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ÁðÁ§ÉñÉç's KF Centre to mark 80th Anniversary of VE Day

Aviation historian Richard de Boer will present the true story of F for Freddie - a de Havilland Mosquito bomber

The KF Centre For Excellence is marking the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day with a special event.

An edition of their speaking series, Triumph & Tragedy: The Tale of WWII’s Most Accomplished Bomber, Mosquito ‘F for Freddie’, takes place on Friday May 2, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Aviation historian Richard de Boer will present the true story of F for Freddie - a de Havilland Mosquito bomber that completed more missions than any other Allied aircraft during the Second World War, only to crash in Calgary days after the war ended in Europe. 

de Boer’s presentation will reflect on the heroism of the Mosquito crews and honour the contributions
of Canadian airmen during the war. The Centre’s restored Mosquito will be a central point of reflection during the evening.

Tickets are $10 per person and are available through the .



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