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If you can remember what life was like before television and FM radio, read on. If once you could buy a new car for $600 (if you had such a fortune) and an ice cream for a nickel, carry one. If, in your time, cigarettes were fashionable, pot was what food went into, and if it was a rabbit it had four legs (certainly not four wheels), then possibly you are of an age to be a Second World War veteran. And if you are an ex- serviceman or woman, were you with the Air Force? If so your old comrades are looking for you, especially during this year that is so significant in the annals of the Royal Canadian Air Force. In 1990, there are two special reasons to get Air Force vets reminiscing and celebrating and geared up for the annual get- together of the Allied Air Forces Reunion in Toronto come September. Reason number one is the fiftieth anniversary of the start of the wartime Com- monwealth Air Training Plan in Canada. Reason number two is the epic Battle of Britain, which fifty years ago inflicted upon Nazi Germany its first major defeat. The 'old lags' of the Allied Air Forces Reunion group have in- itiated a campaign to track down all the men and women in Canada who wore the blue uniform bet- ween 1939 and 1945. Korean war vets are also being sought. At its peak wartime strength, the RCAF had a population of more than 215,000 including 15,000 in the Women's Division. Now all ranks of all trades -- flying and ground personnel -- are being invited to resume their contacts with com- rades, squadrons, units to share the nostalgia of experiences, the pride of service, the sense of dedication to country and cause. Memories might fade; they don't disappear. Practically every RCAF/RAF type here was involved with the Commonwealth Air Training Plan, which was by far the big- gest air school in the world, and Obituary The search for Wartime Fliers mostly Canadian manned. It made a vital contribution to win- ning the war. In retrospect the statistics are astounding. Between April 1940 and March 1945 a total of 131,553 aircrew were trained in Canada. Of these 72,835 were RCAF per- sonnel and 25,747 of them were pilots. Across this land there were 360 air force schools on 231 sites training not only pilots but navigators, bombaimers, wireless operators, air gunners, flight engineers, and ground crews in dozens of trades. Trainees came from around the globe, mainly Britain, Austrailia and New Zealand. Also there were Americans prior to their country's entry into the war. In- credibly, on the eve of war in 1939, the RCAF strength was a dismal joke: a grand total of 4,061 of- ficers and men, ground and air- crew, and nearly h alf of them part-timers. At the beginning of 1940 that total had doubled to a still meagre 8,287. Nevertheless, 126 Canadian fliers were soon to be in the thick of the crucial Battle of Britain. The first engagement of an RCAF pilot with an enemy aircraft, in May 1940, was by Squadron Leader F.M. Gobeil. A few hours later he became the first Cana- dian to shoot down a German plane. Skilled ground crews, trained in Canada, were soon vitally employed backing up the fliers in RCAF and RAF squadrons in all theatres of war in all kinds of weather. They had their share of unrewarded heroes. Therefore all who served, from the so-called 'truck drivers of the sky' to the truck drivers of the ground, are invited to contact the volunteer head-hunters and head- counters of the Allied Air Forces Reunion. Call 519-426-0313, or write to Allied Air Forces Reu- nion, Box 472, Station A, Islington, Ontario, M9A 4X4. It will be like joining up again (without the needles!). Robert McFadden Following a lengthy illness, Robert McFadden passed away at Port Perry Community Hospital on Saturday, March 31, 1990 in his 61st year. Robert was born in Toronto, June 11, 1929, and was raised in Manchester by Dolly Roberts. He received his education at Man- chester public school and Kingston high school. He return- ed to Port Perry and was employed and lived on the farm of Wm. Tripp. Robert moved to Oshawa in 1946 and was employed in the soft drink pusiness tor zs years. On July 31, 1954, he married Laura Joanne Brydges of Guelph, Ontario. Robert and his family resided in Oshawa until September 1973, at that time he became proprietor of the car wash and laundromat on Scugog St., Port Perry. He was in business for the last 16 years when he retired on August 17, 1989 due to ill health. Robert's most cherished hobbies were his wood- working and his gardening. Roberts ready smile, cheerful helpfulness, sense of integrity made him a multitude of friends. He is survived by his wife Laura (Betty), Sharon and Craig at home, Laura, Mrs. Michael McQuade of Port Perry, a twin brother Richard of Kingston. A complete service was held on Tuesday, April 3, 1990 at the Wagg-McDermott-Panabaker Funeral Home in Port Perry at 1:30 p.m. It was conducted by Reverand Robert LePage of Port Perry United Church. A Eulogy was given by Anne Franklin of Myrtle, Ontario. A private intern- ment was held at Pine Grove Cemetery in Prince Albert. Pallbearers were Jim Brydges, Bill Tripp, Muray Franklin, Fred Dearborn, Roy Hodson and Mike Quido. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Star encourages our readers to make use of the letters to the editor column to express their opinions and viewpoints on just about any subject, as we feel a lively letters column Ph better community newspaper. We insist, however, that all letter writers sign their name. Sorry, no anonymous letters will be printed. Ips make a = The showroom at Utica Farm Equipment was filled as Durham MP Ross Stevenson prepares to introduce speaker Micheal Wilson, Canada's minister of finance. EMMANUAL PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Regional Rd. 8 at Simcoe Port Perry, Ontario Rev. David Beesley, Pastor 985-4441 SUNDAY, APRIL 29 9:45 a.m. - Christian Education 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Guest Speaker: Cathy Remdle 6:30 - Praise Service PORT PERRY PRINCE ALBERT UNITED CHURCH Rev. D. Robert J. LePage, B.A. M. Div. Rev. Donald E. Tansley B.A. M. Div. . Associate Minister SUNDAY, APRIL 29 10:00 a.m. Port Perry Morning Worship Church School 11:30 a.m. Prince Albert Morning Worship Church School Nursery Care Always Available UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Rev. Lynn Belfry-Graham Scugog Island 9:45 a.m. Manchester 11:15 a.m. . Worship & Sunday School BLACKSTOCK-NESTLETON UNITED CHURCH Rev. Dale Davis Blackstock 10:00 a.m. North Nestleton - 11:15 a.m. Church School and Nursery During Worship COLUMBUS UNITED CHURCH A'COMMUNITY CHURCH FOR ALL Minister: Rev. Jack Griffen, B.A. M. Div. Sermon: The Peaceful Ones A HAPPY CHURCH FOR HAPPY PEOPLE! GREENBANK PASTORAL CHARGE SERVICES Rev. David Shepherd, Minister 9:30 a.m. Seagrave 11:00 a.m. Greenbank 12:30 p.m. Pinedale EMMANUEL FULL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP Durham Road 23 and 7th Conc. Reverend Timothy Godfrey Pastor Church: 852-7054 Residence: 852-5871 SUNDAY, APRIL 29 9:45 a.m. - Family Bible School 11:00 a.m. - Worship Services 6:00 p.m. - Praise Meeting Tuesday - 9:30 a.m. Ladies Fellowship Wednesday - 7:30 p.m. Prayer & Bible Study Saturday - 7:00 p.m. Youth Group Message: "You Are My Hiding Place" (Ps. 32: 6&7) Special Music: John Blair Nursery Care & Children's Church Provided in Both Services Tues. 9:15 - 11:15 a.m. Ladies Reflections Bible Study Wed. 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Family Night, Toddlers, Pioneer Club, Adult Bible Study Youth ' "A Church Reaching Out in Love" PORT PERRY BAPTIST CHURCH Hwy. 7A & Island Road East of Port Perry 985-8681 Pastor: Rev. David S. Daniels Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. Bible School Classes for all ages Worship: 11:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Jr. Church & Nursery Available Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Ladies Coffee Hour Year's End Breakfast Reservations Required Children's classes 0-5 yrs. Wednesday 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study & Prayer Junior High Youth Mtg. Awana Boys & Girls Clubs A Special Welcome To The Handicapped NESTLETON . PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. William Fairley Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Sunday School Provided ' Everyone is Welcome! ST. JOHN'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Stuart McEntyre, B.A., B.D. Telephone: 985-3409 Family Worship & Church School Nursery Care Provided ST. BERNADETTE'S CATHOLIC PARISH SUNDAY MASS 11:30 a.m. Nestleton Community Hall Nestleton Serving Cartwright Township Come On Home Father Tom Lynch 705-932-2712 HOPE CHURCH A Christian Reformed Fellowship 166 Simcoe Street South Prince Albert, Ontario Rev. Bart Van Eyk B.A., M. Div., Pastor 985-9679 Song Service: 9:50 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Message: A Roun Tutt Special Music: Melissa Burghgraef & Vicki Seymour Coffee and Fellowship 11:15 a.m. Worship Service: 7:00 p.m. Message: Small Beginnings Sunday School & Nursery Provided Ladies Coffee Break Thursdays 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Nursery & Story Hour Provided COMMUNITY CHURCH CAESAREA Rev. Dr. W.H. Crawford This Sunday: APRIL 29 11:00 A.M. Guest Speaker: Rev. Timothy Godfrey Thurs.: Prayer & Study 7:30 p.m. Tues.: Sunshine Club 4-5 p.m. Welcome to the Country Church (986-5526) am | a SL aka a Cae AN. ANGLICAN CHURCH The Rev'd Charles E. Bull Incumbent St. John's Church St... Blackstock SUNDAY, APRIL 29 9:30 a.m. Morning Prayer Church School & Nursery Church of the Ascension 266 North St., Port Perry SUNDAY, APRIL 29 8:00 a.m. Said Eucharist 11:15 a.m. Holy Communion - New Rite Church School Youth Groups Girls 7-14 - Mondays 7-9 p.m. Boys 8-15 - Wednesdays 7-9 p.m. High School Plus Alternate Sundays -8:30- 10 p.m. All Are Welcome! BAHA'I FAITH For information about Baha'i meetings & activities please write P.O. Box 1153, Port Perry. Ontario, LIL 1AY or Call 985-9339