OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF ONTARIO
MEDIA ADVISORY
For immediate release
3 October 2007
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF ONTARIO
CELEBRATES THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
ROLLOUT OF THE AVRO ARROW
TORONTO – The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, will host a private reception on Thursday, October 4, at 10:00 am, for the designers and builders of the Avro Arrow aircraft. This reception will mark the 50th anniversary of the rolling-out of the Avro Arrow in Malton, Ontario.
In honour of this golden anniversary, the Lieutenant Governor will applaud the work accomplished by some of Canada's most brilliant citizens in the creation, design, and building of the Avro Arrow. The Avro CF-105 Arrow was designed and prototypes were built in the 1950s before the project was abruptly cancelled. This plane was recognized as being modern, superior, and on the leading-edge of world aircraft creation.
The Lieutenant Governor applauds the exceptional work of all who were involved with this historical project, which placed Canada at the forefront of aircraft design.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
Who: The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
What: 50th Anniversary of the roll-out of the Avro Arrow
Where: Lieutenant Governor's Suite, Room #131
When: Thursday, October 4, 2007, at 10:00 am (arrive by 9:45 am)
- Media should arrive by 9:45 am and are invited to attend for speeches and some photographs. -
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Contact:
Nanda Casucci-Byrne
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
416-325-7780