July 4, 2013
We left Hill Spring this morning for our drive to Calgary (150
mi.) with two intermediate stops. Our first was in the Town of Fort MacLeod, AB
to visit the historic Northwest Mounted Police Museum and Fort. The site was
established in 1873 and was the first Canadian law enforcement organization in
western Canada. The Fort is restored and tells the RCMP story for western
Canada. We enjoyed a performance the
NWMP Youth Music Ride which included 8 talented horsewomen.
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Katherine with 2 Northwest Mounted Police Officers
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Mounted Officers Music Dance
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Our second stop was the Bomber Command Lancaster Museum in
Nanton, AB. I got my first up close and personal look at the British Lancaster and
Blenheim bombers of WWII fame. This is the Museum commemorating Canadian Bomber
Command famous exploits in WWII that included the “Dambusters,” the “Great
Escape,” and sinking the German battleship Tirpitz. The Lancaster is being
restored to “taxi” condition. At least two of the Merlins run, the other two
are being restored.
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Close-up of Bomber Cockpit with WWII Nose Art.
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WWII Canadian Air Force Lancaster Bomber
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Tonight we celebrated the 4th of July in Calgary
with an old fashioned cook-out courtesy of our Wagonmasters and Tail Enders.
Tomorrow starts early at 0715 for 3 days of intense activity with the Stampede
and Calgary.
Oh, by the way Mary Lou, we are still in the prairie a week
later. I thought you said it was only 400 miles? J
Will add pictures later.
“Big Sky Country”…YES!!!
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