In Memoriam
Through the years that the Air Cadet Program has functioned in Manitoba many individuals have provided numerous hours of their time to ensure the program has been available for our Air Cadets. Some have achieved significant influence on the program. They have passed on, accordingly in respect and in recognition of their many years and financial backing we have enclosed these short biographies.
DOUGLAS JAMES INGLIS
1918 - September 1, 2013
Doug Inglis served the Air Cadet Program as the Sponsor Committee Chairman for 220 RCACS in Winnipeg, as a Director of the Manitoba Provincial Committee of the Air Cadet League of Canada and as the Provincial Chairman from 1991 - 1994. He was a member of the Advisory Board until his death. He was awarded the National Air Cadet League Certificate of Honour in 1994 and he was the first recipient of the Manitoba Air Cadet League's Distinguished Service Award in 2007. He also was a Life Member of the Manitoba Provincial Committee of the Air Cadet League of Canada since 2002.
DOUGLAS JAMES INGLIS "Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth, And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings" - John Gillespie Magee, Jr.
Doug passed away on September 1, 2013 at the age of 95. Left to miss his sense of humour and his stories are Caroline, his loving wife of 66 years, son Charlie (Janice), daughter Dorothy, grandchildren; Meredith (Kevin), Iain (Gina), Chris and Neil and great-granddaughters Maddy and Lily. Also his sisters Doreen and Frances (UK), Anne (Canada), brother Jim (Australia) and sisters-in-law Dorothy (Canada) and Joan (Australia), as well as his many nieces and nephews. Doug was born in London, England and raised and educated in Edinburgh. He joined the RAF prior to the Second World War. He served with Coastal Command and then flew with Bomber Command during the war. After the war he was posted to Transport Command, flying to far flung places in Europe, the Middle-East, Africa and Far East. On leaving the regular service he ran a successful family business in Edinburgh and became an officer with the RAF air training corps (equivalent of Air Cadets in Canada). In 1969 the family immigrated to Canada. After becoming established here, Doug's abiding interest in flying came to the fore again and he became involved with Air Cadets. Over the years he encouraged many cadets "To Learn - To serve - To Advance". With retirement from the Bay, he continued as a member and ultimately provincial chairman of the Air Cadet League of Manitoba. He also was a member of the Wartime Pilots Association, RCAF Association and No. 4 Legion. The family thanks Dr. Fatoye and staff on the 5th floor of Seven Oaks Hospital for their care and compassion during Doug's last few weeks of life. A private family memorial will be held in Ottawa at a later date. To view a selection of pictures of Doug's life on the web go to http://tinyurl.com/douginglis In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Manitoba Air Cadet League Trust Fund, The Air Cadet League of Canada (Manitoba) Inc., Suite 123, P.O. Box 17000 Station Forces, Winnipeg, MB R3J 3Y5. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.ca 885-9715