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More Interesting Stories, Notes and Historical information of a general nature.
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Ron Holden Sandwich South Historical Society Presentation April-2023
Ron Holden is a longtime member of the Canadian Aviation Museum, sharing his extensive knowledge and passion for aviation. Ron is a pilot’s pilot (and an even nicer person!) In April 2023, he delivered a presentation to the Sandwich South…
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First Operational Jet Fighter for the RCAF – DH.100 Vampire Jan-1948
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…
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First Private Pilot License issued in Canada – 24-January-1920
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…
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First Flight of the Avro CF-100 ‘Canuck’ 19-Jan-1950
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…
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First Flight of the CT-114 Tutor 13-January -1960
On January 13, 1960 — the Canadair CT-114 Tutor (CL-41 prototype) took to the skies for the very first time! This Canadian-designed jet trainer would go on to train generations of RCAF pilots and become the legendary mount of the…
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First Flight of the Avro Lancaster 9-January 1941
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….
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Mosquito Starboard Engine Mounting 6-Dec-2025
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:
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Lorna Vivian deBlicquy – The first female civil aviation inspector in Canada
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…
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Canada Reaches Space 5-September, 1959
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…
