As we approached Remembrance Day, November 11th, 2022, here in Canada, we took the opportunity to acknowledge and honour the years of service our veterans have afforded this country and the sacrifices they made, often with their lives, to fulfill their mission of securing our borders and safety around the world.
But it’s also an opportunity to celebrate the rich history of this country that has informed and shaped our culture, our national identity and our place in the world.
In this special SSN series, we endeavor to explore some of the stories that are uniquely rooted in the history of the Royal Canadian Air Force and Canadian aviation.
Welcome to Pathway to the Stars….
This episode focuses squarely on one of Canada's continuing fascinations - The Avro Arrow.
The Cold War story that continues to fascinate Canadians. What if the Avro Arrow program hadn’t been canceled? What did Avro contribute to innovation and the economy? Will Canada ever see anything like this again?
Featured voices in this episode:
Erin Gregory, Curator, Canada Aviation and Space Museum
Frank Cohn, radio host
RCAF Foundation Scholarship Recipient: Trisha Virdee
Pathway to the Stars is made possible by the Royal Canadian Air Force Foundation.
Find out more about them at rcaffoundation.ca
Please share about this special series. If you do, tag both Story Studio Network and the RCAF Foundation to help spread the word.
23 May 2023
The Sky's No Limit - Women in Aviation
In this episode, we turn our storytelling lens on Women in Aviation.
Brianna Ricketts holds Canada’s record for youngest solo flight by a female pilot. But did you know, 30% of Canada’s 2700 Air Cadets are women? We explore the contributions and continuing story of Canada’s young women pilots who are shaping the future of Canada’s aviation industry.
We also learn about the great work being done by the Northern Lights Aero Foundation and the Elsie Awards; Elsie McGill was the subject of an Historica Canada Heritage Minute; Elevate Aviation supports a wide range of disciplines in the aviation industry and their Inspire Awards; and Vi Milstead holds the distinction of being Canada's first female bush pilot.
Featured voices in this episode:
Chantal Gagnon, Historica Canada
Ric Gillespie, The International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery
Brianna Ricketts, Captain, Air Borealis
Jennifer Blake, RCAF Foundation
RCAF Foundation Scholarship Recipient, Grace Wilson
Pathway to the Stars is made possible by the Royal Canadian Air Force Foundation.
Find out more about them at rcaffoundation.ca
Please share about this special series. If you do, tag both Story Studio Network and the RCAF Foundation to help spread the word.
23 May 2023
The Amelia Earhart Toronto connection
Amelia Earhart is one of the best known women in aviation in the world, but most have no idea she has deep roots in Toronto. In fact, some say a Toronto woman was the last person to ever hear Earhart over a shortwave radio.
Featured voices in this episode:
Chantal Gagnon, Historica Canada
Ken Swartz, Canadian Aviation Historical Society
Ric Gillespie, International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery
RCAF Foundation Scholarship Recipient, Ryan Khourchid
Pathway to the Stars is made possible by the Royal Canadian Air Force Foundation.
Find out more about them at rcaffoundation.ca
Please share about this special series. If you do, tag both Story Studio Network and the RCAF Foundation to help spread the word.
23 May 2023
Who was William Barker? Canada's most decorated serviceman.
We all know Billy Bishop, the Toronto Island airport is named after him! So why don’t we know about William Barker? Barker was Bishop’s best friend and colleague, the most decorated serviceman in Commonwealth history and, to this date, his funeral was the largest ever to be held in Toronto.
Featured voices in this episode:
Jason Wilson, Professor of History, University of Guelph
John Wright, Executive Vice President of Maru Public Opinion, serves as Honorary Colonel for the Chief of the Defence Staff Office and Chair of the RCAF Foundation.
Rod Black, Sports Broadcaster
RCAF Scholarship recipeient Evan Schonfeldt
Pathway to the Stars is made possible by the Royal Canadian Air Force Foundation.
Find out more about them at rcaffoundation.ca
Please share about this special series. If you do, tag both Story Studio Network and the RCAF Foundation to help spread the word.
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Host & Promotions - Erin Trafford
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