The Greenwood Art
Association presents paintings to the Greenwood Military Aviation Museum
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Unveiling
of the F/O St. Louis and F/O Mooney painting by Col Matte and Col
(R) Gates.
(photo by 14 Wing
Imaging)
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the painting
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| Unveiling
of the Sgt. Louis Toth painting by Col Matte and MCpl Toth. (photo
by N. Donovan)
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the painting
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On
17 August 2006 Col (Retired) M.D. Gates, on behalf of the Greenwood Art
Association, presented two paintings to the Greenwood Military Aviation
Museum. Wing Commander
Col P.R. Matte accepted these paintings and passed them to the Museum’s
General Manager, Major Bert Campbell for safekeeping. One painting is a
scene of Greenwood, circa 1944, when No. 8 OTU (RCAF) was active. The
other painting is a portrait of Sgt. Louis Toth who was the 1972 Fincastle
Servicing Crew Chief. MCpl
John Toth, son of Sgt Louis Toth, was present to assist in the unveiling
of his father’s portrait. Both paintings are on display in the Museum.
During
the past five years, the Greenwood Art Association has donated 28 original
paintings to the Museum. The Association commissions artists whose
specialities include military aviation and portrait painting. Funds for
these commissions are raised through membership fees and donations to the
Association. Individuals wishing to become members are encouraged to visit
the Museum and complete the applicable application form.
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