The AVRO CF-105 “Arrow” made its first flight on March 25, 1958, and earned acclaim as the most powerful jet in the world. However, due to high costs, the program was terminated in 1959.
The AVRO Arrow remains a legendary symbol for Mississauga and Malton.
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Friday, February 20, 1959, is known as "Black Friday" in Canada's aviation community. On that day, Prime Minister John Diefenbaker rose in the House of Commons and terminated the A.V. Roe Arrow, the world's most advanced military aircraft. Read more: https://t.co/CsnFne1mva
Le vendredi 20 février 1959 est connu sous le nom de "vendredi noir" dans la communauté aéronautique canadienne. Ce jour-là, le Premier ministre se lève à la Chambre des communes et met fin à l'A.V. Roe Arrow, l'avion militaire le plus avancé au monde.https://t.co/CsnFne1UkI