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420 *Wing to celebrate,R.C.A.F.' WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1984, PAGE 7 s6Oth anniversary OSHAWA - The 6th annlversary of the foun- ding of the Royal becausei today's dards. it doesn't meet avaition stan- veterans of World War Il and saw action either as members of the the Canadian fabric, due mainly to our vast distances and the This single engine Havard was flown by Group Captain Norm Irwin during the Second World War while he was the commanding officer of the Royal Canadian Air Force's training sehool at Alymer, Quebec. It was used for advanced fighter pilot training. Irwin was a well known Whitby resident whose passion for aircraft was carried over into civilian life. Until his recent death Irwin owned and operated Red Wing Orchards. He was also a member of the 420 Wing of the Royal Canadian Air Force Association which will be eelebrating the Oth anniversary of the founding of the R.C.A.F. with a variety of events later this year. Photo courtesy of 420 Wing R.C.A.F.A. There is another almost forboding reason why the Wing deeided to honor the 6th anniver- sary. "It may be the last time that we can get together a represen- tative group of original members of the force and those who served in the. Second World War may be a little too ar- thritic to raise a glass in a toast to the service by the time the 75th an- niversary roîls around. " The Wing is also trying to arrange for a fly past to be' held on April 1 led by members of the War Plan Heritage Club. These pilots will fly authentic war planes. Also on display will be a nose turret from -a Lancaster. These heavy bombers were manned primarily by Canadians during the latter stages of the war. Open throughout the week will be the Wing's museum which boasts many artifacts not only from the war but from the R.C.A.F.'s* early' history as well. More details about the events will be made known as the week draws nearer. MESHER ~JEWELLER Snors & Students S15% off with ths coupo L668-2872 109 Dunrdas St.W. Whltby I Canadian Air Force wîll be honored with a week- long celebration Mar. 24 to April 1 sponsored by the 420 Wing of the Royal Canadian Air Force Association. Most of the activities wiJJ be centred at the Wing's headquarters at the Oshawa Airport. There wilI bedisp1ays of wartime aircraft and equipment, movies featuring flying, documentaries and flying displays. The highlight of the displays will be a full size replica of the Silver Dart, the first powered aircraft to fly in Canada. It was flown 75 years by J.A. McCurdy at Baddeck, Nova Scotia. According to the Wing's publicity direc- tor, Ivan Groose, the replica does not fly FIRST AID Have you ever won- dered what you would do if you had been the one to arrive at an acci- dent first? Knowing the proper first aid procedures could become very im- -portant to you, if you or your friends or family were to be involved in a serious automobile ac- cident. With automobile related accidents being one of the leading causes of death, it could be up to you to save a life. The Whitby branch of St. John Ambulance, urges everyone take a standard first aid cour- se, mi order to be prepared for* any em ergency situations. The branch wil hold an 8-week standard first aid course beginning Feb. 14, at Anderson Collegiate, room 132, from 7 to9 p. For more information cail the St. John Am- bulance office at, 668- 9006. The celebration hosted by these local veterans is unique in Canada. No other organization is known to be honoring the event. 0f the 300 members 0f 420 Wing, 243 are R.C.A.F. or the Royal Air Force itself. In a written statement, Ted Stewart, chairman 'of the an- niversary committee, pointed out that flying has always been part of ...commerclals! Which is just one reason to look at Pay TV as somnethlng other (and bet- ter) than television. Pay TV Is an alternative to going to the theatre, or the show or a lve concert, sports event or nightclub act. The same stars are playing, but ln the com- fort of your own home. Like those other events, you have a cholce of dates and times rugged terain of the nor- th. The R.C.A.F. was formed from a nucleaus of bush pilots who ban- ded together to fight for their country when the need was greatest. G ive ou r best to. your love., This Valentine's Day give the unexpected ... an ice cream cake Valentine. We'll decorate it with rosebuds and your personal message. Your love deserves the best. CECREAM STORE 370 Brock St. S. Safeway Plaza, 668-3231' (0f fer expires Feb. 29184 - Limited one per purchase) f rom which to choose, depending on what's con- venient for you. But unlike them, Pay TV Is only $15.95 per month * and you can choose f rom more than 95 different tities ln February alone. For Pay TV tonight, pick up your descrambler today at the cable center nearest you, or phone now: *Plus one ârme connec-frn charge and applicable taxes. %ar Gable TV 301 Marwood Drive, Oshawa 579-2232 PAY TV DON'T GET NO I)aff HAVING THE IIME 0F YOUR UIFE ... AT HOME. 77-- 77