Historic Flight Anniversary, London Free Press, by Fred London, August 24, 1954

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Copy of Newspaper Article, "Historic Flight Anniversary", London Free Press, by Fred London, August 24, 1954

Copy of Newspaper Article, "Historic Flight Anniversary", London Free Press, by Fred London, August 24, 1954

Name/Title

"Historic Flight Anniversary", London Free Press, by Fred London, August 24, 1954

Entry/Object ID

2020.420.1

Scope and Content

Copy of Newspaper Article, "Historic Flight Anniversary", London Free Press, by Fred London, August 24, 1954

Context

The article was written by Fred London for the London Free Press, commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the first non-stop flight from Canada to Great Britain in the "Trail of the Caribou", flown by Wing Commander James R. Ayling and Captain Leonard G. Reid on August 8, 1934. The article chronicles the trip from Wasaga Beach to Great Britain and includes historical details about the flight, the plane and the pilots. The article also provides information about the history of flight, the Huronia Association and the process that resulted in the placement of the Ayling & Reid Cairn at the Historic Nancy Island Site, Wasaga Beach

Acquisition

Accession

2020.420

Source or Donor

Unknown

Acquisition Method

Gift

Web Links and URLs

Trail of the Caribou, Ayling & Reid Plaque