2009 Air Shows |
WINGS & WHEELS HERITAGE FESTIVAL
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Location: Downsview Park,Toronto, at the Canadian Air and Space Museum |
Admission: Adult $15, Weekend pass $25 |
Parking: Free |
Value: Excellent |
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The event is held jointly on the grounds of the Downsview Park and Toronto Aero Space Museum aka The Canadian Air & Space Museum. The Museum is the home of the Avro Arrow full scale replica. It is not a true air show, as there are no show performers, only fly in static exhibits. However, it is a cozy event, the staff are friendly and well organized with displays from the Museum, from local car clubs, and aircraft flown in especially for the event. This included the CF-18 Hornet from the Canadian Forces, and two privately owned jets: a Russian made MiG 15UTi, 2 seat trainer, and an Aero L-29 Delphin, 2 seat trainer made in the former Czechoslovakia.
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Hawk One, a refurbished classic RCAF F-86 Sabre jet failed to materialize due to engine problems . Instead, a P-51D Mustang and a FG-1D Corsair were flown in to take its place from Vintage Wings of Canada. |
Over all Wings & Wheels is a good value and a must see for any aviation enthusiast in the Greater Toronto Area.
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Some of the warbirds participating were:
CF-18 Hornet
P-51D Mustang
FG-1D Corsair
MiG 15 UTi
L-19 Delphin
WWI Fokker DR1 triplane
WWI Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter biplane
and many others. |
Rating: 8.5 out of 10 |
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