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The Avro Arrow : for the record / Palmiro Campagna.
"The controversial cancellation of the Avro Arrow — an extraordinary achievement of Canadian military aviation — continues to fire debate today. When the program was scrapped in 1959, all completed aircraft and those awaiting assembly were destroyed, along with tooling and technical information. Was abandoning the program the right decision? Did Canada lose more than it gained?"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781459743175 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 277 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Publisher: Toronto, Ontario : Dundurn, [2019]
- Copyright: ©2019
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Avro Arrow (Jet fighter plane) Aircraft industry > Canada > History. Canada > Politics and government > 1957-1963. |
Available copies
- 6 of 7 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Creston Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 7 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creston Public Library | 338.47623746 CAM (Text) | 35140100046310 | Adult Non-Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
Summary:
"The controversial cancellation of the Avro Arrow — an extraordinary achievement of Canadian military aviation — continues to fire debate today. When the program was scrapped in 1959, all completed aircraft and those awaiting assembly were destroyed, along with tooling and technical information. Was abandoning the program the right decision? Did Canada lose more than it gained?"--
