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fk yec5rpicocsimeer ju4w restored planes a labor of love for markhamite by deanna simpson a local businessman is aim ing to provide markham avia tion buffs with next summers entertainment markham resident allan rubin owner of the newly- formed international vintage aircraft iva plans to bring restored world war iiera planes to the markham air port on hwy 48 the local airbase is also owned by rubin iva is a privatelyfunded company which holds as its goal to give respect to the aviation of the past and to en sure that it is preserved be cause without the past aviators accomplishments we couldnt reach our goals the preservation of these aircraft is the heart and soul of the company for now res toration facilities are located at the hamilton civic airport in an authentic 1940s rcaf building which itself has been made to look as it once did inside the building retired aeronautical engineers mechanics and aircraft tradesman work on the air craft while alongside these craftsmen are young aviation enthusiasts who learn techni ques firsthand the company has acquired six aircraft and numerous parts and pieces rubin in sists that the planes will not be left to gather dust but will be made airworthy and used in flying shows at the local base one project a 1932 miles hawk was owned by sir alfred beit a south african this british built aircraft flew from mildenhall england to melbourne australia in a re cordsetting time for 1939 while it remained in austra lia the second world war broke out and the plane was put into the royal australian air force subsequently the aircraft deteriorated until rubin rec ognized it as the oldest miles hawk in existance it has since been restored to its original condition and will receive its certificate of air worthiness this winter another aircraft a beech c45h has already been com pleted in the united states navy color scheme these historical aircraft all contain an amount of history in them after they are restored rubin says he will not sell them but may trade them for other historical unairworthy aircraft in order to keep the cycle of restoration going ongoing communications with such countries as the ussr germany portugal yugoslavia china and south africa are aimed at unear thing more historical claims after restoration the air craft will be identified with its original country regard less of the nations religious or political beliefs sometimes the aircraft are unattainable because of their rarity and the sentimental feelings of their owners says rubin one curator at an aeronautical museum likened selling a particular aircraft to selling my soul rubin is a member of cana dian warplanes heritage the confederate air force the historical aviation society the warbirds of america and the airport managers confer ence of ontario his involvement in these organizations and iva are because aviation is dear to me ill give as much as i can to leave a significant number of aircraft as part of our his tory and country restoring vintage airplanes is a passion for local aviation buff allan rubin here he discusses with woodworker ray pacey the crafts manship put into a 1932 miles hawk aircraft that is being restored under a program initiated by rubin when restored the craft will perform at airshows deanna simpson all costs of restoration are not be bordered by coun- absorbed by iva because the owner claims that commit ment to aviation history is personal its a science which should tries he says the markham airport is trying to attain museum sta tus and some restorations will eventually be moved to the local base as well i our holiday gift to you 3 iweekfree 4714500 l this is a onetime chance to find out for yourself at a great saving why the diet center program works so well why diet center is ontarios largest daily c weight control program with 50 centres to serve flji you our counsellors have lost and maintained their jtjr weight on the diet center program and they are m specially trained to help you do the same call now for a free consultation i center hand crafted treasures in wood for christmas custom gem cutting limited jewellers and designers correction advertisement in the stouffville tribune dec 2 1987 should have read 18k diamond pendant tot wt 122 ct reg 650000 now 500000 we regret any inconvenience this may have caused 59a main st w stouffville 6408060 come in and see our christmas gift selection rockers reg sale 219 blanket boxes reg sale 359 oval mirrors reg 99 sale 69 up solid brass lamps reg sale 115 f mo livi podini bedroom furniture rjockc l di ifadt placemats accessories clocks small shelves brass lamps open monday thru friday until 900 pm till christmas saturdays until 600 pm leaky gas tank pronto rad muffler has replacement tanks for all makes and models of vehicles 25 exchange lifetime warranty pronto rad muffler markham pronto muffler centre 36 wellington street east highway 7 markham 2949122 miij t i a i c ywep iit oil woi ois cnl