tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:55:11 +0000humourvideoMonumentSick BayHistoryupdateAircraftPartynewsDonationsInviteMuseumBBQFinalFlightHonourRollMedalsfreddyk1939-1945AvenueRdCarlMillsDecorationsDownsviewFltOpsHistory HangarMapPipeBandThen and NowcrashraymuisereunionThis is the News Centre for 400 Squadron, 411 Squadron, and 2 Air Reserve Wing members and friends. PropWash provides a central location for newsworthy items, humour, invitations, and members who are in 'Sick Bay' or who have recently passed. All are welcome !http://400sqn.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Blogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-9044554757508433170Wed, 01 Jan 2014 17:58:00 +00002014-01-01T12:58:24.199-05:00 http://400sqn.blogspot.com/2014/01/blog-post.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Prof)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-7651493839471179118Mon, 11 Mar 2013 23:36:00 +00002013-03-11T19:36:03.383-04:00Posted supplied by: Bill Bishop I wish to advise all followers and other interested parties that this will be the final post to PropWash News Centre for the foreseeable future. All existing entries will be left available but new items of interest to our 400, 411 and 2ARW family will now be posted to the ANNOUNCEMENT section of our web site The History Hangar. Much thanks for your http://400sqn.blogspot.com/2013/03/final-post-to-propwash-news-centre.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-4179254398372404597Mon, 11 Jun 2012 12:24:00 +00002012-06-11T08:24:38.069-04:00Posted supplied by: Bill Bishop The June 8th issue of  "Contact", the 8wing newsletter features a full page write up on 400 Squadron's Monument Dedication Ceremony on page 2.  This includes a number of colour photographs. To read the article in a separate tab, click HERE I mentioned in our previous article (below) that it would be approximately two weeks before the major post to The http://400sqn.blogspot.com/2012/06/monument-dedication-write-up-in-8-wing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-2761798459480657172Mon, 04 Jun 2012 15:20:00 +00002012-06-04T11:33:33.226-04:00HistoryMonumentMuseumPosted supplied by: Bill Bishop Well friends, the sun graced us with its presence, the rain stayed away, the motorcycles finished riding by just prior to the start of our Ceremony, the Pipe Band, was its usual excellent self, and the members of the current 400 Squadron guard and colour party were as good as we were 'in the old days'.  And CWO John Quilty created a ceremony that ran likehttp://400sqn.blogspot.com/2012/06/monument-dedication-big-success.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-2668019388597999040Thu, 24 May 2012 23:26:00 +00002012-05-24T19:26:31.857-04:00InviteMonumentupdatePosted supplied by: Bill Bishop I mailed all registered entrants a form to complete so we may finalize our planning for this major event in our Squadron's history on Saturday June 2, 2012 The mailing included the following Important Update:              We just found out last week about a large motorcycle ride, the Highway of Heroes Ride, which starts at 1100 athttp://400sqn.blogspot.com/2012/05/monument-dedication-ceremony-update.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-1750612335030616546Thu, 24 May 2012 00:06:00 +00002012-05-23T20:06:33.958-04:00FinalFlightIt is with deep regret we announce the passing of MCpl (R'td) James (Jim) Homeniuk HOMENIUK, James (Jim) MCpl - retired member of the Canadian Armed Forces 400 and 411 Sqdn. At the age of 65 with his wife and children at his bedside on Wednesday May 16th, 2012 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa Jim passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of http://400sqn.blogspot.com/2012/05/mcpl-james-jim-homeniuk-has-passed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-1315822412507029002Tue, 15 May 2012 10:17:00 +00002012-05-15T06:17:47.013-04:00AircraftPosted supplied by: Charlie Burbank & John Tapper (411 Alums) To view one of the best (and most complete) automated slide shows of WWII aircraft please click HERE.  You may control the speed of the slide show and whether or not brief descriptions appear by selecting the appropriate item under the "Options" menu which appears when you mouse over the upper right side of the presentation. &http://400sqn.blogspot.com/2012/05/slide-show-of-wwii-aircraft.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-7900713767598595383Sat, 05 May 2012 13:24:00 +00002012-05-05T09:25:32.817-04:00BBQInvitePosted supplied by: Bill Bishop Being held Saturday June 16th, 2012 At: 420 Wing RCAFA, Oshawa From: 13:00 To: whenever On June 16th 411 Squadron is celebrating the 71st Anniversay of its inception on June 16. 1941.  It was disbanded on June 30, 1996.   On October 5th 400 Squadron will celebrate the 80th Anniversary of its inception on October 5th, 1932. John Tapper http://400sqn.blogspot.com/2012/05/its-barbeque.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-4219980906704624232Sat, 05 May 2012 10:08:00 +00002012-05-05T06:10:05.259-04:00FinalFlightPosted supplied by: Dana Boughner (Daughter) August 29, 1939 – April 22, 2012 It is with great sadness that the family of Richard Bull announce his sudden passing at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie after a short illness on Sunday, April 22, 2012 in his 73rd year. Dick served in the regular force of the RCAF, 1957 – 1988 with postings at Greenwood, NS; Chatham, NB; Baden, http://400sqn.blogspot.com/2012/05/obituary-for-richard-dick-bull.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-5814454360029228624Sat, 28 Apr 2012 22:50:00 +00002012-04-28T18:52:53.404-04:00humourPosted supplied by: John Tapper Getting the important things done properly was very important in times of war.  The Britsknew how to do it!  Great ingenuity!Wonder why the aeronautical engineers never thought of this? When men were men and "drag-coefficient" was overcome by libation desire. In the lighter moments of World War II, the Spitfire was used in an unorthodox role: http://400sqn.blogspot.com/2012/04/ww-ii-beer-flights.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-541637332120481517Sat, 07 Apr 2012 15:27:00 +00002012-04-07T11:27:40.513-04:00AircraftnewsPosted supplied by: Carl Mills Matthew Fisher: Let's put the F-35 debate in perspective The auditor general’s report on the F-35 aside, no one knows what Canada will pay for the Joint Strike Fighter, and they won’t until a final price is negotiated. So, in the inimitable words of Aislin, “Everybody take a Valium!” Price estimates now range from $75 million to $162 million per aircraft. The http://400sqn.blogspot.com/2012/04/matthew-fisher-f-35-article.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-8761096697844843887Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:58:00 +00002012-04-04T00:58:46.764-04:00humourPipeBandPosted supplied by: Doug Louch Prelude by: Bill Bishop Many years ago I had the pleasure of sharing an apartment with then 400 Squadron Drum Major Bill Flaherty.  I can recall on numerous occasions asking Bill "Really, what do you guy's wear under your kilts".  His response was always given with a wry smile.  He always answered "I've told you before, we wear a night fighter and http://400sqn.blogspot.com/2012/04/what-does-piper-wear-under-his-kilt.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-1479418293798205274Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:23:00 +00002012-03-28T09:23:08.703-04:00History HangarupdatePosted supplied by: Bill Bishop New sections and/or sub-sections have been added to The History Hangar along with a new feature. NEW FEATURE Some of the new sections and sub-sections contain articles relating to what we are calling "Living History".  These articles describe history in the making and will chronicle details as they happen, leading up to what will become a permanent part of ourhttp://400sqn.blogspot.com/2012/03/new-sections-added-to-history-hangar.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-892375253792140802Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:26:00 +00002012-04-14T15:18:31.874-04:00InviteMonumentPosted supplied by: Bill Bishop The following invitation was sent to all 400 and 411 squadron members for whom we have emails.  A number were mailed out by Gerry Gilroy to those who do not have access to a computer. 400 (City of Toronto) Squadron Gathering of the Clan For The Dedication of Our Monument (In honour of those who served in 10, 110 and 400 Squadron) Our beautiful http://400sqn.blogspot.com/2012/03/invitations-sent-for-monument.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-7197566526391394023Sat, 24 Mar 2012 19:27:00 +00002012-03-30T06:01:46.050-04:00MapMonumentMuseum View 413 Wing RCAFA, Trenton, ON in a larger map To help us keep PropWash relevant, please rank your interest in this article below.http://400sqn.blogspot.com/2012/03/map-to-413-wing-rcafa-trenton.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-6703889156117821767Sat, 24 Mar 2012 14:23:00 +00002012-03-29T05:40:59.761-04:00AircrafthumourvideoPosted supplied by: Gerry Stewart This is a video of a stunt pilot who, in real life, is a Delta Airlines pilot.  His act at air shows is to pretend that he is a drunken spectator who rushes from the stands and jumps into a Piper Cub and takes off without any understanding of how to fly a plane. The Piper Cub is actually specifically built to withstand an enormous amount of stress and hashttp://400sqn.blogspot.com/2012/03/posted-supplied-by-gerry-stewart-this.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-4001988865495895362Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:30:00 +00002012-03-21T13:30:54.114-04:00humourPosted supplied by: Bill Bishop To help us keep PropWash relevant, please rank your interest in this article below.http://400sqn.blogspot.com/2012/03/california-love-story.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-8302841181123800733Fri, 16 Mar 2012 01:32:00 +00002012-03-24T15:29:24.479-04:00HistoryMonument Gerry Gilroy, President of the 400 Squadron Historical Society and Barry Stewart, coordinator for the 400 Squadron Monument Dedication at the National Air Force Museum in Trenton, announced that June 2, 2012 has been confirmed for the Dedication Ceremony. A Squadron wide email will be sent within the next few days but you may view early details and register your intent to attend byhttp://400sqn.blogspot.com/2012/03/breaking-news-june-2nd-monument.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-5118015351359333693Sun, 11 Mar 2012 07:11:00 +00002012-03-11T03:12:32.388-04:00Sick BayPosted supplied by: Carl Mills Chuck is in the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital room # 2432 Tel: 905 845 2571 ext. 2432. He is not very vocal. His caregiver is 'Eileen' at the same daytime tel.number. Thought you'd like to know Carl Mills advised:  "This afternoon (Sat March 10.), I voyaged to the land of Oakville and visited with Chuck Fisher.  I stayed about 20 minutes and http://400sqn.blogspot.com/2012/03/posted-supplied-by-carl-mills-chuck-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-8610716653403691525Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:04:00 +00002012-03-09T00:08:20.363-05:00humourvideoPosted supplied by: Bill Bishop As many of you know, Ken Money, one of the few Canadian Astronauts, served with 400 Squadron.  I saw this very short video and though of him. I have named it "Ken Money's Dream" or perhaps it should be nightmare.  Anyway, hope y'all enjoy my offering. I wonder if Ken will speak to me at the next squadron gathering?  I hope so.   I'm proud http://400sqn.blogspot.com/2012/03/ken-moneys-dream-nightmare.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-8468334911488183829Wed, 07 Mar 2012 23:12:00 +00002012-03-07T18:12:11.584-05:00PartyPosted supplied by: Jerry Smith  On Saturday, March 17, 2012 the Royal Canadian Air Force group  "SUPER SONIC" is competing in "CANADA SINGS". The show will be taped in the John Bassett Theatre in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Saturday, March 17, 2012 and the tickets are FREE. We need to fill those seats!  If you can round up support, please do so.  The winners gethttp://400sqn.blogspot.com/2012/03/free-tickets-canada-sings.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-1580892405019094636Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:14:00 +00002012-03-07T05:14:23.189-05:00HistoryvideoPosted supplied by: Bill Bishop from The NetLetteer As many of us served with Air Canada during our 'civie' careers I thought this recently discovered 16mm film shot in 1939 at Toronto's Malton airport would be of interest.  It was featured in a recent posting on 'The NetLetter', an excellent offering for retired Air Canada employees.  It is I believe self explanatory. To help ushttp://400sqn.blogspot.com/2012/02/1939-film-of-lockheed-14h2-at-malton.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-7450087967447948305Tue, 28 Feb 2012 21:21:00 +00002012-03-19T23:08:59.122-04:00BBQPartyPosted supplied by: John Tapper On June 16th 411 Squadron is celebrating the 71st Anniversay of its inception on June 16. 1941.  It was disbanded on June 30, 1996.  On October 5th 400 Squadron will celebrate the 80th Anniversary of its inception on October 5th, 1932. John Tapper and Jerry Smith of 411 Squadron have organized a BBQ at the 420 Wing, Royal Canadian Air Force Association http://400sqn.blogspot.com/2012/02/june-16th-bbq-update-registration.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-4891255848169165750Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:43:00 +00002012-04-07T13:04:49.191-04:00humour Posted supplied by: John Williams (USAF RET) As we get older we sometimes begin to doubt our ability to "make a difference" in the world.  It is at these times that our hopes are boosted by the remarkable achievements of other "seniors" who have found the courage to take on challenges that would make many of us wither.  Harold Schlumberg is such a person:  THIS IS QUOTED http://400sqn.blogspot.com/2012/02/enjoy-retirement.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972458456796273556.post-5091141537881874211Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:25:00 +00002012-02-15T08:25:26.647-05:00Posted supplied by: Bill Bishop To those who had entered their information in the old "Members" section as a follower of PropWash, you will notice that your profiles and the option to follow through Google Friends Connect has now disappeared from the navigation section on the right side of our Blog. Google will be discontinuing Friends Connect on March 1, 2012. We are working on a new, and http://400sqn.blogspot.com/2012/02/followers-of-propwash.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)