Tickets to Homecoming Gala Almost Sold Out
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Stocky welcomed Dave Hadfield to the valley on Tuesday, July 31st when the Y2K Spitfire landed at 19 Wing in Comox. You can watch a quick video of the event here.
Pilot Dave Hadfield flew the Spitfire said it is a wonderful airplane to fly.
“When you talk to the guys who flew it in World War II, guys like Stocky, they have kind of a reverent tone. Sometimes there’s sadness when they think of all the friends that they lost, but talking about the airplane itself, there is a respect and reverence in their voice.
“Now that I’ve flown it, I get that.”
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The Gala Banquet on August 8th draws closer and tickets are going quickly. With only 50 tickets remaining, your opportunity to participate in a once-in-a-lifetime historic event is almost over. The banquet will be held in #14 Hangar at 19 Wing Comox, the home of 442 Squadron. Our guest of honor will be Wing Commander Stocky Edwards, a WWII veteran. The Y2K Spitfire aircraft will be in the hangar for viewing, as will a Vampire aircraft which is another aircraft that Stocky flew.