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404 KITCHENER-WATERLOO WING R.C.A.F.A. 510 Dutton Drive Waterloo N2L 4C5 519-884-1272 www.404wing.

LAST POST 2 LADIES AUXILIARY 3 SIT & BE FIT 3 OKTOBERFST PARTY 3 FUND RAISER 3 JUST US JAMMING 3 ENTERTAINMENT 4 BOCCE BALL 4 SATURDAY GAMES DAY 4 BID EUCHRE 5 FRIDAY LUNCHES 5 BAR HOURS 5 EUCHRE 5

1 404 KITCHENER-WATERLOO WING R.C.A.F.A. 510 Dutton Drive Waterloo N2L 4C WE PROUDLY PERPETUATE THE GLORIOUS TRADITIONS OF THE ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE September 2017 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE Doug Arnold THIS ISSUE PRESIDENT S MESSAGE 1 GENERAL MEETING 1 PADRE S COLUMN 2 LAST POST 2 LADIES AUXILIARY 3 SIT & BE FIT 3 OKTOBERFST PARTY 3 FUND RAISER 3 JUST US JAMMING 3 ENTERTAINMENT 4 BOCCE BALL 4 SATURDAY GAMES DAY 4 BID EUCHRE 5 FRIDAY LUNCHES 5 BAR HOURS 5 EUCHRE 5 PARADE NOTICES 6 PATIO BB 7 HORSE SHOE PITS 7 MAYOR S DINNER 8 FRIDAY FLICKS 8 CALENDAR 9 EXEC S PHONE LIST 10 The Wing Ding is published monthly. The opinions expressed are those of the editor and contributors and in no way reflect opinions of the Air Force Association of Canada or of the 404 K-W Wing, who jointly and separately assume no liability. The question I hear everyone asking is where has the summer gone it is hard to believe that September is here already. I want to thank the membership for their confidence in re-electing me President for another year and again I promise that I will do my utmost to fulfill the duties of president. I also want to congratulate and thank the executive members for accepting their various positions. The corn roast/barbeque held on August 19 th was a great success.this event was spearheaded by the 404 WEC and I want to thank everyone for their assistance. There are a few important events coming up; The monthly dinner meetings start again this month on September 7 th - just a reminder that these dinner meetings are always held on the first Thursday of the month. Dinner is at 6:00 pm and if you do not want to come for dinner you are still welcome to attend the meeting which commences at 7:00 pm. The Mayor s Dinner is on September 8 th. However if you do not have your ticket by now I am afraid that you are out of luck as this is always a sold out event. The Oktoberfest Party will be held on Saturday October 7 th. This event is still in the planning stage so there will be more information to follow, however I just wanted you to be aware of the date so you can mark your day planners accordingly. The Battel of Britain Parade and Service is on September 17 th and we encourage members who are able to march to participate in the parade, and if you can t march then to attend the service at the cenotaph. There will be additional chairs available at the cenotaph for those who require seating. Look forward to greeting you at the Wing, Per Ardua Ad Astra Never was so much owed by so many to so few Sir. Winston Churchill GENERAL MEETING NOTICE Upcoming meeting dates - September 7 th ~ October 5 th ~ November 2 nd Meet & Greet 5:00 pm Dinner at 6:00 pm Meeting starts at 7:00 pm Meetings are held the first Thursday of the month. All members welcome. Please order your dinner ticket on the Tuesday prior to the meeting

Page 2 PADRE S CORNER Regular Features The Wing Ding September 2017 Dr.

There is a time in the life of a free nation, and in the fabric of the society which enables and empowers liberty and justice, when we are called upon to fight and resist evil powers seeking to crush

The Battle of Britain is a memorial, indeed a celebration, of the willingness of a few to lay down their lives in the service of the many Air Force Hymn: O Thou within Whose Sure Control O Thou

Across the ocean, dread and deep, Above the forest s lonely sweep, Upon the vast ethereal seas; Encompass Thou their valiant wings In all their brave adventuring; Hear Thou, O Lord, a nation s prayer

2 Page 2 PADRE S CORNER Regular Features The Wing Ding September 2017 Dr. Bruce Street The following is an excerpt from an Anglican service dedicated to the memory of those who lost their lives in the Battle of Britain; 10 July 31 October There is a time in the life of a free nation, and in the fabric of the society which enables and empowers liberty and justice, when we are called upon to fight and resist evil powers seeking to crush the life of its citizenry, and seeking to quench the very fire of freedom which enlivens us. The Battle of Britain is a memorial, indeed a celebration, of the willingness of a few to lay down their lives in the service of the many Air Force Hymn: O Thou within Whose Sure Control O Thou within Whose sure control The surging planets onward roll, Whose everlasting arms embrace People of every clime and race, Hear Thou, O Lord, a nations prayer For those Thy rangers of the air! Across the ocean, dread and deep, Above the forest s lonely sweep, Upon the vast ethereal seas; Encompass Thou their valiant wings In all their brave adventuring; Hear Thou, O Lord, a nation s prayer Hear Thou, O Lord, a nations prayer Or when through serried clouds they For those Thy children of the air! rise For these Thy children of the air! Thou at the impulse of Whose will A troubled Galilee grew still Thy chart and compass shall provide Deliverance from storm and tide And hidden are from mortal eyes; Hear Thou, O Lord, a nations prayer For Thy crusaders of the air! Uphold their shining argosies IN MEMORIUM (LAST POST) Vic Snowden Grace Cressman passed away on July 14, 2017 at Golden Years Nursing Home, Cambridge at the age of 95. The wife of the late Carl F. Cressman, a Past President of 404 K-W Wing, Grace was an Honorary Member of the 404 Wing Ladies Auxiliary. Isabelle Haddock passed away on June 1, 2017 at the age of 87. She was the wife of the late Robert Haddock and a long term Honorary Member of the 404 Wing Ladies Auxiliary. Kenneth Allen Farrell passed away on July 11, 2017 at the age of 92. He was a long-standing member of the 404 K-W Wing for almost 60 years. Kenneth graduated as a pilot in in 1944 and served in the RCAF. Later he also served as a pilot with the London, Ontario RCAF Reserve #420 Squadron; and was a Past President of the WW Flying Club. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.

The Wing Ding September 2017 LADIES AUXILIARY Regular Features Page 3 President, Bev Rylott I hope everyone had a good summer; the

September 20 th at 2p.m. will be our installation of our Executive. We will have a wine and cheese social after our meeting.

SIT & BE FIT 2017 The first General Meeting of the Wing will be September 7 th. And the Ladies will be serving as we did last year.

3 The Wing Ding September 2017 LADIES AUXILIARY Regular Features Page 3 President, Bev Rylott I hope everyone had a good summer; the summers seem shorter and the winters longer. I guess Ladies, we have to get back to business for yet another year. September 20 th at 2p.m. will be our installation of our Executive. We will have a wine and cheese social after our meeting. If possible please attend as we will talk about our agenda for the coming year. SIT & BE FIT 2017 The first General Meeting of the Wing will be September 7 th. And the Ladies will be serving as we did last year. Our Friday Lunches will begin again on September 15 th. So hope everyone will attend. See you soon at the Wing. FUND RAISER WEDNESDAY ENTERTAINMENT JUST US JAMMING! Come out to play or just to enjoy every Wednesday, at 7 pm.

Page 4 ENTERTAINMENT Regular Features The Wing Ding September 2017 Nancy Ellis Our corn roast and games day held August 19 th had a great turnout of people.

Wing members are asked to consider taking on or volunteering for at least one Special Event sometime during our fiscal year.

The Entertainment Contact person from the Wing Executive will act as an advisory person, if requested. Contact Nancy Ellis at 519-579-4583.

4 Page 4 ENTERTAINMENT Regular Features The Wing Ding September 2017 Nancy Ellis Our corn roast and games day held August 19 th had a great turnout of people. We hope everyone had a good time. An Entertainment Committee is not responsible for chairing and coordinating every Special Event. Wing members are asked to consider taking on or volunteering for at least one Special Event sometime during our fiscal year. By working as a team with family, friends and other Wing volunteers it will lighten the load for everyone. The Entertainment Contact person from the Wing Executive will act as an advisory person, if requested. Contact Nancy Ellis at Here is a line-up of events and potential events for the coming year : DATES SPECIAL EVENT LEADER(S) September 17 Battle of Britain Reception Nancy Ellis October 7 Oktoberfest supper & entertainment Doug Arnold & family November 11 Remembrance Day reception Ladies Auxiliary December 16 Christmas Party Ada Monaghan & Donna Kuehl We need some volunteer teams and ideas for the following dates: January 1 New Year s Levee February March Irish Pub Day April May

The Wing Ding September 2017 Regular Features Page 5 BAR HOURS

pm 6-10 pm 1-4:30 pm 11:30-1:00 Friday 5-10 pm 2-6(+) pm Except

5 The Wing Ding September 2017 Regular Features Page 5 BAR HOURS Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1-4:30 pm 6-9 pm 6-10 pm 1-4:30 pm 11:30-1:00 Friday 5-10 pm 2-6(+) pm Except for statutory holidays Larry Allenson FRIDAY LUNCHES Friday Lunches served 11:30 to 1:00 pm. Ladies Auxiliary The Ladies will be happy to see and serve you starting September 15 th, Choice of soups and sandwiches EUCHRE by the Desslers Euchre starts for the season on Tuesday, September 12 th, 6:45 pm. Come out and enjoy!

Page 6 Happenings The Wing Ding September 2017 PARADE NOTICES Donna Kuehl IPP Battle of Britain Parade & Service at Waterloo Cenotaph ~ September 17, 2017 2:00 pm The Battle of Britain waged from

Their victory gave hope to the people of Great Britain and to other freedom-loving nations.

6 Page 6 Happenings The Wing Ding September 2017 PARADE NOTICES Donna Kuehl IPP Battle of Britain Parade & Service at Waterloo Cenotaph ~ September 17, :00 pm The Battle of Britain waged from July to October It pitted a small group of fighter pilots from around the world against a far larger Luftwaffe. Their victory gave hope to the people of Great Britain and to other freedom-loving nations. The Hawker Hurricane is a British single-seat fighter aircraft that became renowned during the Battle of Britain, accounting for 60 percent of the RAF air victories in the battle, and served in all the major theatres of the Second World War. A major manufacturer of the Hurricane was Canada Car and Foundry at their factory in Fort William, Ontario. The facility's Chief Engineer, Elsie MacGill, became known as the "Queen of the Hurricanes". By the time the production line shut down in 1943, CanCar had produced over 1,400 Hurricanes. Her role in this successful production run made her famous, even to the point of a comic book being published in the United States about her, using her nickname, "Queen of the Hurricanes". The public was fascinated with this female engineer, designer. Elizabeth Muriel Gregory "Elsie" MacGill, OC (March 27, 1905 November 4, 1980), born in Vancouver, B.C. was the first woman in Canada to receive a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. In 1929, she became the first woman in North America, and likely the world, to be awarded a master's degree in aeronautical engineering. Despite contracting polio just before her graduation, she learned to walk supported by two strong metal canes. She worked as an aeronautical engineer during the Second World War and did much to make Canada a powerhouse of aircraft construction during her years at Canadian Car and Foundry (CC&F) in Fort William, Ontario (now Thunder Bay). She was the first woman in the world to hold such a position. When the factory was selected to build the Hawker Hurricane fighter aircraft for the Royal Air Force (RAF), her role in the company changed. The factory quickly expanded from about 500 workers to 4,500 by war's end, half of them women. For much of the war MacGill's primary task was to streamline operations in the production line as the factories rapidly expanded. MacGill was also responsible for designing solutions to allow the aircraft to operate during the winter, introducing de-icing controls and a system for fitting skis for landing on snow. After her work at CC&F she ran a successful consulting business. Between she was a commissioner on the Royal Commission on the Status of Women in Canada, published in In 2016, she was proposed as one of five finalists to be on Canadian banknotes.

7 The Wing Ding September 2017 Events Page 7 President Doug Arnold placing wreath at Peacekeeper s Parade Aug 9 th, 2017 Photo: D. Kuehl Kid s Ability Kid s Ability serves over 4,000 children with physical, developmental and communication disabilities in Waterloo Region and Wellington County each year. Phone: x Ad courtesy of Harvey Gib Newman Charitable Business # RR0001 Please support our advertisers

8 Page 8 Events with Pics The Wing Ding September MAYOR s DINNER September 8 th The 9 th Annual Mayor s Dinner honouring local veterans is Friday, September 8, The Master of Ceremonies is Mayor, Dave Jaworsky, City of Waterloo. Tickets are $50 per person.

The Wing Ding September 2017 Calendar Page 9 September, 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat CLOSED CLOSED 404 K-W Wing, R.C.A.F.A. 510 Dutton Drive, Waterloo 519-884-1272 airmail@404wing.

9 The Wing Ding September 2017 Calendar Page 9 September, 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat CLOSED CLOSED 404 K-W Wing, R.C.A.F.A. 510 Dutton Drive, Waterloo airmail@404wing.ca Battle of Britain 2 pm Parade & Reception CLOSED PRIVATE 1:30-4 pm Friday WEC 10 am Ladies Auxiliary 2 pm Just Us Jamming 7 pm 11:30-1 pm /Patio 5-10 pm Singles Selective (Dance Big Hall) 7:30 pm pm 2-6+ pm Old Salts 2-4 pm Optimist Dinner 6:00 pm Optimist Exec 7:00 pm Just Us Jamming 7pm Just Us Jamming 7 pm Just Us Jamming 7 pm Bocce Ball 1:30 pm Bocce Ball 1:30 pm 5-10 pm Patio BBQ Singles Selective 7:30 pm Labour Day HOLIDAY CLOSED Euchre 6:45 pm Euchre 6:45 pm Sit & Be Fit am Euchre 6:45 pm Private - N.F.C. 1-4 pm General Mtg Dinner 6 pm Mtg 7:00 pm Bocce Ball 1:30 pm Mayor s Dinner & Silent Auction 5:30-11 pm Lunch Friday Lunch 11:30-1 pm 5-10 pm Patio BBQ * Friday Nite Flicks Friday Lunch 11:30-1 pm 5-10 pm Patio BBQ * Friday Nite Flicks Games Day 2:30-4:30 pm 2-6+ pm Games Day 2:30-4:30 pm Private 6-9 pm 2-6+ pm Games Day 2:30-4:30 pm 2-6+ pm Games Day 2:30-4:30 pm

Page 10 EXECUTIVES 2016-2017 & MEMBERSHIP The Wing Ding September 2017 EXECUTIVE OFFICE 404 WING EXECUTIVE COUNCIL 2017-2018 DIRECTORS President Douglas Arnold 888-0902 Director (R) Howard Dessler

10 Page 10 EXECUTIVES & MEMBERSHIP The Wing Ding September 2017 EXECUTIVE OFFICE 404 WING EXECUTIVE COUNCIL DIRECTORS President Douglas Arnold Director (R) Howard Dessler st Vice President Larry Allenson Director (R) Adrian Vath nd Vice President Ronald Beaudreau Director (R) Bob Drummond IMM. P.P. Donna Kuehl Treasurer Ernie Dyck Secretary Nancy Ellis Appointed Chairpersons and Committees (Call 519 area code unless otherwise stated) Air Cadets (P) Ron Beaudreau cell Poppy Fund Rep (P) Ron Beaudreau Bar Officer (P) Larry Allenson Public Relation (P) Donna Kuehl Dinner Meetings (1) Ron Beaudreau Regalia (1) Wilf Dippel Entertainment (P) Nancy Ellis Sgt-At-Arms (P) Larry Allenson Events Booking (P) Donna Kuehl Sports (P) Hal Werner Historian (1) Vic Snowden Visiting (1) Howard Dessler House (2) Larry Allenson Veterans Council (P) Sid Kenmir Membership Committee (M) Donna Kuehl Western Region RVP (P) Rene McKinnon through President Ontario Group President (P) John Hooper through President Wing Ding (Editor) (P) Donna Kuehl Padre Dr. Bruce Sweet Wing Ding (Ass t Editor) (E) Kitty Tsang Parade Co-ordinator (P) Ron Beaudreau Wing Ding (Producer) (E) Trish Walker E Reports through Editor P Reports through President M Reports through Immediate Past President 1 Reports through 1 st Vice President 2 Reports through 2 nd Vice President EXECUTIVE OFFICERS LADIES AUXILIARY EXECUTIVE President Bev Rylott Secretary Anne Mulhall Past President Carol Totzke Treasurer Michelle Leschak DIRECTORS Dinner Meetings (Wing) Bev Rylott Phoning Jean Ross L.A. Meetings (kitchen) Gretta Fletcher Phoning Jean Jarosz Liaison Bev Rylott Publicity Pat Snowden Membership Dorothy Dippel Sick & Visiting Elizabeth Maurer

404 KITCHENER-WATERLOO WING R.C.A.F.A.

404 KITCHENER-WATERLOO WING R.C.A.F.A. 510 Dutton Drive Waterloo 519-884-1272 March 2014 WE PROUDLY PERPETUATE THE GLORIOUS TRADITIONS OF THE ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE THIS ISSUE PRESIDENT S MESSAGE 1 GENERAL