We're pleased to welcome Capt Steve Nichol (Ret)
to speak on the acquisition and arrival of the Hawaii Mars at the BC Aviation Museum.
This promises to be an informative and entertaining talk, as Capt Nichol discusses the many challenges that had to be overcome to bring the iconic aircraft here.
PROJECTS
1
Digitization
We have hired someone, working part-time, to deal with digitization of our archival records and photographs. A lengthy and ongoing project.
PROJECT STILL UNDERWAY
2
Database
Entering photograph and file information into our new database to make it easier to search our holdings. Looking for volunteers for data entry.
VOLUNTEER NEEDED
3
Fundraising
Fundraising activities to support our operations. Currently hampered by not having enough volunteers.
WE STILL NEED HELP!
4
Indigenous Collection
In collaboration with the Sidney Museum and Archives, we are applying for funding to contract a consultant to work with local First Nations, assess how the artifacts were obtained, examine the ethics of the collection, and make recommendations around repatriation.
PROJECT INITIATED