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55 Magnificent FLYING MACHINES The Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada, officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1984, received a royal designation in 2014. Adjacent to Winnipeg's James Armstrong Richardson International Airport, the museum's collection of memorabilia and aircraft includes bush planes, biplanes and a flying saucer — the circular Avro Aerocar developed in the 1950s. Special exhibits and events — including Halloween and holiday theme days — are just the ticket for high-flying history buffs. From June 29- July 6, two Second World War aircraft — a B-17 Flying Fortress, and a B-25 Mitchell Bomber — land at the museum for a week-long event. Learn about First World War flying aces such as Dauphin's William (Billy) Barker and Stonewall's Alan McLeod, who once landed a burning aircraft while standing on its wing. Winnipeg's Sir William Stephenson was also a pilot during the First World War, although he's best known for overseeing a vast intelligence operation under the code name Intrepid during the Second World War — and for inspiring James Bond creator Ian Fleming. A bust of Stephenson is located in the Citizens Hall of Fame at Assiniboine Park. > wcam.mb.ca TITANIC Error Neepawa's Riverside Cemetery is notable as the westernmost burial site for a victim of the sinking of the Titanic. After visiting his family in England over Christmas, area farm hand Leonard Hickman persuaded his brothers Lewis and Stanley to return with him to Eden, Manitoba on board the ill-fated ship. Since Lewis was wearing Leonard's coat when the Titanic sank, he was mistakenly identified as Leonard and his body was sent to Neepawa for burial. The farmer for whom Leonard worked arrived in Neepawa shortly before the service and discovered the error, but he felt it was too late to correct the mistake. Today, a memorial dedicated to all three Hickman brothers stands in the cemetery. Bring this ad and receive $5 off an all-day family admission (Two adults and up to three children) (Regular price: $18) Expires: Dec 31/15 of WESTERN CANADA ROYAL AVIATION MUSEUM Want to fly a plane? Spot a flying saucer? Play with the wind? Stand nose to nose with the aircraft that explored Canada's North? ... and still be back in time for dinner? Then come fly with us! • Guided Tours on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 2:00 pm • Aviation-inspired Scavenger Hunts • Kids Skyways Play Area • Open 7 days a week* • Adults $7.50 Children 3-11: $3.00, 12-17: $5.00 *Except some holidays Hangar T-2, 958 Ferry Road | Winnipeg, Manitoba | 204 786 5503 | wcam.mb.ca With Us! Fly Come Prairie GIANTS Rows of grain elevators were once a common sight on the Prairies. The five Inglis Elevators — most built soon after the arrival of the railroad put the town on the map in the 1920s— are remnants of another time. The visitor centre at the National Historic Site near Asessippi Ski Area and Resort is open from late May until mid-October. In the RM of Piney in southeast Manitoba, visit a historic grist mill built in 1856. The Sprague Historical Society Museum houses photos, exhibits and displays on the third floor of the restored mill. Polished wood floors and beams, and the original gear system that was once used to move grinding stones are an attraction in themselves. > ingliselevators.com > rmofpiney.mb.ca