Airborne: Vintage Wings of Canada

 Images courtesy of: Peter Handley, Vintage Wings of Canada At Vintage Wings you will find the Michael Potter Collection—the world’s finest and most significant aircraft of the Second World War. The collection is comprised of 16 aircraft, each telling a unique part of our rich aviation heritage. All of the aircraft

Back to School in Style

 Vintage Wings of Canada is a public charitable organization committed to inspiring young Canadians to become outstanding citizens and leaders in their communities. It operates year round from its newly completed state-of- the-art hangar and maintenance facility at the Ottawa/Gatineau Airport (CYND) just 20 minutes from downtown Ottawa. Designed in

Putting the “Science” in “Science Fiction” – Zeppelins and Airships 2

 Last year I discussed advances in the creation of modernized airships and zeppelins, and in the last year these advances have not slowed down. In fact, improvements in technology and infrastructure have made the creation of fleets of airships a very real possibility. Although zeppelins have some disadvantages when compared

2013 Wings Over Gatineau-Ottawa

 Don't miss the excitement of the 2013 Wings over Gatineau-Ottawa Air Show September 14  and 15 at the Gatineau Airport on Highway 50, just 15 minutes from downtown Ottawa. Experience this thrilling family-oriented aerial circus, featuring aircraft such as the Golden Hawk F-86, Spitfire, Hurricane, P-51 Mustang, Corsair, Lancaster, Yellow

We dare to compare search and rescue aircraft for DND

 By Dale Hovdebo Canada has one of the world's largest landmasses and, fronting on three oceans, one of its longest coastlines. This nation is not only responsible for monitoring a vast maritime area, but must maintain a large enough presence in the Arctic to support our claim to sovereignty. Search