Flying Boats Historical Society
Boeing Clipper "Bristol" at Shediac Bay, Canada, ca 1941Unknown photographer. Published by Photogelatine Engraving Co. Ltd.About
The Flying Boats Historical Society is a passionate community group in Shediac, New Brunswick, aims to honour the memories of these iconic aircraft and the people who operated them. With its long-standing maritime heritage, and rich history of flying boats, Shediac played a crucial role in the era of flying boats, which were revolutionary aircraft that once graced its waters.
By fostering a sense of pride and appreciation for this forgotten aspect of Shediac's past, the Flying Boats Historical Society is committed to ensuring that the legacy of these airborne marvels lives on for generations to come.
Local artist, Gerry Pellerin took up the challenge and wrote a song about the history of the flying boats.
Goals
To collect, preserve, conserve, document, research, and interpret to recognized Museum standards, objects, photographs, and documents relative to the early transportation history of the Shediac Bay area with a specific focus on flying boats.
To raise funds, collect donations and obtain support from all levels of government to build and operate an interactive museum that can engage the public to experience the thrill of early transportation, with a special focus on flying boats aviation.
To make these objects and documents available to the public and students for their education and enjoyment, through permanent and temporary exhibits, properly interpreted.
To plan and hold special functions to raise funds to support the programs of the museum, and to present programs of interest to the public and students.
Mission
The purpose of the FBHS is to raise awareness of the transportation history of the greater Shediac Bay area and to establish a museum to celebrate this history with a focus on the flying boats aviation during the 1930s and early 1940s, and the pivotal role they played in establishing transatlantic passenger air travel.
Photo of our artist, Monette Leger, with her maquette.
Upcoming events
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Présentation à l'Église historique du Grand Barachois le 18 juin à 19 h
Don Boudreau fera une présentation en français de bateaux volants à l'église historique du Grand Barachois alors n'hésitez pas à la partager à vos amis qui se sentiront peut-être plus à l'aise en français.
Église historique de Barachois
Image Don Lewis
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