![]() The year 2009 marks the 100th anniversary of the first powered, heavier-than-air, controlled flight in Canada by J.A.D. McCurdy in the Silver Dart. |
The Canadian Aviation Historical Society is the oldest and largest organization in the world dedicated to the celebration and documentation of Canada's flying heritage. Members receive the CAHS Journal, Canada's premier aviation history magazine, regular newsletters, and an invitation to participate in the local activities of 11 regional chapters. You are presently on the home page of the Society dedicated to the preservation of Canada’s flying heritage with the objectives as stated in our Federal Charter:
The CAHS was founded in 1962 by Canadian Aviation enthusiasts from the Toronto area receiving a Federal Charter in 1963. Now after 45 years with Chapters from Vancouver Island, BC to Halifax, NS the CAHS remains the primary source of information and research on Canada’s rich aviation history. The covers displayed on the this page are a sample of what is contained in each quarterly Journal. Click on the images for more information. |
![]() "Tim Hortons celebrates 100 years of flight in Canada! Commencing on June 29, CoF vignettes produced by the Canadian Aeronautical Preservation Association (CAPA), Canada Aviation Museum, NAV CANADA, and the Air Force, will be shown on Tim Hortons Digital Menu Boards at their 2,800 stores across Canada" Click here for video vignette |
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The CAHS is a Canadian Registered Charitable Organization |