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Cool weather weekend boosts fun at Picton’s fall fair
Story and photos by Olivia Timm Following days of near record-breaking heat, a cool weather weekend was welcomed by those attending the 183rd annual Picton Fair. Rain or shine, the fair brings return visitors year after year to enjoy the atmosphere of a country fair. Jack Broadbent, who has lived in Picton with his wife […]
Colonel tells 851 Prince Edward cadets they’re trained for ‘best career in the world’
851 Prince Edward Squadron cadets were honoured for a year of accomplishments during the final parade of the season, Saturday, June 2 at the Prince Edward Community Centre. Colonel C. Daniel Harris, Director of the Military Family Services Division for the Canadian Forces was the reviewing officer for the 41st annual ceremonial parade. Harris, who […]
40th Annual Review honours 851 Prince Edward Squadron cadets
Family, friends and supporters of 851 Prince Edward Royal Canadian Air Cadets applauded the efforts of members at the 40th Annual Review, Saturday, at the Prince Edward Community Centre. Following a full day of practise for the event, cadets fell in for the arrival of the reviewing party, a general salute and inspection of the […]
Kiwanis supports cadets; honours Rollie Moore
The Kiwanis Club of Picton presented $1,000 to the 851 Prince Edward Air Cadet Squadron. Club president Rod Holloway, left, presented the cheque. He is shown with Captain Mike Campbell, Flight Sergeant Lexi Moggridge and Sergeant Peter Globe. The Kiwanis Club has had a long-standing relationship with the Air Cadets, supporting them in their training […]
Final parades honour cadets’ summer training
A Final Wings Parade was held at Canadian Forces Station Mountain View Thursday afternoon to celebrate the end of the Glider Pilot Scholarship Course at the Cadet Flying Training Centre. During the six-week course, 64 cadets were trained in skills necessary to fly a glider, including navigation, meteorology, air law, airplane handling to take with […]
Keep an eye on the sky this week to spot vintage aircraft
You may notice increased flying activity by small, Second World War era aircraft this week such as a North American Harvard, or a Fleet Finch and a de Haviland Tiger Moth. Continuing with the ongoing commemoration of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP), vintage aircraft will be in the skies above the Canadian Forces […]
All eyes to the sky as aircraft fly in for Quinte International Air Show weekend
Aircraft participating in the Quinte International Air Show (QIAS) 2016 will be flying in to 8 Wing/Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton all day Wednesday, June 22. More than 70 aircraft, including the Avro Lancaster, the Snowbirds and the B-25 Mitchell Bomber, are expected to arrive in the area between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. in […]
Vintage Wings and ultra light fun at Picton Airport
Aviation enthusiasts young and older flocked to the Prince Edward Flying Club Saturday. The club hosted a visit by three Yellow Wings vintage airplanes – the perfect fusion of history and nostalgia, said member Lorraine Wilson. “Seventy-year-old, yellow wing airplanes at the 62-year old Prince Edward Flying Club, Picton Airport.” Yellow Wings vintage aircraft is […]
Support for County Air Cadet Squadron
Members of 851 Prince Edward Air Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron received $1,000 from the Rotary Club of Picton in support of the local air cadet program and activities for the cadets of the squadron. Picture, from left, are: Picton Rotarian David Burn; Captain Lewis Jenkins, 851 Commanding Officer; Rotarian Marion Hughes, Community Services Director […]
Vintage Wings’ aircraft in County sky
Vintage Wings of Canada’s heritage aircraft will be seen flying around CFB Trenton and Mountain View from July 10 to 22 as part of a familiarization program for the Royal Canadian Air Cadets at the Trenton Air Cadet Summer Training Centre (TACSTC). Residents of Quinte West, Prince Edward County and surrounding communities may see a […]
