Chris Wick

Canada’s Response to the Avro Saga

In the wake of the Avro Arrow’s demise, Canada found itself at a crossroads in its defense strategy. Freed from the Avro contract, the Canadian government made a strategic move by purchasing 66 second-hand Voodoo fighter jets from the United States. These jets, though not matching the speed prowess of the Arrow, provided a crucial…

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Arrow: A Triumph of Innovation in Toronto’s Industrial Landscape

The production saga of the Arrow brought together a cast of remarkable individuals to Toronto’s bustling industrial outskirts. From the charismatic Avro president, Crawford Gordon Jr., hailing from Winnipeg, to the distinguished British engineer, James C. Floyd, who clinched the prestigious Wright Brothers Medal for his groundbreaking contributions to jet transport technology, and Janusz Zurakowski,…

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