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ISSUE
135 - September 2010
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Toronto
Wings & Wheels Heritage Festival |
By Kevin Moore, Contributing
Editor & Photographer
Roslin, Ontario, Canada |
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Two classics from the 1950s, the
Canadian Air & Space Museum's
full scale Avro Arrow model, and a 1950s model Ford Fairlane
500. |
The Canadian Air & Space
Museum at former Canadian Forces Base Downsview is
a rather interesting museum with a unique collection
of airplanes and aviation memorabilia. Former home
of de Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd, the museums
location is the same place that once saw the famous
de Havilland Otter and venerable Beaver aircraft being
built. The oldest aircraft production factory in Canada,
this building is now home to the Canadian Air & Space
Museum. |
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Probably
one of the most famous of the Ford Mustangs, the gorgeous
1967 Fastback, left. Certainly the most recognized and
famous bush plane in history, the de Havilland of Canada
Beaver, right. |
Once a year the museum hosts
the Toronto Wings & Wheels Heritage Festival with
a mix of vintage aircraft and classic cars. Whether
you drive in or fly in, everyone is welcome and the
folks with the festival offer a mix of aircraft and
cars as well as airplane
& helicopter rides, and an assortment of booths where
aviation enthusiasts can browse and spend some money
and, more importantly, learn about some of the history
of Canadian aviation. |
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Former RCAF
and Canadian Forces training aircraft, the CT-133 (T-33)
Silver Stars, left.
One time primary training aircraft for the Canadian Air
Force, the CT-134 Musketeer. |
The museum boasts a mix of
Canadian aviation heritage including former RCAF aircraft
such as the CT-133 (T-33) Silver Star, training aircraft
Beechcraft 23 CT-134 Musketeer, Bell CH-163 Kiowa helicopter,
CT-114 Tutor, and (Canadian) Navy Tracker. Other museum
aircraft include the de Havilland Tiger and Hornet
Moths, Stinson Reliant V-77, Zenair CH-200 Zenith and
an Easy Riser Ultralight. |
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This aircraft was designed and built
by the University of
Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies - the Ornithopter. |
One of the most unusual aircraft
in the collection is the Ornithopter, with wings that
actually flap like that of a bird! On July 6, 2006
it became the first aircraft to achieve manned ornithopter
flight, taking to the air from the runway at Downsview.
For more info on the ornithopter, visit www.ornithopter.ca. |
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A gem of an airplane, the beautiful
Canadian Fleet Canuck. |
An aircraft designed for the
Canadian market, a 1946 (Noury) Fleet Canuck, sits
proudly on the museum floor, one of the prettiest vintage
civilian aircraft around. Fleet Aircraft was established
in Fort Erie, Ontario in 1930 and during World War
II, they built the Fleet Cornell and Finch trainers
for the RCAF. |
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Mach magnificence!
What could have been is now simply a full size replica
model, the CF-105 Avro Arrow, left. One of the most beautiful
aircraft of all time, the Canadian designed and built
Arrow, with updates and advancements, would likely still
fly today, top right. A close-up of the right intake
and the designation RL 203 with the RCAF Rondel, bottom
right. |
The current star of the museum's
attractions is the only full size scale model of the
infamous Avro Arrow. The Arrow was a Canadian designed
and built, interceptor-fighter aircraft that was way
ahead of its time. It first flew in March of 1958 and,
during several flight tests, achieved remarkable speeds.
Eventually, with the Canadian designed Orenda engine,
it was expected to exceed Mach 2 with future designs
seeing speeds of Mach 3! Unfortunately, a number of
factors saw its demise before it could be proven and
on February 20, 1959, the Canadian Government ordered
production stopped and all 5 prototype aircraft destroyed,
including plans. Fortunately, though the aircraft were
cut for scrap, much in the way of other items were
saved, allowing the museum and many volunteers and
donators, the opportunity to build this stunningly
beautiful 'model.' |
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Under restoration
at the museum is an Avro Lancaster World War II bomber,
FM104. |
Currently in restoration is
an Avro Lancaster, FM104, World War II bomber. This
aircraft was donated to the city of Toronto in the
1950s and was placed on a plinth at the Lake Ontario
shoreline near the Canadian National Exhibition grounds.
For many years the aircraft was cleaned by Royal Canadian
Air Cadet 707 Etobicoke Sqn. The first Commanding Officer
of the Air Cadet Squadron, Flight Lieutenant Colin
Moore (Maj, CD, ret'd), once a wartime Flight Engineer/pilot
on the Lancaster, would take his cadets down to the
lakeshore in an effort to keep the old bomber looking
respectable. Unfortunately, after he retired as CO
in 1970, it seemed there were few who were interested
in the upkeep of the airplane. Fortunately, the old
bomber has found a home at the Canadian Air & Space
Museum, formerly the Toronto Aerospace Museum, where
they're working to make her look as good as new. |
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Some of
the beautiful classic cars that made an appearance,
a vintage Nash, left, and an Amphicar, right. |
As part of the Wings & Wheels
show, many owners of vintage and classic cars participate
and bring their old vehicles for the day. These beautiful
old cars offer a wider audience a reason to attend
the event and give airplane and car enthusiasts both
a chance to spread their wings. Jaguars to Mustangs;
Chargers to Falcons; there were different styles and
designs for every taste, and rarities such as an old
Nash and Amphicar. Vehicle owners also had the opportunity
to have their car photographed with the Avro Arrow. |
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Canadian
Forces CF-188 (CF-18) on static display, left.
Former Canadian Navy aircraft, the CS2F Tracker, right. |
Various private aircraft owners
flew in for the event including ultralights and a helicopter.
Viper North made an appearance with their MiG 15 UTI
and L-29 Delphin, both making unannounced, surprise
high speed passes before landing for a static appearance
on the tarmac. The museum moved the tracker out on
to the tarmac in front of one of the old hangars making
for a sort of vintage photo-op. The CF-18 was parked
nearby, with many budding future fighter pilots making
their way to it, some having the opportunity to talk
to the pilot. |
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Of the many
cars that made the trip, this old Chevrolet front end
had
the most unique hood ornament, left. The CF-188 (CF-18)
Hornet, right. |
One thing missing from the
show is a flying program, other than visiting aircraft
and aircraft rides. Though right in the flight path
of (Toronto) Pearson International Airport, some kind
of a low-show would certainly draw in more crowds.
Even Bombardier with a flypast of their new Dash 8
Q400 would have wowed the crowds at the show. Despite
that, there was lots to see, do and read, and many
people to chat with about both old cars and old airplanes. |
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Some of the
privately own and civilian aircraft that made the trip
to the museum for the festival, left. One of the aircraft
on display that was also being marketed, the Expedition,
right. A remarkably large 4 seat airplane with plenty
of storage and worth a look if you're in thinking of
buying. |
If you find yourself in Toronto
come visit the Canadian Air & Space Museum. If
you find yourself in Toronto during the first weekend
of the month of June, come to the Toronto Wings & Wheels
Heritage Festival. Make the drive to the festival with
your wheels to see the wings. |
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Full side
view of the Avro Arrow, left. The Viper North MiG 15
UTI, right. |
The museum is always looking
for volunteers and donations and it is open 7 days
a week, varying hours.
Canadian Air & Space Museum, Downsview Park (Toronto,
Ontario):
www.casmuseum.org
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Not quite
a 'Snowbird' but an interesting livery, this ultralight
aircraft stood out in the crowd, left. The MiG 15 UTI
taxies in for static display, right. |
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The Avro Arrow standing proud in
front of the hangar doors. |
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