J.A.D. McCurdy

and the Silver Dart: Canada's 'First Aerial Navigator'

"The second aircraft to bear the famous name Silver Dart stands on the grass after completion. This Silver Dart is to be flown on the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Hon. J.A.D. McCurdy's memorable flight on the Bras d'Or Lakes, at Baddeck, Nova Scotia, 23 Feb 59."

Date: ca. 1958

Photographer: National Defence Photo

Reference: J.A.D. McCurdy Nova Scotia Archives 2007-058 vol. 003 no. 293