Canadian News

Another film up for 2012 London Awards

by Ian Reed November 26, 2011

Following the successful nomination of “Flightpaths” at last year’s IWM London Film Festival  it has just been announced that “De lourds souvenirs” (Heavy Memories) by Genevieve Monneris and her son Thomas Lesgoirres has been chosen for the 2012 Festival.  The film is about Genevieve’s father, Col. Andre Guedez (91), who was present at this year’s French in York [...]

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French In York Week 17th – 23rd October

by Ian Reed November 2, 2011

At 10:30am on 20th October this year, the inauguration of the French Air Force Memorial took place in York Minster – the 66th anniversary of the French heavy bomber squadrons leaving Elvington to return to liberated France. Over 2500 visitors of all nationalities attended the Minster from Britain, France and other nations including veterans, servicemen and women [...]

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Remembrance Ceremonies – 13th November 2011

by Ian Reed October 31, 2011

Sunday 13th November 2011. This year’s Remembrance Ceremonies will take place at the French Air Force Memorial in York Road, Elvington at 11:oo followed by the Allied Air Forces Memorial ceremony at 12:30 at the Yorkshire Air Museum.  The well supported ceremony at the French Memorial, Elvington Village, will feature the colourful Parade of Scouts, [...]

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YAM Canada Branch Closes

by Ian Reed January 13, 2011

We are anxious that we remain close to our Canadian friends and veterans, so if you were a supporter of Yorkshire Air Museum Canada Branch or wish to support the Museum and Memorial,  register as a Member of The Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial by using the official form on this website. Go to: ABOUT, [...]

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