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Broken Drum.
12 November 1959
Harbour Grace, NL

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At a parade in Harbour Grace in 1959 the head was beaten in on the 35 year old Scout bass drum. Perhaps the drummer was a bit too enthusiastic. However, it was soon repaired and back into service after a short holiday.

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Band Members.
11 November 1975
Carbonear, Conception Bay, NL
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The glockenspiel replaced the bugle in 589 when the squadron was opened to females in the fall of 1974.

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Santa Claus Parade.
2 December 1979
Salmon Cove, Conception Bay, NL
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The 589 Air Cadet Band played in all sorts of weather. It even performed during the winter when there was a foot of fresh snow on the ground.

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Parade of the Generations.
8 August 2004
Water Street, Carbonear, NL

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The band is usually accompanied by the Squadron Colour Party and the Band Leader.The Colour Party carry at least the Newfoundland and Labrador Flag, the Canadian Flag, and the Air Cadet League of Canada Flag. It can fly other provincial flags as determined by the circumstances.

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Largest Parade ever.
11 November 1981
Carbonear, Conception Bay, NL
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More than 700 people marched through the streets of Carbonear on Wednesday, November 11, 1981. It was the largest Rememberance Day Parade held in the province that year. The parade included 7 marching bands and several Air and Sea Cadet squadrons from St. John's, Kilbride, Clarenville, Hants Harbour, Harbour Grace, Mount Pearl, Victoria, and Carbonear. The St. John's Fire Department Colour Party also took part. However, the parade was led by the Carbonear 589 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron marching band.

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The Band, 2005.
29 May 2005
Carbonear Collegiate gymnasium, Carbonear, NL
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The 589 Air Cadet Band performed at the Annual Inspection on May 29, 2005. They have come a long way from 3 snare drums and an old bass. Interested cadets can now take a course in band at summer camp. This particular band put on a display that lasted at least 20 minutes. All spectators and invited guests were spellbound for the full time. The Band of 589 has not lost its touch.

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Many more cadets will enjoy being band members. Of the 1900 cadets gone through 589 at least one third have experienced playing and marching with other band members. After all, band members consider themselves to be "special". The Band is a very integral and important part of the Air Cadet Movement in Canada.