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I I 4 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, August 3,1994 Lancaster Bomber Memories Re-lived for Rotary Members On Thursday, July 28th, Bowmanville Rotarians heard from Oshawa Rotarian Harold Seibel (front) who spoke about one of the greatest flying machines of the Second World War. Mr. Seibel told the story of the heroes aboard Lancaster bomber KB726 shot down over France. Their miraculous survival inspired the Mynarski Memorial Memorial in Hamilton, which is named in honor of; the lone gunner who lost his life trying to save a fellow crew member. Pictured with Mr. Seibel are three local Air Force veterans who served on Lancaster bombers: (1-r) Keith Billet of the Bowmanville Club, and guests James Thompson and Bill Low. The featured speaker at the Thursday, July 28th meeting of the Bowmanville Rotary Club was Harold Harold Seibel, an Oshawa Rotarian, and Air Force veteran. He spoke to members and guests about the great, contribution made by Lancaster bombers and their flight crews during World War II. The Lancaster was originally named the Manchester prior to the outbreak of war. These early models were ungainly ungainly under the weight of the fuel and armaments "They had the option of either flying with bombs or with fuel, but not with both," Mr. Seibel said. After extensive design modifications modifications to extend the wings and fuselage, fuselage, and boosting the horsepower to 1,390 with four Rolls Royce engines, engines, the Lancaster was created 1942. The new name was adopted to deliberately distance it from the poor reputation its forerunner had 7,377 were built, including 430 here in Canada. There were three basic categories of Lancaster bombers. One was called the "Dam Buster," another was designed to hold 12,000-pound "tall boy" bombs which could sink battleships, and the last was the "Grand Slam" which could carry up to 22,000 pounds of Earthquake Bombs which could blow up viaducts, viaducts, tunnels and submarines. The Lancaster travelled at a top air speed of 290 miles per hour, and got less than a mile to the gallon. Half the planes were lost in battle. battle. Only two Lancasters fly today - one in England and a reproduction which was built in Canada. The Canadian Canadian Lancaster is a tribute to wartime wartime hero mid-upper gunner Andy Mynarski, his crew aboard the Lancaster Lancaster VR-A KB726 which went down over France, and the 18,000 Canadian air force personnel who lost their lives in World War Two. earned. Although the Lancaster only served for three years in the war, the aircraft made a tremendous contribution, contribution, the guest said. Lancaster aircraft were made in England and in Canada. In total, s Trent University at Durham College Fall 1994 Complete, a decree, part-time or full-time, in any of the following subjects: Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Economics, English, History, Political Studies, Psychology, Sociology For information or a brochure call: (905) 723-9747 or (705) 740-1229 The Mynarski memorial, is in Hamilton. Mr. Seibel told the amazing story of Andy Mynarski, of 419 Squadron, Squadron, who battled flames in the rear of a disabled bomber while trying to reach a gunner trapped in his turret. As the burning plane plummeted to earth, the rest of the crew ejected and eventually survived. But Mynarski Mynarski wouldn't bail out without trying to rescue his friend. Whpn the bomber finally crashed, the tail gunner gunner miraculously survived, but Mynarski Mynarski died from severe bums. All the crew except Mynarski made it to safety after the war where they told their story. Andy Mynarski was awarded the Victoria Cross posthumously. The guest was thanked by Rotary friend Bill Low who served in the Air Force as a mid-upper gunner on a Lancaster bomber. Section Two Clubs and Organizations Local Girl Guides Host American Counterparts for Eight Day Event by Elizabeth Bateman Excitement has been increasing as the Girl Guides of Canada, Woodland Woodland Division prepared to host the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., Freedom Valley Council, Pennsylvania. Twenty-six Twenty-six girls and four leaders -15 from each country - took part during the eight-day event. Twenty-years ago, a Bowmanville Guide Unit began an exchange with a Girl Scout troop near Philadelphia. Over the years the Exchange now includes includes Woodland Division which extends extends from Bowmanville to Wilber- force and the participants arc Pathfinder age (13 -15"years). Participants Participants apply, are screened, and chosen to represent Girl Guides one year in Pennsylvania and to hosting the Girl Scouts the following year. The Freedom Valley Girl Scouts arrived at Pearson International Airport Airport on Wednesday, July 27th, and were greeted by the Canadian Guiding Guiding participants. The group then toured Cullen Gardens in Whitby.' A welcoming reception and barbecue was hosted by the Woodland Division Division Pathfinders, Senior Branches, and Guiders. The B.B.Q. was prepared prepared by Darlington District Trefoil Guild at the home of Chairperson of Back together as a group on Monday, Monday, the participants travelled to 'Niagara 'Niagara Falls to enjoy the Maid of the Mist, Tunnels, Skylon Tower and Imax Theatre. Shopping for souvenirs was part of the itinerary, with a visit to the Eaton Eaton Centre in Toronto. A tour of Girl Guides Headquarters, the CN Tower were also among the activities enjoyed enjoyed by the Guides in Toronto. For many of the Girl Scouts, this was their first visit to Canada. A logo. for the exchange was designed for this year's visit. A Maple Leaf and star form the centre of the special logo. It has been imprinted on a souvenir T-shirt and lug-a-mug bag that will be given to each participant. The experience of sharing the sim- ■ ilarities and differences between our countries and the Guiding and Scouting Scouting movement has provided a wonderful wonderful experience and friendships that will last a lifetime have been made. Local Guiding members chosen for the event were: Amy Smart, Bowmanville; Bowmanville; Ellie Bunton, Diana Borre- mans, Alecia Staples, Orono; Melissa Kwaschen Newcastle, and Guider Elizabeth Bateman, Hampton. Ponty- pool, Lindsay and Minden were also represented. Twenty "ages" Using the clues provided, complete the "ages" below. 1. Spanish qualifies as one. AGE 2. This is also known as trash. AGE 3. You take this on a trip. 1 AGE 4. This is an herb used on chicken. _ AGE 5. You can turn, flip or skim this. _ AGE 6. An intense, explosive anger. AGE 7. This lets you face fears. AGE 8. A domestic home for birds. AGE 9. A course substance. AGE 10. Actors perform on this. AGE 11. This is what workers earn. AGE 12. A place for storing goods. AGE 13. Put your car here. AGE 14. A small summer house. AGE 15. An amount of electrical power. AGE 16. The time of cavemen. AGE 17. A frantic search. AGE 18. To hold in captivity. AGE 19. A state of involvément. AGE • 20. What you reach late in life. AGE the Exchange, Pam Allin, of Orono. Invited guests included Woodland Division Commissioner Jane Allan, Central Area Commissioner, Heather Bowyer, and West Durham District President, Scouts Cànada, Dan Jones. Alex Shepherd M.P. Durham, presented presented a Canadian Flag and certificate certificate to the Girl Scouts on behalf of the Canadian Government. A-variety of activities and sightseeing sightseeing tours took place while the American visitors were here. A Lift-Lock tour at Peterborough, a visit to Whetung Gallery, Curve Lake, and the Minden Rapids where Olympic competitors practice occupied occupied one day. Haliburton District Girl Guides hosted a camp under canvas near Minden for the Canada-USA Exchange Exchange '93-*94. After touring G.G.C. Camp Adelaide, Black Lake, Peterborough Peterborough Division provided lots of fun at the camp when the girls and leaders joined over 250 Adelaide campers in an afternoon of games and activities with a theme of "Wacky Olympics." During the homestay portion of the Exchange some are taking in visits visits to Kingston, 1,000 Islands, Ottawa, Ottawa, Toronto, Midland and Parkwood, Oshawa. MYSTERY MIST THE FOG ROLLED IN AND COVERED UP THE SCENE. BUT IF YOU SHADE IN THE AREAS THAT CONTAIN A DOT, YOU WILL SEE WHAT'S THERE. 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