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There are few details available from initial reports but Canadian officials are investigating how a Lake Buccaneer and a Piper Cherokee came together near the tiny town of St. Brieux, Saskatchewan (population 492) on Saturday, killing both occupants of the Buc and all three on the Cherokee. St. Brieux is a small rural community about 125 miles northeast of the nearest large town, Saskatoon. St. Brieux has an airport, however, and that’s where the Cherokee was headed. Initial reports said the collision occurred near the airport.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – A major step in the campaign to secure a Congressional Gold Medal recognizing Civil Air Patrol members’ service to the country during World War II was taken May 11 when the U.S. Senate unanimously approved S. 418, introduced by Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa. Continue Reading »

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An early model RAF Curtis P-40 Kittyhawk (Warhawk) wearing markings from the 260 Squadron and likely lost in 1942 was found last month largely in tact in western Egypt’s Al Wadi al Jadid desert. The aircraft has been photographed sitting on its belly with the canopy nearly closed. It is suspected to be that of Flight Sergeant Dennis Copping who went missing while ferrying a damaged Kittyhawk with markings “HS-B.” If so, it could be associated also with Canadian ace James Francis “Stocky” Edwards. The aircraft’s resting place is 200 miles from the nearest town and no evidence of the pilot’s remains have been found. A museum may now attempt to recover the aircraft, but there are complications. Video after the jump.

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