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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

A Canadian Aviation Historical Society Chapter Vimy Ridge - The Fallen

Our chapter is named in honour of Roland Groome, The Canadian Virtual War Memorial (CVWM) is a registry to
the first commercial pilot in Canada, a member of honour and remember the sacrifices of the more than
the Royal Air Force in the First World War, and a 118,000 Canadians and Newfoundlanders who, since
founder of the Regina Flying Club, and we strive to Confederation, have given their lives serving in uniform.
represent all of these areas of aviation!

To do this we've established ties with the
Saskatchewan Aviation Council, the Airport Display
Committee, and played a role in the launch of the
Silver Dart stamp in 2009.

CAHS Regina Chapter also explores Saskatchewan's The names of fallen soldiers found in the CVWM are also
rich and varied aviation history through our monthly inscribed in the seven Books of Remembrance.
meetings. These gatherings range from our popular
film and photo nights to guest speakers from around
the province and beyond.
Past topics have included: military careers and
continental air defence; international museum
collections; radio-controlled aircraft races; civilian
flying operations and entrepreneurs. Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Gary Williams and Will Chabun of CAHS Regina Chapter The RCMP's Honour Roll remembers those who lost their
lives while on operational police duty. The names of fallen
were featured in a CBC News article outlining
RCMP members found in the CVWM are also inscribed in
Saskatchewan's role in Canadian Aviation's early industrial
the RCMP Honour Roll Book. For inquiries regarding the
efforts. Click the link below to read further!
names and information found in the RCMP Honour Roll,
email honours_recognition@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
Sky Was The Limit

Published: CBC News, 28 June 2017.

Write to us at;
CAHS Regina Chapter

526 Black Drive
Regina, Saskatchewan

S4X 2V9