More Interesting Stories, Notes and Historical information of a general nature.
The De Havilland Vampire was selcted as the first jet-powered aircraft for full-scaleRCAF service. The first of 85 Mark III aircraft began to arrive in 1948. The unusual design of the aircraft featured a variety of materials. While the aircraft…
While many brave flyers took to the skies during WWI, it wasn’t until after the war that the formal licensing system we know today took flight. The very first Private Pilot License (PPL #1) in Canada was issued to James…
The Avro Canada CF-100 Mark 1 “Canuck” prototype, 18101, conducted its maiden flight on January 19, 1950, powered by a pair of Rolls-Royce Avon RA 3 turbojet engines. It holds the distinction of being the only Canadian-designed fighter to enter…
On this Day in History 9 January 1941 – First Flight of the Avro Lancaster On January 9, 1941 Captain Harry Albert “Sam” Brown took the very first Avro Lancaster, prototype BT308, into the air from RAF Ringway in Cheshire….
Mosquito Bomber Group Update: This Past December, our Mosquito Team mounted the Starboard Engine to our DH.98 Mosquito Aircraft. Here is a link to a short video of the process:
L.V. deBlicquy Birth Date: November 30, 1931Birthplace: Blyth, OntarioDeath Date: March 21, 2009Year Inducted: 2014Awards: CM; OC; The McKee Trophy; The Amelia Earhart Medal (The 99’s); The Tissandier Award (Aero Club of Canada) From an early age, Lorna deBlicquy dedicated…
On September 5, 1959, Canada became the third nation to reach space with a successful launch of the Canadian Black Brant 1 from the Churchill Research Range (CRR) in Northern Manitoba. Over the last 60 years, the Black Brant rocket…
16 Aug 1947 – First Flight of the De Havilland Canada DHC-2 ‘Beaver’The De Havilland Beaver was designed and built in Canada and first flew on August 16, 1947 at Downsview, Ontario. It is a rugged all-metal aircraft operable on…
On August 10, 1949, the Avro Canada C-102 Jetliner soared into history as North America’s first jet-powered airliner and the second of its kind in the world, trailing the British de Havilland Comet by just 13 days. Designed built by…
On August 9, 1950, the first Canadian-built F-86 Sabre, designated CL-13 Sabre Mk 1, took its maiden flight at Dorval, Quebec, piloted by A.J. Lilly. This aircraft, assembled from US-made parts, was essentially a Canadian version of the North American F-86A. It was the first…
