GATINEAU, QC. – William “Bill” Morton, a veteran pilot of the Second World War, will take a flight in a vintage Tiger Moth aircraft once again on 31 July here at Vintage Wings of Canada at 2 p.m.
Bill Morton, a former Tiger Moth pilot who trained with the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1942 to 1945 in Canada and the United Kingdom will be a passenger aboard his beloved de Havilland Tiger Moth.
“It’s a fitting tribute to Bill, one of our many military aviation veterans in this country for whom we commemorate,” said Blake Reid, Vintage Wings pilot. “It is our goal to inspire and educate Canadians about the historical significance of our aviation heritage and what better way than in the cockpit of one of these classic birds.”
The Tiger Moth flight for Bill Morton is part of Vintage Wings’ brand new Sponsored Flight Program. This new initiative allows members of the organization to experience the thrill of flying in a classic warbird. Each flight is sponsored for a fee that helps offset operational cost to run the public charitable organization. To be eligible for the program, passengers must first become members of the organization, sign a waiver and be in good health. A similar program is offered by the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum located in Mount Hope, ON.
The de Havilland Tiger Moth was a primary flying trainer used to instruct new pilot recruits of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP) at training bases across Canada. In 2011, Vintage Wings will pay tribute to the BCATP but showcasing all four aircraft trainers of the period – the North American Harvard, de Havilland Tiger Moth, Fleet Finch, and Fairchild Cornell – at various locations across Canada.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Gift from above
Reprinted form the Whig Standard by PETER HENDRA
Bill Morton will take a trip down memory lane on Saturday, but his will be a bit different than most.
The Bobs Lake resident will again fly in a Tiger Moth, the same plane in which he first trained during the Second World War.
"I think about (Saturday's flight) all the time," Morton said. "I can't wait to get up there."
Morton will climb into the Tiger Moth's open cockpit at a Gatineau, Que., airport, a gift from a group of friends to mark his 90th birthday, which actually took place in May.
"I don't know if it's sentimental or whatever you want to call it, but it's the first plane I ever flew," Morton said.
When he enlisted in the air force, Morton was an air gunner. He was asked if he was interested in becoming a pilot and, when he said yes, he was transferred to Virden, Man., to attend elementary training flying school.
It was there that he piloted his first plane, according to his logbook, on Aug. 31, 1942.
Morton said that he always wanted to be a pilot, "but ... I was only 20 years old.
"It was more of a 'let's get in and get the war over with' kind of thing," he said.
Despite his training, Morton never saw action in the war. Instead, he was transferred from the Royal Canadian Air Force to the Royal Air Force in England, which then sent him to Scotland to be trained as an instructor.
"I was just lucky," Morton said. "When I say that, all my friends who weren't sent to be instructors -- they went to bomber command and such -- they're not living now. They didn't last too long."
Follow the blog today to read more about his flight here at Vintage Wings. The weather is CAVOK for the highly anticipated flight!
Bill Morton will take a trip down memory lane on Saturday, but his will be a bit different than most.
The Bobs Lake resident will again fly in a Tiger Moth, the same plane in which he first trained during the Second World War.
"I think about (Saturday's flight) all the time," Morton said. "I can't wait to get up there."
Morton will climb into the Tiger Moth's open cockpit at a Gatineau, Que., airport, a gift from a group of friends to mark his 90th birthday, which actually took place in May.
"I don't know if it's sentimental or whatever you want to call it, but it's the first plane I ever flew," Morton said.
When he enlisted in the air force, Morton was an air gunner. He was asked if he was interested in becoming a pilot and, when he said yes, he was transferred to Virden, Man., to attend elementary training flying school.
It was there that he piloted his first plane, according to his logbook, on Aug. 31, 1942.
Morton said that he always wanted to be a pilot, "but ... I was only 20 years old.
"It was more of a 'let's get in and get the war over with' kind of thing," he said.
Despite his training, Morton never saw action in the war. Instead, he was transferred from the Royal Canadian Air Force to the Royal Air Force in England, which then sent him to Scotland to be trained as an instructor.
"I was just lucky," Morton said. "When I say that, all my friends who weren't sent to be instructors -- they went to bomber command and such -- they're not living now. They didn't last too long."
Follow the blog today to read more about his flight here at Vintage Wings. The weather is CAVOK for the highly anticipated flight!
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
WACO Project 101
The art of dismantling a 1929 biplane and reassembling it is quite a story in itself. Never mind the fact that the Taperwing WACO is on display at the Ottawa Airport today through to mid September. Doug Hempstead, Ottawa Sun reporter, thinks so too. He spent the better part of the morning filming and interviewing Team WACO during the process that involved towing the aircraft from the ESSO Avitat hangar along Aiport Rd into the main terminal. Things got more involved with the unforecasted but necessary removal of the wheels off the fusselage in order to fit the airplane through the doors.
Here's a brief peek of today's event.
Photo credit: Mary Lee
To view the Ottawa Sun report visit http://www.ottawasun.com/news/ottawa/2010/07/28/14855786.html
Here's a brief peek of today's event.
Photo credit: Mary Lee
To view the Ottawa Sun report visit http://www.ottawasun.com/news/ottawa/2010/07/28/14855786.html
EXPOSITION D’UN AÉRONEF D’ÉPOQUE À L’AÉROPORT INTERNATIONAL D’OTTAWA
GATINEAU, QC. – Un ancien aéronef rare et unique récemment mis en vedette dans une superproduction d’Hollywood sera exposé dans l’aire des arrivées de l’Aéroport international d’Ottawa à compter du 28 juillet.
Le WACO (Weaver Aircraft Company) Taperwing, qui est exploité et détenu par les Ailes d’époque du Canada, compte parmi les grands classiques de cette ère, avant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, où les aéronefs biplans nous en mettaient plein la vue avec leurs courses et leurs voyages aériens.
À compter de 9 h, le WACO sera réassemblé dans l’aire des arrivées de l’aérogare, près du carrousel à bagages. Le réassemblage devrait durer toute la journée. L’appareil demeurera sur place jusqu’à la mi-septembre.
Le WACO des Ailes d’époque a récemment été présenté dans le long métrage hollywoodien 2009 « Amelia », mettant en vedette Hilary Swank. Il ne reste que deux appareils WACO en parfait état de fonctionnement dans le monde, dont celui des Ailes d’époque.
L’Administration de l’aéroport international d’Ottawa a établi un partenariat avec les Ailes d’époque pour sensibiliser le public à l’œuvre de bienfaisance située dans la région de la capitale nationale et pour promouvoir le spectacle aérien qui se tiendra le 18 septembre à l’aéroport de Gatineau, QC.
Les Ailes d’époque, qui anime des journées portes ouvertes depuis maintenant cinq ans, accueillera la toute première convention de l’Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) du Canada. L’EAA est la plus importante organisation récréative du monde et est notamment reconnue pour l’AirVenture d’Oshkosh, la plus importante réunion d’aviation de loisirs en Amérique du Nord. Les Ailes d’époque s’attend à accueillir plus de 200 aéronefs récréatifs durant la manifestation, qui se tiendra du 17 au 19 septembre. Nombre de personnes qui devraient participer à la convention de l’EAA atterriront à l’Aéroport international d’Ottawa, en provenance du Canada et des États-Unis.
Remarque aux éditeurs : Les médias sont invités à observer le réassemblage de l’appareil WACO et à interroger les techniciens des Ailes d’époque durant les travaux, le 28 juillet.
Pour en savoir davantage sur le projet, prière de communiquer avec :
Mary Lee, Relations publiques, les Ailes d’époque à mlee@vintagewings.ca ou au 613-799-7664 (cell).
Pour obtenir des renseignements sur l’aéroport et le stationnement, prière de communiquer avec :
Krista Kealey, Administration de l’aéroport international d’Ottawa International au 613-248-2050.
Pour obtenir des renseignements généraux sur les Ailes d’époque du Canada, l’appareil WACO Taperwing et le spectacle aérien, consultez le www.vintagewings.ca.
Pour de plus amples renseignements sur l’EAA, consultez le www.eaa.org
Monday, July 26, 2010
A CLASSIC VINTAGE AIRCRAFT COMES TO THE OTTAWA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
GATINEAU, QC. – Vintage Wings of Canada will have its Taperwing WACO aircraft on display at the Ottawa International Airport Arrival Terminal beginning 27 July for the duration of the summer.
The Taperwing WACO (for Weaver Aircraft Company) is one of the true classics of the golden age of biplane flying, air-racing and barnstorming leading up to the Second World War. The Vintage Wings’ WACO was recently featured in the 2009 Hollywood movie ‘Amelia’ staring Hilary Swank. There are currently only two fully operational WACO’s left in the world, one of which belongs to Vintage Wings.
The Ottawa International Airport has partnered with Vintage Wings to raise awareness of this unique public charitable organization located right here in the national capital region and to promote the upcoming 18 Sept Air Show at their hangar in Gatineau, QC.
Now in its fifth season of hosting Open Houses, Vintage Wings will be the site for the very first Canadian Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) convention and fly-in. The EAA are most notable for the largest fly-in event in North America, AirVenture Oshkosh. Over 200 recreation aircraft are anticipated to visit Vintage Wings over the course of the three-day event from 17 -19 Sept. The Ottawa International Airport will play host to many guests expected to participate in the EAA convention arriving from across Canada and the United States.
The Taperwing WACO (for Weaver Aircraft Company) is one of the true classics of the golden age of biplane flying, air-racing and barnstorming leading up to the Second World War. The Vintage Wings’ WACO was recently featured in the 2009 Hollywood movie ‘Amelia’ staring Hilary Swank. There are currently only two fully operational WACO’s left in the world, one of which belongs to Vintage Wings.
The Ottawa International Airport has partnered with Vintage Wings to raise awareness of this unique public charitable organization located right here in the national capital region and to promote the upcoming 18 Sept Air Show at their hangar in Gatineau, QC.
Now in its fifth season of hosting Open Houses, Vintage Wings will be the site for the very first Canadian Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) convention and fly-in. The EAA are most notable for the largest fly-in event in North America, AirVenture Oshkosh. Over 200 recreation aircraft are anticipated to visit Vintage Wings over the course of the three-day event from 17 -19 Sept. The Ottawa International Airport will play host to many guests expected to participate in the EAA convention arriving from across Canada and the United States.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Nothing like a good rumour to stir a little interest and get people talking around the water cooler. This time, one of Vintage Wing's very own board members and our most highly publicized Hawk One Sabre pilot is the subject of the burning question posed by Tom Spears of the Ottawa Citizen. Will Chris Hadfield take command of the International Space Station in 2013, or not?
Here's is the editorial as it appears in today's (22 July) Ottawa Citizen, the newspaper you love to hate and hate to love!
Hadfield's time -- and Canada's
By Tom Spears.
Could a Canadian take command of the most complex human outpost ever built -- the International Space Station?
The space community is buzzing with word that Canadian Chris Hadfield, a veteran astronaut, will command the $100-billion orbiting science station for several months in early 2013.
Since the first phase of the station was launched in the 1990s, only Americans and Russians have commanded it. Canadian Bob Thirsk served for six months last year as flight engineer.
Neither NASA nor the Canadian Space Agency has publicly mentioned the possible posting, though a NASA insider and some space industry websites identify Hadfield as the tentative commander of Expedition 35 -- the 35th team of astronauts aboard. A tentative posting may change, of course, but for now he's still the guy pencilled in.
Hadfield's appointment would make sense in many ways:
- He is a veteran of two space flights and three space walks spent building the space station. He visited Russia's Mir in the 1990s.
- He recently commanded a NASA crew that lived and trained for two weeks underwater, off the Florida Keys. Commanding the NEEMO exercise is sometimes a step toward a space flight.
- He already qualified to serve as flight engineer on the Russian Soyuz launch vehicle, trained as backup for Thirsk's mission, and has a master's degree in aviation science.
- Between flights, Hadfield served as NASA's chief capcom -- the only person at Mission Control who speaks to a crew in space. The capcom (it's short for capsule communicator) is always an astronaut, and Hadfield filled the role for 25 shuttle missions.
It would be a major step for a Canadian to take command of the station. NASA and the Russians have long welcomed astronauts from other nations, but have not often given them management positions. One exception to this was Canadian astronaut Dave Williams, a medical doctor who served as head of life sciences for NASA. Hadfield was the first non-American to serve as chief capcom. The former CF-18 pilot began his career training to intercept Soviet aircraft over northern Canada.
So it's a great rumour. But is it true?
Space geek websites are funny things. You find them at sites like spaceref.com and the oddly named collectspace.com. They are run by people with minds like engineers: they love details of every description, and want to be able to track each satellite as it passes over their homes. They also get to know NASA insiders.
In fact, it was a NASA person who steered me to a German space site that he considers authoritative, www.spacefacts.de
The site posted what it claims is a NASA planning document listing space station crews up to 2013. Of those, the final three crews had not yet been publicly announced. The document looked official enough, with official photos of each astronaut and cosmonaut, but that isn't proof. I phoned NASA, got a polite "no comment," and put it aside as tantalizing but uncheckable.
Then NASA gave the story's credibility an unexpected boost.
It announced two of those three station crews, exactly as the planning document shows them. NASA confirmed not just crews' names, but their roles. The planning document's final crew -- ostensibly Hadfield's -- is not yet announced but now seems likely...
Read more: http://www.ottawacitizen.com/technology/Hadfield+time+Canada/3308399/story.html#ixzz0uRBGopu8
Here's is the editorial as it appears in today's (22 July) Ottawa Citizen, the newspaper you love to hate and hate to love!
Hadfield's time -- and Canada's
By Tom Spears.
Could a Canadian take command of the most complex human outpost ever built -- the International Space Station?
The space community is buzzing with word that Canadian Chris Hadfield, a veteran astronaut, will command the $100-billion orbiting science station for several months in early 2013.
Since the first phase of the station was launched in the 1990s, only Americans and Russians have commanded it. Canadian Bob Thirsk served for six months last year as flight engineer.
Neither NASA nor the Canadian Space Agency has publicly mentioned the possible posting, though a NASA insider and some space industry websites identify Hadfield as the tentative commander of Expedition 35 -- the 35th team of astronauts aboard. A tentative posting may change, of course, but for now he's still the guy pencilled in.
Hadfield's appointment would make sense in many ways:
- He is a veteran of two space flights and three space walks spent building the space station. He visited Russia's Mir in the 1990s.
- He recently commanded a NASA crew that lived and trained for two weeks underwater, off the Florida Keys. Commanding the NEEMO exercise is sometimes a step toward a space flight.
- He already qualified to serve as flight engineer on the Russian Soyuz launch vehicle, trained as backup for Thirsk's mission, and has a master's degree in aviation science.
- Between flights, Hadfield served as NASA's chief capcom -- the only person at Mission Control who speaks to a crew in space. The capcom (it's short for capsule communicator) is always an astronaut, and Hadfield filled the role for 25 shuttle missions.
It would be a major step for a Canadian to take command of the station. NASA and the Russians have long welcomed astronauts from other nations, but have not often given them management positions. One exception to this was Canadian astronaut Dave Williams, a medical doctor who served as head of life sciences for NASA. Hadfield was the first non-American to serve as chief capcom. The former CF-18 pilot began his career training to intercept Soviet aircraft over northern Canada.
So it's a great rumour. But is it true?
Space geek websites are funny things. You find them at sites like spaceref.com and the oddly named collectspace.com. They are run by people with minds like engineers: they love details of every description, and want to be able to track each satellite as it passes over their homes. They also get to know NASA insiders.
In fact, it was a NASA person who steered me to a German space site that he considers authoritative, www.spacefacts.de
The site posted what it claims is a NASA planning document listing space station crews up to 2013. Of those, the final three crews had not yet been publicly announced. The document looked official enough, with official photos of each astronaut and cosmonaut, but that isn't proof. I phoned NASA, got a polite "no comment," and put it aside as tantalizing but uncheckable.
Then NASA gave the story's credibility an unexpected boost.
It announced two of those three station crews, exactly as the planning document shows them. NASA confirmed not just crews' names, but their roles. The planning document's final crew -- ostensibly Hadfield's -- is not yet announced but now seems likely...
Read more: http://www.ottawacitizen.com/technology/Hadfield+time+Canada/3308399/story.html#ixzz0uRBGopu8
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Words from a fellow Naval Airman...
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I have been following the progress of the Gray Ghost, West Swing and associated correspondence with great interest. It gives me great pleasure to see how well the military aviation enthusiasts and past experts have come together for this event.
Needless to say, the interest of the official Centennial Naval program has been noticeable in its minimal recognition of history over the last 25 years when Canadian Naval aviation was the dominant force of the RCN in providing the sharp end of carrier ASW with both pride and expertise. We lost 100 of our naval airman in so doing.
Best Wishes to all,
Stu Soward
LCdr (Ret'd) Stu Soward, CD, RCN, is a well known naval aviator who has authored several books on naval aviation in Canada, notably "A Formidable Hero", the story of Hampton Gray whom we are honouring with the Gray Ghost One Corsair this year.
Friday, July 16, 2010
35th Tecumseh Troop
A group of young budding aviators belonging to the 35th Tecumseh Scout Troop, visited Vintage Wings for a morning tour and barbecue lunch, Wed, 14 June. During their educational visit they were able to witness Rob Fleck's departure in the F-86 Sabre.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Compliments from our happy customers
CWIA /99s with LCol Maryse Carmichael (centre) during the members' bar-b-que, 3 July
- Photo credit: Ken Lin
Dear Alison,
On behalf of Pascale Cloutier, our CWIA Ottawa-Gatineau President, please accept the groups sincere thanks to everyone at Vintage Wings for opening your doors and arms to us all at the July 3rd BBQ event. It was the first time for many of us to get out to Vintage Wings and fully appreciate how much we have been missing by not being more involved before!
A wonderful time was had by all and it was a wonderful networking opportunity for us to meet not only with the many amazing volunteers at VW but also the local 99s group. It was also a very proud moment for many of us to see again our former CWIA member, Maryse Carmichael, returning as Commanding Officer of the Snowbirds!
Best wishes and looking forward for our various groups to share in our mutual love for aviation again in the future.
Karen Breeck
Friday, July 9, 2010
Snowbirds, Gray Ghost honour navy centennial
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
By: Least Orry, Calgary Herald, July 9, 2010
Airplanes are helping mark 100 years of the Canadian navy.
The Snowbirds and a unique Second World War aircraft are scheduled to make an appearance over the Stampede parade this morning.
The FG-1D Corsair, nicknamed The Gray Ghost One, has a special connection with the navy.
The Gray Ghost, owned by Vintage Wings Of Canada out of Gatineau, Que., is named after Lt. Robert Hampton Gray. He was a recipient of the Victoria Cross in the Second World War.
"Hampton Gray joined the navy at Tecumseh," said Robert MacLeod, commanding officer at HMCS Tecumseh, the Canadian Forces Naval Reserve based in Calgary.
"He grew up in Nelson and signed up in Calgary."
There's another tie, too. Corsairs were used on aircraft carriers and designed to keep landings short and takeoffs quick.
The plane is making appearances across the country in celebration of the 2010 Canadian Navy Centennial.
MacLeod noted it's a challenge to have people recognize the navy in a landlocked city.
Francis Belanger, Gray Ghost pilot, said he gets goosebumps when he thinks of the people who flew these Corsairs into battle -- some with only 20 hours experience in the cockpit.
"When you think of the history and flying this airplane, you just marvel at the elements and imagine what the kids went though," he said.
He wants everyone to be proud of them and the history behind the Gray Ghost.
"It reinforces respect for the men and women who have served and who are serving," he said.
The Gray Ghost, Canadian Forces Snowbirds and a restored Beechcraft Staggerwing were on display Thursday at a WestJet hangar during a company event.
Read more: http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/Snowbirds+Gray+Ghost+honour+navy+centennial/3253930/story.html#ixzz0tDGf4MwQ
By: Least Orry, Calgary Herald, July 9, 2010
Airplanes are helping mark 100 years of the Canadian navy.
The Snowbirds and a unique Second World War aircraft are scheduled to make an appearance over the Stampede parade this morning.
The FG-1D Corsair, nicknamed The Gray Ghost One, has a special connection with the navy.
The Gray Ghost, owned by Vintage Wings Of Canada out of Gatineau, Que., is named after Lt. Robert Hampton Gray. He was a recipient of the Victoria Cross in the Second World War.
"Hampton Gray joined the navy at Tecumseh," said Robert MacLeod, commanding officer at HMCS Tecumseh, the Canadian Forces Naval Reserve based in Calgary.
"He grew up in Nelson and signed up in Calgary."
There's another tie, too. Corsairs were used on aircraft carriers and designed to keep landings short and takeoffs quick.
The plane is making appearances across the country in celebration of the 2010 Canadian Navy Centennial.
MacLeod noted it's a challenge to have people recognize the navy in a landlocked city.
Francis Belanger, Gray Ghost pilot, said he gets goosebumps when he thinks of the people who flew these Corsairs into battle -- some with only 20 hours experience in the cockpit.
"When you think of the history and flying this airplane, you just marvel at the elements and imagine what the kids went though," he said.
He wants everyone to be proud of them and the history behind the Gray Ghost.
"It reinforces respect for the men and women who have served and who are serving," he said.
The Gray Ghost, Canadian Forces Snowbirds and a restored Beechcraft Staggerwing were on display Thursday at a WestJet hangar during a company event.
Read more: http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/Snowbirds+Gray+Ghost+honour+navy+centennial/3253930/story.html#ixzz0tDGf4MwQ
Thursday, July 8, 2010
A Week in Review
- Photo credit: Richard Allnutt
Perhaps the busiest 10 days in Vintage Wings history is now behind us and all that is left are the memories, and some damn good photos!
From the visit on the Ark Royal during the International Fleet Review in Halifax, the flying Hadfields to, or course, our amazing Air Show, there are plenty of photos to enjoy that captured these special moments. I invite you to visit two photographer's, Peter Handley and Pierre Lapprand, galleries to have a look.
http://www.phdcreative.com
http://picasaweb.google.ca/113052594241823578346/July3rd2010?authkey=Gv1sRgCKuE69iPw_PvWQ#
Monday, July 5, 2010
Info 07 Video Media coverage
http://www.info07.com/Video/10568/Les-Snowbirds-font-la-fete-a-Gatineau
Over 20 Thousand brave the heat to hang out with Airplanes
Photo: Jean-Guy Pitre
Now, I am no scientist or mathematician and barely remember random sampling in high school chemistry class but when the Gatineau board of directors and city councillors state there was an estimated 20 to 25,000 spectators at the airport at any given time between the hours of 12 noon and 4 pm, I'm willing to accept their findings.
Judging by the sea of colourful shirts, hats and sun burnt noses, it was clear we had a big turnout. In fact, the attendance far surpassed expectations thanks to our very special guests, the CF Snowbirds.
Their 2010 show celebrating their 40th anniversary and salutes the Canadian Olympic Team is absolutely breath-taking; true eye candy to aviation journalist, photographers and enthusiasts alike. And what an honour for the team to come back to the National Capital Region after a three year hiatus to perform for Outaouais region at Vintage Wings.
There will be plenty of pictures to post on the blog and I welcome every submission so that we can showcase the resounding success of the show.
Here is a few links to some of the media coverage this weekend.
Metro Daily News:
http://reader.metronews.ca/digital_launch.aspx?id=e547177f-5b8c-404c-b3fb-c04580113d75&pnum=4
CTV News at 6
http://ottawa.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20100704/OTT_snowbirds_100704/20100704/?hub=OttawaHome
Saturday, July 3, 2010
'A Morning' Visits Vintage Wings
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Jennifer Madigan and her team at A Morning spent their morning, 2 July,with us here at Vintage Wings to promote the 4 July Air Show and lern a little more about who we are and what we do. Watch some of Jennifer's segments on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/user/AMorningVideo#p/u/4/KXCtiXFqaQg
Friday, July 2, 2010
Hadfield Family Makes History
There are those rare moments in a lifetime where magic happens. You can try to plan it, hope for the best and then leave it to the powers that be to make it all come together.
Yesterday, on a windy and some what cool and cloudy day over Gatineau, weather conditions didn't seem to play in our favour for one of the most important photo flights for Vintage Wings.
Stars line up more effectively than the schedule of pilots, let alone two very different pilots with diverging career paths. But as chance and circumstance would have it, in spite of the forecast, brothers Chris and Dave Hadfield converged in the Nations Capital on Canada Day and made a little magic happen.
These images are simply inspiring and words cannot express how wonderful it must have been to be a part of the Hadfield Photo Flight - Dave, Chris and their father Roger. I will leave it to them to fill in the description and let you the readers admire the beauty of it all.
Photo credit: Peter Handley, in the Harvard - photo chase plane.
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