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ARROW RECOVERY CANADA INCORPORATED The Avro Arrow recovery attempt is a project entirely staffed by volunteers, that is striving to salvage an important part of Canadian Aviation Heritage The
Arrow began development in 1953, by Avro Aircraft of Malton,
Ont., and was the most technologically advanced fighter jet
ever designed. Although, the Arrow was light years ahead
of its competition in design, it was dismantled by the federal
government under the direction of then Prime Minister John
Diefenbaker. While the citizens of Canada may never know
the truth about the political intrigue that led to the demise
of the Arrow, they will be able to see the almost 225kg (500
lb.) test models which were fired by "NIKE" booster rockets
over Lake Ontario during the 1950's, once they are recovered.
The "Arrow Recovery Canada" project is a non-profit organization led by a board of directors with Mr. Andrew Hibbert as president and Ms Mar Smith as vice president. Our group is comprised of many multi-skilled members and ex-Avro employees who give assistance when required. When raised the first 4 Arrow models have been spoken for by; The National Aviation Museum, Rockcliffe Ontario, Trenton's R.C.A.F. Memorial Museum, Hamilton's Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, and the A.V.Roe Heritage Museum in Calgary Alberta. In
order to be successful in our recovery efforts, we are
looking for both financial and material support from
the corporate community. A Trust Fund has been set up
at TD Canada Trust, in the name of the group to manage
all cash contributions. A select group of corporate sponsors
will be approached to help us obtain the materials which
we will need and also the cash flow that will be necessary
to pay for the volunteer's expenses. Our intent is to
keep the sponsorship of this project entirely Canadian.
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