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Title: Toronto Aerospace Museum, Dec. 6
Post by: Scherf on November 25, 2003, 07:57:29 PM

Hi all, first post here.

Just to let you know that the Toronto Aeropspace Museum will be holding a "Mosquito Symposium" on the date above. As the Museum is on the site of the old de Havilland Canada plant, the event should be pretty good, especially as they have Russ Bannock as a guest speaker.

Even if you don't give a damn about Mossies (sick people that you are) go along to meet Russ Bannock. Pioneer bush pilot, CO of 418 Sqn. RCAF, for many years Chief Test Pilot at DH Canada, and one of life's true gentlemen.

Information, location etc. is at:

http://www.torontoaerospacemuseum.com

Cheers,

Scherf

Title: Toronto Aerospace Museum, Dec. 6
Post by: Torque on November 26, 2003, 02:15:33 AM

IN:aok

Title: Toronto Aerospace Museum, Dec. 6
Post by: ravells on November 26, 2003, 08:47:21 AM

Are there any flying mosquitos left?

Ravs

Title: Toronto Aerospace Museum, Dec. 6
Post by: kappa on November 26, 2003, 10:23:40 AM

Quote

Originally posted by ravells
Are there any flying mosquitos left?

Ravs

Last I have read was there was only one left...  Dont remember were... but pretty sure it was in the it's homeland ..

k
AoM

Title: Toronto Aerospace Museum, Dec. 6
Post by: ravells on November 26, 2003, 10:29:51 AM

Funny,

I've been to quite a few airshows in the UK and never seen one in the air.

Pity, It would be a terrific sight.

Ravs

Title: Flying Mosquitos
Post by: Scherf on November 26, 2003, 03:53:23 PM

There are no Mosquitos which are flown currently. Sadly, the last flying example was lost in a crash at Barton airshow in July 1996, which killed both crew.

Kermit Weeks' Fantasy of Flight owns a Mosquito which used to fly regularly, but which has not taken to the air for around a decade, I believe.

There is one aircraft undergoing restoration on Canada's west coast, with the stated intention of being returned to the air. There are regular updates on progress in The Aeroplane magazine.

Cheers,

Scherf

Title: Gents
Post by: Scherf on November 26, 2003, 11:30:05 PM

Over on the main forum, Furball has posted the text of a speech made by Russ Bannock some years back, describing his wartime Mosquito flying.

It's in the Intruders! 418 Squadron thread.

Cheers,

Scherf

Title: punt
Post by: Scherf on December 02, 2003, 08:46:20 PM

Just this once, I promise.

Title: Toronto Aerospace Museum, Dec. 6
Post by: Habu on December 02, 2003, 09:41:06 PM

Actually I am going to be there.

I was going to post the link myself and was happy to see someone else knows about the talk. It should be an interesting evening and I hope it is well attended. I am a member of the Borden Flying club and we have the event posted on our website.

De Havilland Mosquito Symposium  (http://www.bordenflyingclub.com/)

Title: Good stuff habu
Post by: Scherf on December 03, 2003, 03:41:59 PM

I'm insane with jealousy - I live in Sydney, Australia, but was in Toronto until 3 weeks ago.

AAaaaaaarrrrrrrrgggggghhhhhhh!

Cheers,

Scherf

Title: Toronto Aerospace Museum, Dec. 6
Post by: Habu on December 05, 2003, 10:02:31 PM

Tomorrow (Saturday) noon at the Downsview airport museum.

I am going is anyone else from here going to be there? I am even skipping a real chance to go flying to see the talk. Should be very interesting.