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 MuseumFrank Cohn, radio hostRCAF Foundation Scholarship Recipient: Trisha VirdeePathway to the Stars is made possible by the Royal Canadian Air Force Foundation.Find out more about them at rcaffoundation.caPlease share about this special series. If you do, tag both Story Studio Network and the RCAF Foundation to help spread the word.

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 CanadaRic Gillespie, The International Group for Historic Aircraft RecoveryBrianna Ricketts, Captain, Air BorealisJennifer Blake, RCAF FoundationRCAF Foundation Scholarship Recipient, Grace WilsonPathway to the Stars is made possible by the Royal Canadian Air Force Foundation.Find out more about them at rcaffoundation.caPlease share about this special series. If you do, tag both Story Studio Network and the RCAF Foundation to help spread the word.

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 CanadaKen Swartz, Canadian Aviation Historical SocietyRic Gillespie, International Group for Historic Aircraft RecoveryRCAF Foundation Scholarship Recipient, Ryan KhourchidPathway to the Stars is made possible by the Royal Canadian Air Force Foundation.Find out more about them at rcaffoundation.caPlease share about this special series. If you do, tag both Story Studio Network and the RCAF Foundation to help spread the word.

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 GuelphJohn 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 BroadcasterRCAF Scholarship recipeient Evan SchonfeldtPathway to the Stars is made possible by the Royal Canadian Air Force Foundation.Find out more about them at rcaffoundation.caPlease share about this special series. If you do, tag both Story Studio Network and the RCAF Foundation to help spread the word.Instagram:@storystudionetwork@rcaf_foundationFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/storystudionetwork/https://www.facebook.com/rcaffoundationTwitter:twitter.com/storystudionettwitter.com/davetraffordtwitter.com/rcaf_foundationLinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/story-studio-networklinkedin.com/company/rcaf-foundationCredits:Executive Producer & Host - Dave TraffordHost & Promotions - Erin TraffordChase Producer - Becky Coles