Stanley H. Galezowski, the Avro Arrow, and his connection to Windsor, Ontario
From an early age, Stanley Galezowski was fascinated by airplanes and flight, a passion that inspired him to pursue a…
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More Interesting Stories, Notes and Historical information of a general nature.
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Avro Canada and the NASA Canadians
Who Were the ‘NASA Canadians’ (Also called The Avro Group)? The “NASA Canadians” (also called the Avro Group or similar)…
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First Flight of Avro Canada Jetliner 10-August -1949
On August 10, 1949, the Avro Canada C-102 Jetliner soared into history as North America’s first jet-powered airliner and the…
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Tiger Moth First Flight (Long Format) – Aug-2025
Here’s a great long format video of our Tiger Moth (CF-CIH) first flight after restoration this past Summer (August-2025) produced…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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!…
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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…
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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…
