Above, Nat McHaffie and Shirley
Allen, creators of the Historical Display (May, 2002). Shown in
background are the "Competitive Flying" and "Intl Organization of
Women Pilots" panels.
Above, Shirley Allen and Vi
Milstead in front of the Historical Display, revealed at the
Canadian 99s 50th Anniversary Celebrations held at the Brampton
Flying Club.
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The 5
categories for the historical display's content:
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Pioneers
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Early Canadian 99s (Founding
Section Officers, etc.)
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Aviation Professions
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Recreational Sport Flying,
Competition, Community, Science, Awards, etc.
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Women in Aviation - other
associations
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Our objectives:
The display is the beginning of
a permanent showcase, to inform the general public of the role
that women have played in aviation, past, present and future.
We are highlighting the initial
formation of the First Canadian Section.
We look forward to getting your
input, which we're counting on to provide a complete story of the
Canadian 99s, plus other women who have made significant
contributions in aviation related careers.
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Below are some of our other historical
pictures..
In 1950, Canadian women pilots
join the 99s for the first time, forming the First Canadian Chapter.
Above, Charter presentation at
the Ottawa Flying Club
Above, some of the Charter
members. Back row: Kay Harvey, Dot Davis, Betty McCanse, Dorothy
Drew. Front row: Neville Robinson, Phyllis Klotz and Marjorie
Laws (to be confirmed)
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List of
East Canada Section Governors,
past and present
Pioneer Pilots: profiles written by
author Shirley Allen
For more info or to
make donations, contact Nat
McHaffie.
