CF-JDO 1959 Memorial Exhibit

In 1959, they took off and were never seen again.
Until we found them.
Help us tell their extraordinary story.
Help us preserve the memory of F/O Raymond Gran DFC and Saskatchewan Conservation officer Harold Thompson. Help us tell the story of their downed Cessna 180 CF-JDO, which was recovered after 59 years in Peter Pond Lake.
The family located both souls and their aircraft in 2018, starting a year’s journey towards their recovery. The Museum was proudly able to provide assistance in the recovery of the aircraft in 2019.
Campaign Goal $223,000
- $33,925 15%
Now we need you.
The Saskatchewan Aviation Museum plans to construct a permanent display that will feature the aircraft, itself a crucial piece of Saskatchewan aviation history, and tell the story of these two men, Ray and Harold, lives filled with courage, dedication, and sacrifice.
This is a story that represents all the people who have risked and continue to risk everything to serve Saskatchewan.
DONATE NOW!
We are a registered charitable organization and will be providing tax receipts for each donation over $20.
The Museum is happy to offer several options for making a donation:
Give By Credit Card
Help preserve our history for future generations.
(A tax-deductible donation receipt will be provided by CanadaHelps)
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Major sponsors and donors!
Platinum
Sponsors
+ $50,000
Gold
Sponsors
$25,000
Silver
Sponsors
$10,000
Linda & Don Kapusta
in Memory of
Marcella Gran
Harold & Marjie Fast
Bronze
Sponsors
$5,000
Saskatchewan Association of Conservation Officers
Martin, Tammy, Connor, Megan, and Alyssa Gran
Friend
Sponsors
$1,000
Jackson Air
Technica Mining
Thank you to our Under $1,000 Sponsors
Brad Hewlett & Jan Rasmussen
Jim Hamel, Trudy Cuthbertson, Bryan Morrison
Help us tell their extraordinary story.

Saskatchewan Aviation Museum and Learning Center