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Blue Skies William Barry Needham

Education is at the core of all Women in Aviation International
22 days short of his 97th birthday and 2 years to the
does. We know that to grow the aviation industry and increase day since his wife, Martha passed, William Barry

the opportunities for women within the industry they must be Needham, Rtd WWII spitfire pilot “slipped the surly
bonds of earth” July 17, 2017
trained and knowledgeable in their areas of expertise, and
Celebration of his life will take place July 27, 2017 at
companies must be aware of what women bring to the the Wynyard Civic center 11 a.m. followed by a
industry. What's more, we know girls must be informed and gathering at the Legion

excited to pursue their aviation dreams. To accomplish this, You may send a message to bmneedham@sasktel.net
WAI offers programs and resources to help women offer Or read about
meaningful outreach opportunities to groups in their Barry http://barryneedhamblueskies.blogspot.ca/
communities, to encourage and assist women in pursuing In lieu of flowers or donations please consider doing a
good deed like visiting a senior, be active in a service
further training or additional ratings, and to inform the industry club, tell your family you love them and/or go fishing
on the contributions of women throughout history and today. and remember Barry.

Explore WAI's online educational resources, or reach out to WAI
Education and Industry Relations Director Cassandra Bosco for

more information.

August Schedule

Aug 2-6, Lyncrest, Winnipeg, MB - Truck Arrives,
Assembly, flyover

Aug 3-7, Royal Aviation Museum Western Canada
Winnipeg Static display, Presentation, Exhibits

Aug 11-13, Brandon , Friday night presentation
Dauphin, Airshow Saturday
Aug 19-20, Saskatoon, SK

Aug 26, Edmonton, AB