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Crowds gathered at the Avro CF-105 Arrow RL201 rollout ceremony, October 4, 1957, looking southwest towards the parking lot.

Avro Canada1957-10-04

Canada Aviation and Space Museum

Canada Aviation and Space Museum
Ottawa, Canada

On October 4, 1957, a crowd of over 13,000 people gathered outside the Avro Aircraft plant in Malton, Ontario. They were anxiously waiting to catch a glimpse of the fully assembled aircraft that many of them had had a part in designing, planning, and building. Even before its first flight, the Arrow’s sleek appearance (and hefty price tag) drew a great deal of attention from the public and the media.

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  • Title: Crowds gathered at the Avro CF-105 Arrow RL201 rollout ceremony, October 4, 1957, looking southwest towards the parking lot.
  • Creator: Avro Canada
  • Date Created: 1957-10-04
  • Location Created: Malton, Ontario, Canada
  • Medium: Photograph
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