Pow, Albert

Al Pow, standing, with the Toronto Gliding Club winch in 1947

Al Pow, standing, with the Toronto Gliding Club winch in 1947

Name/Title

Pow, Albert

Entry/Object ID

2026-01-048

General Notes

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Albert Pow was an accomplished Canadian pilot in the early 1950s. He won the BAIC Trophy (best flight) in 1951 and 1953; the Canadair Trophy as national champion in 1949, 1951, 1952 and 1953. Participation in Canadian national contests resulted in Shell Trophy wins as national champion in 1949 and 1951. Jack represented Canada at the World Contest at Cuatros Vientos, Spain, in 1952 and Camphill, England, in 1954. He earned the Canadian record for straight distance three times, achieving 125 km in 1949 then 220 km in 1951 and ultimately 412 km in 1953. "Straight Distance to Goal" record was set at 91.7 km in 1951.

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Albert Pow was a member of the London AC.