Monthly Archives: June 2016

Ottawa – Lornado

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Katherine

Lornado – the official residence of the United States Ambassador to Canada The 32 room, two-and-a-half story limestone manor was built in 1908 by Warren Y. Soper, an American-born, Ottawa-based industrialist. The United States government purchased the property in 1935. … Continue reading →

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Rideau Hall – Mungo Martin Totem pole

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Katherine

In 1946 King George VI appointed the then-Viscount Alexander as Governor General of Canada.  Alexander was a hero of the Second World War, and was considered Britain’s greatest military commander since the Duke of Wellington. Lord Alexander saw his role … Continue reading →

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Ottawa – 50th Anniversary of Canadian Governor Generals

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Katherine

Monument for the 50th Anniversary of Canadian Governor Generals Since 1952 when Vincent Massey was appointed as the Governor General of Canada, the position has been held by a Canadian citizen. The monument on the grounds of Rideau Hall celebrates … Continue reading →

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C-GHFK

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Katherine

C-GHFK, a 1948 Cessna 170 at the Ottawa/Rockcliffe Airport

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C-FBNC

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Katherine

C-FBNC, a 1972 Cessna 182P at the Ottawa/Rockcliffe Airport

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C-FSZJ

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Katherine

C-FSZJ, a 1965 Cessna 172G at the Ottawa/Rockcliffe Airport

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C-FMNU

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Katherine

C-FMNU, 1946 Cessna 182A a at the Ottawa/Rockcliffe Airport

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C-FQEO

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Katherine

C-FQEO, a 1969 Piper PA-28-140 at the Ottawa/Rockcliffe Airport

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Ottawa – CC-130 Hercules E

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Katherine

The last Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CC-130 Hercules E in service made it’s last flight from 424 Transport and Rescue Squadron, at 8 Wing in Trenton Ontario to the Canada Aviation and Space Museum  in Ottawa. The Hercules was … Continue reading →

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C-FZJO

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Katherine

C-FZJO, a 1971 Piper PA-28-140 at the Ottawa/Rockcliffe Airport

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