History Takes Flight

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Records of Unusual Size: Edmonton’s Role in WWII Broadcasting

Things most Edmontonians do not know but should: Edmonton was massively shaped by its aviation history. In 1927, Blatchford Field was established as Canada’s first licensed airfield. By the time WWII had started, Edmonton was identified as a key location by Canada and the United States for its Northern position and well-established airfield

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The Eastwood Glider Club

Explore the fascinating history of the Eastwood High School glider club, a 1930s initiative where students embraced the challenge of constructing their own Mead Glider kit, “The Grey Goose.” This pioneering project highlights how young aviators took to the skies, reflecting a remarkable blend of determination and early aviation enthusiasm. While Eastwood High School no longer exists, its innovative spirit endures through these incredible photos and the legacy of its daring glider club members.

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The Alberta Aviation Museum has amassed one of the largest collections of historic aircraft for any aviation museum of its size, but it would never have succeeded without the legions of volunteers who have devoted tens of thousands of hours over the past 30 years.

Volunteer dressed as female pilot in front of Curtiss Stinson Special airplane

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