CNAG’ER OF THE YEAR – 2010/2011
goes to two exceptionally deserving individuals

Dave Tate – HAMPTON GRAY VC CHAPTER

and

Buck Rogers – ATLANTIC CHAPTER

Guestbook

Reports from CNAG Zone Representatives

Atlantic Zone – Nov/Dec 2010 Report

Atlantic Zone – Jan/Feb 2011 Report

West Coast Zone – April 2011 Report

West Coast Zone – May 2011 Report

West Coast Zone – June 2011 Report

Central Zone – Jun 2011 Report and BBQ

Atlantic Zone – Apr/May/June 2011 Report

West Coast Zone – Sept 2011 Report

West Coast Zone – Oct 2011 Report

West Coast Zone – Nov 2011 Report

Central Zone – Nov 2011 Report and Wine and Cheese

Atlantic Zone – August 2011 Report

West Coast Zone – Jan 2012 Report

West Coast Zone – Feb 2012 Report

Central Zone – Feb 2012 Report

West Coast Zone – Mar 2012 Report

West Coast Zone – Apr 2012 Report

CNAG Hampton Gray VC Chapter members and Naval Aviators gathered together on 17th November 2010 at HMCS BYTOWN, Ottawa to honour the Canadians who served aboard HMS FORMIDABLE, flying F4U Corsairs, during World War Two in 1841 & 1842 Squadrons.

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The acceptance of donation from the Hampton Gray V.C. Chapter of the Canadian Naval Air Group

The Hampton Gray V.C. Chapter of the Canadian Naval Air Group held an event on November 23rd, 2011, which was dedicated to disaster support for Onagawa Town, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. The Hampton Gray V.C. Chapter is named for Lt. Robert Hampton Gray, a Canadian Naval officer and pilot during the Second World War.

The Group raised two thousand dollars from that event and, on January 18th, this donation was presented to Ambassador Ishikawa by both Mr. Peter S. Milsom, President, Hampton Gray V.C. Chapter; and Mr. Paul Baiden, National Chairman, Canadian Naval Air Group. Also, Ambassador Ishikawa received a letter with the symbol of friendship in Chinese characters, which is addressed to the people of Onagawa Town.

On August 9, 1945, a battle at Onagawa Bay took place. Several decades after the war, two memorials were established respectively - one for the 158 Japanese people who died, and the other for Lt. Robert Hampton Gray, who also lost his life. The memorial for Lt. Robert Hampton Gray is a symbol of the friendship that was born between two former adversaries.

We are grateful for the friendship that developed between Japan and Canada and truly appreciate the warm support for the recovery from the March 11th disaster.

Original Message from Ambassador below

From: TANIMOTO ATSUYA [mailto:atsuya.tanimoto@mofa.go.jp] Sent: January
23, 2012 5:23 PM
To: 'pmilsom@xplornet.com <mailto:pmilsom@xplornet.com>'
Subject: the Embassy's website

Good afternoon, Mr.Milsom

I am happy to inform you that we have uploaded the information on the
Embassy's website.

http://www.ca.emb-japan.go.jp/canada_e/Cultural_Events/2012/veterans_relief_donation_2012.html

I would like to extend my deepest appreciation to you for such a
wonderful opportunity.
Sincerely,

Atsuya Tanimoto

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Atsuya TANIMOTO(Mr.)

First Secretary

Embassy of Japan in Canada

“SEA KING GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY – 50 YEARS SERVICE TO CANADA”

Sea King Retirement Team (SKiRT)

During a day of briefings and tour of the new Shearwater facilities organized for a number of former members of the Sea King community, 22 January, 2010, Colonel Sam Michaud, 12 Wing Commander, suggested that a plan was needed for the retirement of the venerable Sea King helicopter to celebrate its 50 years of service. This need sparked an immediate formation of a working group under the Chairmanship of John Cody with representation from a cross-section of the Sea King community. The SEA KiNG RETIREMENT TEAM (SKiRT) has to date formalized the following activities: Click here for details

I will attempt to keep this site updated as plans progress towards the final event

HMCS Sackville Ice Sculpture on display in Confederation Square Downtown Ottawa in celebration of 100 years of Naval Service to Canada. Click below to view a short video put together by Michel Richer Lafleche

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Photos of Hampton Gray CNAG Chapter members enjoying the Naval Centennial Ball

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Air show’s Corsair tells the story of Canada’s naval fighter pilots click here

“Hampton Gray, The Last Canadian VC”

To view a list of the CNAG members who have been selected as CNAG’er of the Year click here
Veterans Affairs Commendations awarded to ex Naval Airmen
Stu Soward	Chuck Rolfe	John Eden	Carl Mills
********* This article if for the interest of those of you who may want to know how close Hitler came to gaining air superiority during the WW-II Click here for details

Welcome to the Canadian Naval Air Group Internet site! This site is dedicated to the Men and Women who have endeavored to perpetuate the traditions of the Royal Canadian Naval Air Arm: While here, be sure to check out all CNAG chapter home pages to keep up to date on the latest news.

NAVAL AIR PERSONNEL DATABASE 
Update May 01, 2012

NAVAL AIR PERSONNEL DATABASE WEB FORMAT

UPDATE FORM

Mail to: John Eden

National Secretary
Paul Baiden

702 Clearcrest Cres
Orleans, ON K4A 3E6

pbadien@rogers.com

FOUNDING MEMBERS

CNAG  MEMBERS LIST

CNAG CONSTITUTION

NAVY LEAGUE OF CANADA

VALIANTS DEDICATION CEREMONY ATTENDED BY SEVERAL PREVIOUS STUDENTS OF HAMPTON GRAY SCHOOL

NAVAL AIR HYMN

(Fleet Air Arm Version)

DECEASED IN 2009

DECEASED IN 2010

DECEASED IN 2011

DECEASED IN 2012

THE BONNIE
”And now this ship her course is run,
Her work for home and country done;
Of all the souls that in her sailed,
Let not one life in Thee have failed;
But hear from Heaven our Sailor’s cry,
And grant eternal life on high”

By Wm. L. Howie, On the occasion of the paying off of “Bonaventure”

Compliments of Paul Crawford

Their blood ran cold with horror
As they gazed on the awful scene

Their faces paled with anguish
And their gills turned faintly green

For seldom has anybody suffered
As they did that horrible day

Seldom before have humans
Beheld such a ghastly display

There on the deck before them
The shattered remnants flowed

And a steady stream of crimson
Sought it’s level on Burma road

And they stood in breathless silence
As men who were stricken dumb

For they had just seen the Duty PO
Drop a case of pusser’s rum

Henry Botterell inducted as the newest Honorary Member of the Canadian Naval Air Group

Across the Flight Deck

CNAG Web Site Update History 25/02/12

Commodore A.B.F. Fraser-Harris, RCN (Ret) DSC & Bar Legionnaire of the Legion of Merit (USA)

CNAG Chapter Information

Board of Directors

Reunions

Atlantic Chapter (Shearwater)

SeaKing Chapter (Trenton)

Minutes of National Directors Meetings

Firefly Chapter (Calgary)

Founding Chapter (Edmonton)

THE MAPLE LEAF LEGACY PROJECT
(A project to collect photographs of Canadian War Graves)

Banshee Chapter (Victoria)

Hampton Gray Chapter (Ottawa)

LINKS

SOME FABULOUS PHOTOS

Swordfish Chapter (Vancouver)

Letter of Appreciation from
Mayor of Halifax

CNAG was founded on January 23, 1970 at Edmonton, Alberta for the purposes of: perpetuating the traditions and ideals of the Royal Canadian Naval Air Arm; continuing the companionship of those who served with, or were associated with, Naval Air; and encouraging the formation of local chapters in order to create a nationwide organization.

The CNAG idea was popular and with typical Naval Air alacrity and ingenuity the organization grew in size and can now boast of Chapters in Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Victoria, Ottawa, Trenton and, of course, the alma mater of Naval Air, Shearwater (Atlantic Chapter). Chapters previously located in Winnipeg and Toronto have been de-commissioned due to a lack of members.

Among its many pursuits, CNAG actively supports the Shearwater Aviation Museum and CNAG members are continually on the lookout for artifacts and memorabilia associated with Naval Air for display in the museum. One of the more noteworthy achievements in this regard was accomplished by the Tracker Chapter, headquartered in Toronto, who located and took possession of a badly deteriorated Swordfish aircraft from a farmer’s field, and over several years managed top restore the aircraft to flying condition before seeing it placed in the museum. 

The CNAG Chapters hold regular meetings throughout the year from which minutes are recorded and distributed amongst each of the other Chapters (and National Headquarters). This enables our members to remain in touch with their far-flung comrades and, perhaps, in some small way, helps to keep intact, the ties that bind our members together. 

CNAG social functions cover a wide range of activities such as summer barbecues, wine & cheese parties, dances or just old-fashioned gabfests over a cold one. But the most popular event is our annual reunion which is traditionally held each year over the Thanksgiving weekend. The last reunion, hosted by Swordfish Chapter, Vancouver BC Oct 2008, was an outstanding success that was enjoyed by hundreds of CNAG’ers from across Canada and beyond. Next years reunion (2009) will be hosted by Sea King Chapter, Trenton Ont , 18, 19, 20 Sept. 

Membership in CNAG is not restricted to any particular service or element, but is open to all ranks and to all members, past or present, military or civilian, who are (or were) involved in naval aviation either directly or in a supporting role. There are three categories of members: Regular, Associate, and Honorary. Anyone interested in joining this unique organization and participating in our efforts to preserve the history and traditions of Canadian Naval Aviation is encouraged to complete an application and forward it to your nearest CNAG Chapter or to CNAG National Headquarters