The Theme of the Community
Memories exhibit for the
North Atlantic Aviation
Museum is Gander's rich
aviation history. The
exhibit includes personal
reminiscences of Gander's
early days (pre-WWII),
activities during the War,
and changes in aviation
| during the 1950's and 1960's.
Also included are colour and
black and white photos (some
of which were stamped
"SECRET" during the War and
have heretofore never been
viewed) and newspaper
clippings. Events covered
include the story of
Newfoundland's first female
| pilot, the success of Eastern
Provincial Airways, airplane
crashes, and a sampling of
some of the many aircraft
types to travel through
Gander International
Airport.
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