{"id":61020,"date":"2023-05-31T09:37:26","date_gmt":"2023-05-31T13:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/?p=61020"},"modified":"2023-05-31T19:31:57","modified_gmt":"2023-05-31T23:31:57","slug":"own-a-piece-of-history-earn-your-wings-auction-opens-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/31\/own-a-piece-of-history-earn-your-wings-auction-opens-today\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cOwn\u201d a Piece of History &#8211; Earn Your Wings Auction Opens Today!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ever since he was a child, Paul dreamed of flight. Over time, he achieved his pilot licence and a career in aviation, but always romanticized about having a float plane at the dock. Last year for his birthday, his wife purchased him a Turbo Beaver\u2026well, sort of. She purchased Paul honorary ownership of the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre\u2019s Turbo Beaver in the annual <em>Earn Your Wings Auction. <\/em>He was excited to \u201cown\u201d a piece of bushplane history for a year and the certificate of honorary ownership was used in a social joke or two.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Earn Your Wings Auction<\/em>, in support of the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre (CBHC), opens today and runs until 8 p.m. Monday, June 5, 2023. Bidders will not only be supporting the ongoing programs, services, and operations of the Bushplane Museum but will become the honorary owners of available aircraft for a full year \u2013 July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. Available lots include CF-OBS, the first production Beaver, a CL-215 waterbomber, a 1950s GMC truck, a Bell helicopter (popularized by the TV show <em>M.A.S.H.<\/em> but used by the Ontario Provincial Air Service for forest fire management), and many more.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The auction proceeds support the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre. In 2022, the auction raise over $3,500 for the Bushplane Museum. The CBHC is a community hub, providing programming and education for kids, families, and seniors, and a unique venue for events. The museum continues to be Sault Ste. Marie\u2019s #1 attraction.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Successful bidders receive a year\u2019s honorary ownership, a framed certificate of honorary ownership, a certificate displayed at their Bushplane exhibit, and a one-year Individual Membership. In addition, an optional professional photoshoot with <em>Kevanna Studios\u00a0<\/em>with your aircraft or truck may be organized Saturday, June 24<sup>th<\/sup>. Sessions are $50 and include an 8\u201dx10\u201d print and a digital file for social media.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Certificates will be ready in time for Father\u2019s Day. Honorary ownership of a piece of flying history makes a unique gift for any occasion.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The auction is generously hosted by Sootoday. See available lots and access the auction <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sootoday.com\/auctions\/2023-earn-your-wings-auction\">here<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><script src=\"moz-extension:\/\/86e31345-88cb-4e07-bae4-272d394c2a47\/injectedPasswordless.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever since he was a child, Paul dreamed of flight. Over time, he achieved his pilot licence and a career in aviation, but always romanticized about having a float plane at the dock. Last year for his birthday, his wife purchased him a Turbo Beaver\u2026well, sort of. 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