EEE EE EE EE ee eR yer ‘Aireraft L TORONTO (CP) — A figure from aviation's past recently Gresented a paper te the: Canadian Aviation Historical Society recalling his work as chief de- velopment pilot with Avro -, during the heyday of Canada’s aifcraft usiry. Ja nd Zurakowski emigrated from Great Britain in 1952 and became involved in the development of the Avro CF’-100 and Later the Arrow. interceptor air- craft. "In 1959 he rétired after then Prime Minister John Diefenbaker cancelled the Arrow aircraft program. | When Zurakowski arrived in Canada, the old Toronto Telegram wrote, “Thirty- sevenyear-old Zurakowski is smal] and balding and lotks like anything buta test pilot.” One year later he broke . the sound barrier while flying an Avro CF-100 air- craft—the first straight- winged airplane to be pushed past the speed of sound. ’ At the Farnborough air show in England in 1955, he impressed crowds with an aerobatic “falling leaf’ manoeuvre in a similar airplane. With the CF-100 in quantity production and considered the finest all- weather interceptor aircraft in the West, Avro Aircraft Ltd., in Toronto started designing a supersonic fighter for the RCAF to be called the Arrow. The first Arrow was flown by Zurakowski, March 25, 1958, and more than 1,000 Avro employees watched. The second Arrow was flown in August the same year. On the seventh flight of the first ' aireraft a speed of 1,000 mph. was exceeded while still climbing at 50,000 feet. Six prototype aircraft were completed but on Feb. 20, 1959, known as “Black Friday,” Avro employees ~ were informed that: Diefenbaker had announced the termination of the Arrow . aireraft and Iroquois engine development programs. “With the cancellation of the Arrow and without any program for a large part of the Canadian (aircraft) industry, Canada lost the Opportunity to establish an PAGE 12, THE TOWNSMAN, Thursday June 2, 1977 ‘ ___. SAYS OLD TEST PILOT. — Aircraft industry out to lunch: advanced indusiry, which had a good chance to be- come an economical means of satisfying a large part of our demand in defen- ce,”"Zurakowski said in his paper, . The ending of the program “was a nasty shock to the pride of the average Canadian and this was probably a highly depressing factor in the years ahead, only rein- SITIO IIIA TOTO OOS I IAC SO SOOO III I IAS tek t tebek a forcing the widely-held belief that Canadians cannot succeed in anything.” Zurakowski said he had never heard of such a decision being taken without preparation being made to use released manpower and facilities. In an article by James Eayrs in Ottawa Citizen, Zurakowski was quoted: “The Arrow was a superb piece of machinery, a really DINING ENTERTAINMENT + + > > * pf > bg % * ee at + » ; 5 + a . ta ’ » ~ ™ ei % RESTAURANT . CHINESE & CANADIAN FOOD 10. am to 1am Monday - Saturday” 11am ta 10 pm Sunday PHONE 635-6111 * 4642 Lazelle West of GFTK Terrace splendid: aircraft. It also happened to be the wrong aircraft, produced by the wrong country at the wrong time.” At the time, Zurakowski accused government leaders of having sacrificed a superb aircraft for penny- pinching. In 1958, he was awarded the McKee Trophy in recognition of his ex- perimental flying with the com . After retiring, he became ‘involved ine the tourist business near Barry’s Bay, Ont. He was hamed_ to Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame in 1978 for ‘‘the . dedication of his aero- nautical skills to the suc- cessful flight testing “of canada’s iret supersonic Aircraft, res stantial benefit tee Canadian aviation.’’ Owners Lakelse Hotel will cater your gathering with buffet dinners expertly prepared. Dancing space is available and there is plenty of parking near the private entrance. [Phone 638-8141 for details 4620 Lakelse Avenue cess, . 5 3 pak cof dy x» ba * * » a % bg » * * * . s * * + . * a : + . + * * * * * , a a * + + + * + & + * * % * » + % 4 + * * bm + + % * * + x * % * * % Po * * + + + * a * » » ¥ * % * *% * _ BANQUET ROOMS are a feature in many of . our Inns which provide a warm congenial atmosphere for maeting, conventions, wed- LAy, NS | Licensed Banquet Room iy dings or’ parties. Our experienced staff will be pleased to make your occasion a auc-. Children under 12 are free tf sharing same accommodation as Parapis. _. Businessman’s Lunch is served at Noon in the Dining Room SHOPPERS SPECIAL Friday night Steak dinner |. with baked potato, salad, garlic bread, coffee and dessert. 4626 Hwy. 16 W. Terrace, B.C. 635-3138 | ‘Char-Broited Steak The Mikeburger DOG ‘N’ SUDS oniven i: WE MAKE gos | |A LOT OF THINGS BETTER | [ik Bruce & Debbie AN rru ers d ~ 4343 LAKELSE AVENUE Ay - TERRACE. . - TAKE OUT ORDERS WELCOME. LAKELSE HOTEL -is THE place for Wedding Receptions Private Parties “PROBABLY THE BEST” ~ CHAR-BROILED STEAKS 4156 Lakelse Ave. Terrace ‘Me Mike’s FEATURE Including: BAKED POTATO CHOICE OF SALADS and DRESSINGS, GARLIC TOAST King-Size Steak Dinner Tenderloin Steak Dinner Steak & Shrimp Combo Jumbo Shrimp Dinner Chopped Beef Dinner ; PRICES SU@JECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Phone 635-7100 Banquets * $ 2,99 . $4.99 $ 4,99 $4.39. $ 2,99 $1459 *$1,39° in’ sub-- + ; ' . : . FOCI I WHKKKKKKEKKKRIAKKRIAIRREKEEAKKK EK FAIS III ISO IOI IS ATO SSAA AH IAL * fat ti ne 3 * suscep seer nig one