"A major highlight of the 1966 Pacific National Exhibitation will be daily free performances by the 60 piece Training Concert Band of the Royal Canadian Air Fore from Winnipeg, seen above.
The world-renowned band, which will come to Vancouver directly from tour of European and African countries, will be heard at all 19 performances of the new free Empire Stadium Show. It will also take part in the spectacular Pacific National Exhibitation Parade in downtown Vancouver. Augsut 20, and will participate in the ofrficial opening ceremonies the same day.
The 1966 Pacific National Exhibitation runs from August 20 through September 5 and will celebrate the British Columbia Centenary with "Centennail Jamboree."
"A major highlight of the 1966 Pacific National Exhibitation will be daily free performances by the 60 piece Training Concert Band of the Royal Canadian Air Fore from Winnipeg, seen above.
The world-renowned band, which will come to Vancouver directly from tour of European and African countries, will be heard at all 19 performances of the new free Empire Stadium Show. It will also take part in the spectacular Pacific National Exhibitation Parade in downtown Vancouver. Augsut 20, and will participate in the ofrficial opening ceremonies the same day.
The 1966 Pacific National Exhibitation runs from August 20 through September 5 and will celebrate the British Columbia Centenary with "Centennail Jamboree."
Photograph of US Air Force sent from Prince Rupert to Spider Island to man the fortifications against an expected attack by the Japanese. They travelled on a ship from Prince Rupert, a construction crew and 80 American servicemen. There was a terrible storm and they were all seasick and expected the ship to go down any minute. They wallowed around in the Pacific for 3 days before reaching Spider Island. He was 16 years old at the time.
Photos are copied from a large 8x10 folio that was given to Mr. Stanyer by the company that he was working for in Kitimat in 1956
Custodial History
Photos belonged to Raymond Stanyer and were donated by his wife, Pat Stanyer
Scope and Content
Photograph of US Air Force sent from Prince Rupert to Spider Island to man the fortifications against an expected attack by the Japanese. They travelled on a ship from Prince Rupert, a construction crew and 80 American servicemen. There was a terrible storm and they were all seasick and expected the ship to go down any minute. They wallowed around in the Pacific for 3 days before reaching Spider Island. He was 16 years old at the time.
Photo showing tank of air used in scuba diving displayed by Bob Allaire. Provisional president Ray Pegley is seated in front row with crest on jacket, behind him is treasurer Al Howell.
Photo showing tank of air used in scuba diving displayed by Bob Allaire. Provisional president Ray Pegley is seated in front row with crest on jacket, behind him is treasurer Al Howell.
Photograph of helicopter lifting off, pilot and passenger can be seen through the see-through dome. What looks like cargo is strapped to holders on the side of the helicopter.
Photographer Harry McGee. Donated by his daughter Christine Del Duca. Originally sent to DOK Mayor's Office.
Scope and Content
Photograph of helicopter lifting off, pilot and passenger can be seen through the see-through dome. What looks like cargo is strapped to holders on the side of the helicopter.
Image depicts an air mail envelope for Queen Charlotte Airlines.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- First air mail service was introduced by Queen Charlotte Airlines in 1952. Previously, mail was carried by the CP steamship Princess Norah. Queen Charlotte Airlines was purchased by Pacific Western Airlines in 1955. Hal Whiting Collection
