationin community parades, the R C flying model event and the Armed Forces Day/Air Show were themain activities involving the museum staff and volunteers. The vehicle and aircraft restorationteams worked particularly hard and their displays at the air show did us proud.

The two air show souvenir tents did three times the sales volume of the 2003 event thanks tothe efficient organization and enthusiasm of everyone involved. The volunteers did a fabulous job and had some fun as well.

If you have any comments, ideas, articles or material that would be of interest to otherAssociation members, for our Newsletter, please contact us at [email protected] orleave a message at the Museum.

Visit www.comoxairforcemuseum.ca or drop by the museum to find out more about currentactivities.

To join our Association download the application on our website under Volunteer , leave a phone message at the Museum, or drop by and fill out an application. For only $10 annuallysome of the benefits you receive include our newsletter, discounts in the gift shop, and a voice inthe organization.Ken Oxley, Publisher/Volunteer

A Word from the Museum Chairman

This year’s Armed Forces Day and Air Show were a huge success with record attendance,superb displays and incredible performances. A big part of the success of the day was theMuseum’s participation…your participation. I want to thank everyone for helping to make this avery special day for the Museum. This was a huge undertaking for our organization, and yourefforts made it work. You made it work, not only because you came out on the day of the event, but because you helped in the preparation as well

- everything from suggestions regarding the

pricing of items for sale, to the best way to display our aircraft and vehicles, to building displa ysat Quality Foods in the middle of the night.

Thank you to all of you who spent a hot, sweaty day in the souvenir tents, which resulted in arecord sales day for the Museum Gift Shop. I would like to extend a special thanks to MurraySmith, for his team’s efforts in his final duties as Chairman of the Heritage Aircraft Committee.Murray had the huge task of moving all the aircraft from the Air Park so that they could bedisplayed at Air Force Day. Together with the Heritage Vehicles and the Y2K Spitfire, they puton a magnificent show… not only with the static displays, but with the Vampire’s taxi as well.Murray and his team then had the difficult task of moving all the aircraft back to the park whenthe fun was over. This was all smoothly accomplished because of Murray’s diligence, and hisanticipation of problems along the way.

We thank you for a job well done, Murray and wish you all the best in your new home in Unity,Saskatchewan. We will certainly miss you.

Once again - thank you, everyone! You made “Honouring Our Veterans,” at 19 Wing’s Armed

Forces Day, an event to be remembered. Capt. John Low

The Publisher’s Clipboard Three exciting months have passed since our last newsletter. The vehicle displain community parades, the R C flying model event and the Armed Forces Day/Amain activities involving the museum staff and volunteers. The vehicle and aircteams worked particularly hard and their displays at the air show did us proud.

The two air show souvenir tents did three times the sales volume of the 2003 ethe efficient organization and enthusiasm of everyone involved. The volunteers job and had some fun as well.

If you have any comments, ideas, articles or material that would be of interestAssociation members, for our Newsletter, please contact us at info@comoxairfoleave a message at the Museum.

Visit www.comoxairforcemuseum.ca or drop by the museum to find out moreactivities.

To join our Association download the application on our website under Volun phone message at the Museum, or drop by and fill out an applicati on. For only some of the benefits you receive include our newsletter, discounts in the gift shothe organization.Ken Oxley, Publisher/Volunteer

A Word from the Museum Chairman

This year’s Armed Forces Day and Air Show were a huge success with recordsuperb displays and incredible performances. A big part of the success of the daMuseum’s participation…your participation. I want to thank everyone for helpivery special day for the Museum. This was a huge undertaking for our organizaefforts made it work. You made it work, not only because you came out on the but because you helped in t he preparation as well

- everything from suggestions

pricing of items for sale, to the best way to display our aircraft and vehicles, to at Quality Foods in the middle of the night.

Thank you to all of you who spent a hot, sweaty day in the souvenir tents, whirecord sales day for the Museum Gift Shop. I would like to extend a special thaSmith, for his team’s efforts in his final duties as Chairman of the Heritage AircrMurray had the huge task of moving all the aircraft from the Air Park so that thedisplayed at Air Force Day. Together with the Heritage Vehicles and the Y2K Son a magnificent show… not only with the static displays, but with the VampireMurray and his team then had the difficult task of moving all the aircraft back tothe fun was over. This was all smoothly accomplished because of Murray’s dilianticipation of problems along the way.

We thank you for a job well done, Murray and wish you all the best in your newSaskatchewan. We will certainly miss you.

Once again - thank you, everyone! You made “Honouring Our Veterans,” at

Forces Day, an event to be remembered. Capt. John Low

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18 Sep 05 Battle of Britain Ceremonies Heritage Air Park 7-11 Nov 05 Remembrance Day Display* Driftwood Mall 11 Nov 05 Sid Williams Theatre Production

13 Dec 05 Volunteer Appreciation Christmas Party

*Volunteers needed for set up and take down

Books

Brian’s Picks

With this being the “Year of the Veteran” we are receiving many really interesting books from avariety of publishing companies; so far we have 25 with more to come.

The first is one which leads into the second and third book, is called The Canadian Honours Sys-

tem by Dundern Press. If you are really interested in starting or settling a debate then this is the bookfor you. And yes, there is a Canadian Victoria Cross and you’ll find the pertinent information on page 155.

For Valour deals with VC’s awarded to airmen and is a good research tool for all to read.

Honour by Michael Maton, is about the honours and awards to the R.A.F and Dominion Air Forcesduring WW II, published by Token Publishing Limited. It should be an interesting book for hangar

flyers to prove or deny someone’s claims to an award.

No Life Like It, is a women’s point of view on married life and the about the support they providedto their husbands’ career. It is by Deborah Harrison and Lucie Laliberte.

Shawnigan and the War, covers all the people from the Shawnigan area who served in the variousCanadian and Allied services, by Solitaire Press Ltd, Duncan BC.

Avro Aircraft and the Cold War by Randall Whitcomb and published by Vanwell covers all as- pects of the company from founding until dissolution. It is an interesting read for someone who isinto aircraft trivia. Finally, for high speed zoomies, Crowood Aviation Series, Lockheed F-104 Starfighter by Martin

W. Bowman covers all of the various users of the F -104 design and adaptations such as Lob Bombingetc. Of particular interest, page 91 shows the Zero/Zero launch of a CF-104 at Lechfeld Air Base on18 May, 1966. Really good stuff. That’s all for now.

rian O’Cain /Volunteer

U p c o m i n g

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Upcoming Events

18 Sep 05 Battle of Britain Ceremonies 7-11 Nov 05 Remembrance Day Display*

11 Nov 05 Sid Williams Theatre Production

13 Dec 05 Volunteer Appreciation Christma

*Volunteers needed for set up and take down

Books

Brian’s Picks

With this being the “Year of the Veteran” we are receiving many really interesvariety of publishing companies; so far we have 25 with more to come.

The first is one which leads into the second and third book, is called The Can

tem by Dundern Press. If you are really interested in starting or settling a debatfor you. And yes, there is a Canadian Victoria Cross and you’ll find the pertine page 155.

For Valour deals with VC’s awarded to airmen and is a good research tool forHonour by Michael Maton, is about the honours and awards to the R.A.F and

during WW II, published by Token Publishing Limited. It should be an interest flyers to prove or deny someone’s claims to an award.

No Life Like It, is a women’s point of view on married life and the about the to their husbands’ career. It is by Deborah Harrison and Lucie Laliberte.

Shawnigan and the War, covers all the people from the Shawnigan area whoCanadian and Allied services, by Solitaire Press Ltd, Duncan BC.

Avro Aircraft and the Cold War by Randall Whitcomb and pub lished by Va pects of the company from founding until dissolution. It is an interesting read fointo aircraft trivia.

Finally, for high speed zoomies, Crowood Aviation Series, Lockheed F-104 SW. Bowman covers all of the various users of the F -104 design and adaptations etc. Of particular interest, page 91 shows the Zero/Zero launch of a CF-104 at L18 May, 1966. Really good stuff.

That’s all for now.

rian O’Cain /Volunteer

U p c o m i n g

E v e n

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Upcoming Events



The Spitfire Hangar

Well folks, we survived the sweltering 30 degree heat of the 19 Wing 2005 Air Show. Firstly, I would like to thank all those who helped, not only with the display but also the two

museum tents. While we had an excellent day in regards to the number of people who visited theSpitfire display at the Air Show, donations and sales of Y2K souvenirs were far below what we hadhoped for. We did however raise $2,300 towards the project.

To enable us to hire our AME again we are looking for at least $25,000 in the bank by earlyOctober. I estimate we will only have $6-8,000 by that date. Therefore our plans may have to changeor at least become very flexible. If by some means we manage to get close to our goal by mid Octoberthen we hope to hire our AME full time (on a six month basis) so that the entire tail section can be

worked on and possibly completed.On another note, the Robert Taylor print raised about $1,600 for the project. How these funds will

be spent is yet to be determined. The winner of this print is Bill Trueman of Prince AlbertSaskatchewan. Bill, his son and grandsons visited the Spitfire Hangar in late June while on their wayto Alaska via the ferry. He spent a few years in the military and left after his initial tour. Wecongratulate him on his winnings.

Finally, we are still looking for someone to take over the reins of the Spitfire Project. Pleasecontact Capt. John Low at the museum if have an interest in taking on this position. For ongoing progress reports on the Spitfire, go to www.y2kspitfire.com

Harold MulderY2K Spitfire Project

RC Model Event Participant

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The Spitfire Hangar

Well folks, we survived the sweltering 30 degree heat of the 19 Wing 2005 AiFirstly, I would like to thank all those who helped, not only with the disp

museum tents. While we had an excellent day in regards to the number of pSpitfire display at the Air Show, donations and sales of Y2K souvenirs were fhoped for. We did however raise $2,300 towards the project.

To enable us to hire our AME again we are looking for at least $25,000 October. I estimate we will only have $6-8,000 by that date. Therefore our plaor at least become very flexible. If by some means we manage to get close to othen we hope to hire our AME full time (on a six month basis) so that the ent

worked on and possibly completed.On another note, the Robert Taylor print raised about $1,600 for the project.

be spent is yet to be determined. The winner of this print is Bill TrueSaskatchewan. Bill, his son and grandsons visited the Spitfire Hangar in late Jto Alaska via the ferry. He spent a few years in the military and left aftecongratulate him on his winnings.

Finally, we are still looking for someone to take over the reins of the Spitcontact Capt. John Low at the museum if have an interest in taking on this positFor ongoing progress reports on the Spitfire, go to www.y2kspitfire.com

Harold MulderY2K Spitfire Project

RC Model Event Participant



So Long Murray and CarolBy Ken Oxley

Murray, Murray, Murray was heard uttered a few months ago after the bomb dropped. Murray andCarol Smith are moving to Unity, Saskatchewan.

Murray started his career with the RCAF in 1957 and in the following year he became a RadarTechnician serving at Greenwood and later Namao. Over the next several years he served as anObserver at Winnipeg, Summerside and Shearwater and from1977 to 1982 in Comox where he retiredas a Warrant Officer. He logged over 3,500 hours on the Argus and 1,000 each on the Sea King andAurora.

After leaving the Forces, Murray became a licensed insurance agent with Canada Life and is stillactive in the business.

Murray has worked for the museum as a volunteer since 1990 in a number of roles includingexecutive positions within the organization. Using his leadership skills and experience he has madeimmeasurable contributions to the success of the Comox Air Force Museum. In 1996 Carol took onthe task of running the museum gift shop.

One of Murray’s first projects was setting up a static display of the Argus, as a centerpiece betweenHangars 1 and 7. This aircraft is now part of the Heritage Air Park collection. Another projectinvolved the Dodge Power Wagon vintage ambulance restoration, which, with the help of theautomotive class at Vanier Secondary School, Rob Roy and other volunteers, was finished in one year.Then a 1953 Jeep that had been sitting outside at the base in Chilliwack for 10 years was acquired bythe museum. This kept the crew, including Herbie, Ted, Norton, and other volunteers busy for manymonths. Some early additions to the collection included a Voodoo, Piasecki H-21 and a Mig 21. TheMig was a real challenge as it came with no instructions or manuals and took a lot of creativity andtrial and error to assemble. Many more vehicles and aircraft have been added to the museum’s

inventory thanks to the hard work and commitment of the various volunteers, museum staff, help fromthe base and others.

Murray says one of the highlights during many years with the Museum was being able to keep theaircraft maintained, considering what they had to work with. Most satisfying has been the amount ofcooperation and support provided by the base. He went on to say, of the various challenges faced,communications was the biggest one.

Murray said he will miss the people most, recounting the 28 years he’s spent at Comox and also theamount of pride he felt each time one of the many projects was finished.

He is leaving us in good hands. The team of volunteers share his enthusiasm and dedication.We look forward to seeing Murray each time he revisits the Valley, which we hope is often.

From all of us at the Museum, good luck Murray and Carol!

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So Long Murray and CarolBy Ken Oxley

Murray, Murray, Murray was heard uttered a few months ago after the bomb Carol Smith are moving to Unity, Saskatchewan.

Murray started his career with the RCAF in 1957 and in the following year he Technician serving at Greenwood and later Namao. Over the next several yearsObserver at Winnipeg, Summerside and Shearwater and from1977 to 1982 in Coas a Warrant Officer. He logged over 3,500 hours on the Argus and 1,000 each Aurora.

After leaving the Forces, Murray became a licensed insurance agent with Canactive in the business.

Murray has worked for the museum as a volunteer since 1990 in a number of rexecutive positions within the organization. Using his leadership skills and expimmeasurable contributions to the success of the Comox Air Force Museum. Inthe task of running the museum gift shop.

One of Murray’s first projects was setting up a static display of the Argus, as aHangars 1 and 7. This aircraft is now part of the Heritage Air Park collection. Ainvolved the Dodge Power Wagon vintage ambulance restoration, which, with thautomotive class at Vanier Secondary School, Rob Roy and other volunteers, wThen a 1953 Jeep that had been sitting outside at the base in Chilliwack for 10 ythe museum. This kept the crew, including Herbie, Ted, Norton, and other volumonths. Some early additions to the collection included a Voodoo, Piasecki H-

Mig was a real challenge as it came with no instructions or manuals and took a lotrial and error to assemble. Many more vehicles and aircraft have been added to

inventory thanks to the hard work and commitment of the various volunteers, mthe base and others.

Murray says one of the highlights during many years with the Museum was beaircraft maintained, considering what they had to work with. Most satisfying hacooperation and support provided by the base. He went on to say, of the variouscommunications was the biggest one.

Murray said he will miss the people most, recounting the 28 years he’s spent atamount of pride he felt each time one of the many projects was finished.

He is leaving us in good hands. The team of volunteers share his enthusiasm aWe look forward to seeing Murray each time he revisits the Valley, which we ho

From all of us at the Museum, good luck Murra



President’s Message

Hello Everyone,

The Air Show was the launch of our major fundraising project for the Museum, the Heritage Stones.

The monies raised from the Heritage Stones will go to several projects the Museum has identified such

as the re-design of the Air Park, building of a memorial gate entrance to the Air Park and re

-design of

displays in the Museum. I urge everyone to look at the Heritage Stones at www.comoxairforcemuseum.ca and buy one for

yourself or as a tribute for a relative who was in the military at some time. It is a wonderful way tohave your contribution engraved in stone for all to see. The bonus is you get a tax receipt for the fullamount. All members of the Museum Association are invited to participate. It works like this; when you make a donation of $155 to the Museum Association you get: A Vancouver Island marble Heritage Stone

Three lines of engraved information about the individual. The Stone displayed in an appropriate and dignified manner in the Air Park. A Tax Receipt for the full amount of $155

Make your donation before December 31 to get a tax receipt for this year.

Application forms can be picked up at the Museum or on -line at: www.comoxairforcemuseum.ca

Mike Hendren President Phone: 250 339-4272/e-mail: [email protected]

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President’s Message

Hello Everyone,

The Air Show was the launch of our major fundraising project for the MuseumThe monies raised from the Heritage Stones will go to several projects the Muse

as the re-design of the Air Park, building of a memorial gate entrance to the Air P

displays in the Museum. I urge everyone to look at the Heritage Stones at www.comoxairforcemuseum

yourself or as a tribute for a relative who was in the military at some time. It is have your contribution engraved in stone for all to see. The bonus is you get a taamount. All members of the Museum Association are invited to participate.

It works like this; when you make a donation of $155 to the Museum Associati A Vancouver Island marble Heritage Stone

Three lines of engraved information about the individual. The Stone displayed in an appropriate and dignified manner in the Air A Tax Receipt for the full amount of $155

Make your donation before December 31 to get a tax receipt for this year.

Application forms can be picked up at the Museum or on -line at: www.comoxai

Mike Hendren President Phone: 250 339-4272/e-mail: dmhendre



Radio controlled model flying event 25-26 June 2005

AlbumMemories of the past three months

Armed Forces Day/Air Show 7 Aug 2005

Nautical Days Parade 1 Aug 2005

Photos Ken Oxley and Dove Hendren

Radio controlled model flying event 25-26 June 2005

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AlbumMemories of the past three months

Armed Forces Day/Air Show 7 Aug 2005

Nautical Days Parade 1 Aug 2005

Photos K

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