There’s a new book about women in aviation in this country and it comes to you from Elizabeth (Liz) Muir. I was happy to write the foreword to Canadian Women in the Sky: 100 Years of Flight, her exploration and celebration of some of the fantastic women involved in flight in Canada. It is anContinue reading “Canadian Women in the Sky”
Category Archives: Aviation
Speaking to Edmonton’s Canadian Club this week
On Wednesday I will speak to the local chapter of the Canadian Club, at the beautiful Chateau Lacombe hotel, following in the footsteps of many luminaries and dignitaries! I will trace a “Century of Flying in the Canadian North” through a narrative that explores the hope and heartbreak of aviation North of 60. Looking forward toContinue reading “Speaking to Edmonton’s Canadian Club this week”
Glowing Review of Polar Winds in Arctic!
Was so pleased to read a review of my latest book, Polar Winds, in Arctic, the Journal of the Arctic Institute of North America, by esteemed colleague Shirlee Smith Matheson: “As a reviewer and avid reader and writer of aviation history, I take my hat off to Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail for her work in containing this massiveContinue reading “Glowing Review of Polar Winds in Arctic!”
Diversity in Aviation: Air Cadet 699 Squadron
I was invited to speak at a fundraising dinner for 699 Squadron last month in Edmonton, and I was so impressed. These air cadets are leading the charge in diversity – ahead of the RCAF and airlines at this point – and are some of the nicest, most engaged citizens I’ve come across. And they areContinue reading “Diversity in Aviation: Air Cadet 699 Squadron”
Elinor Florence brings her WWII story to Edmonton
Polar Winds Sparks Memories for Pilot Dan Campbell
“I enjoyed Polar Winds very much – it brought back a lot of memories of various operations that I knew of, or was involved in, during my 30 years in the Air Force. Most of my career was spent on Search and Rescue, initially with 123 Search and Rescue Flight at Sea Island, B.C. whereContinue reading “Polar Winds Sparks Memories for Pilot Dan Campbell”
Call for Proposals for Aviation History Convention in Hamilton June 2015
The Canadian Aviation Historical Society (CAHS) is holding its 2015 convention in Hamilton, Ontario, from 17-21 June, at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel. The theme will be “Celebrating Canada’s Aviation Industry” with sessions exploring civilian and military topics. This convention is open to all – university students, aerospace industry professionals, academics, professionals in aviation or heritage industries,Continue reading “Call for Proposals for Aviation History Convention in Hamilton June 2015”
Free holiday download of For the Love of Flying (PDF)!
The holidays are here and I’m feeling extra merry, so I wanted to share a free download of my first book, For the Love of Flying for the next few days! Please click on this link to be taken to the PDF and feel free to share the URL with your friends and family. (PleaseContinue reading “Free holiday download of For the Love of Flying (PDF)!”
Three authors talk stories and storytelling in Victoria Dec 4
Polar Winds Blow Westward
Over the next few weeks, I’ll be launching Polar Winds in several western locales. If you’re in the area, I hope you can make it out to one of the following! November 20 @ 7pm in Calgary What: An illustrated and engaging talk about the people and stories behind the book for the Canadian AviationContinue reading “Polar Winds Blow Westward”