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TORONTO AVIATION MUSEUM KICKS OFF CELEBRATION OF FLIGHT ON FRIDAY WITH HARRISON FORD
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TORONTO - On Friday, February 20th, the new Canadian Air &
Space Museum, in conjunction with Air Canada and the Ontario Aerospace
Council, will celebrate the launch of the year-long Canadian Centennial of
Powered Flight, by bringing together some of Canada's top aerospace
superstars, a special proclamation from the City of Toronto, a presentation of a Centennial of Flight Commemorative Coin by the Royal Canadian Mint and a message from famed Beaver pilot and Hollywood icon, Harrison Ford.
As home of the only full-size replica of the legendary Avro Arrow, the
new Canadian Air & Space Museum will reveal its ambitious revitalization and expansion plans that will proudly and experientially showcase Canada's rich aviation and space history.
WHO: Canadian aerospace legends, test pilots, industry
representatives and Hollywood icon Harrison Ford.
WHO ELSE:
- Ontario Lieutenant-Governor David Onley
- Toronto City Councilor, Maria Augimeri, will make a timely
proclamation.
- Rod Jones, Executive Director of the Ontario Aerospace
Council (OAC)
WHAT:
- A celebration of the past and encouragement for the future
of Canadian aerospace achievements, including creating a
home for the world's only full-size Avro Arrow replica.
- The launch of the new Canadian Air & Space Museum.
- Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of "Black Friday" (the
day of the Avro Arrow cancellation), by highlighting the
aerospace innovations directly linked to the Arrow.
WHAT ELSE:
A string of aircraft departing from Downsview Park to fly around the CN Tower.
WHEN: Friday, February 20, 2009, 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Canadian Air & Space Museum, 65 Carl Hall Road, Parc
Downsview Park, Toronto, ON., M3K 2E1
Photo Opportunity: Planes, Pilots and Stars. A newly-launched museum.
About the Canadian Air & Space Museum
Once the home of de Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd, the Canadian Air
and Space Museum (formerly the Toronto Aerospace Museum) is located in the oldest-surviving aircraft factory building in Canada, and is one of Canada's oldest and best-preserved aerospace heritage buildings. It is also the birthplace of the leading Canadian space technology company, best known as SPAR. The new Canadian Air & Space Museum is dedicated to telling the distinctly Canadian stories of aviation, space history and innovation.
Now in its 10th year, the volunteer-driven organization features the only
full-size replica of the magnificent Avro Arrow. Find out more about us at
www.CASMuseum.com.
Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:08 pm