A Canadian Legend Is Gone
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A Canadian Legend Is Gone
2004 February 11
Jan Zurakowski, Avro Arrow pilot
Janusz Zurakowski, 89
Jan Zurakowski, first test pilot of Avro Arrow aircraft, dies at age 89
Cancellation of plane grounded famed test pilot
For those on the other side of the pond that do not know what the magnificent AVRO ARROW was (if there is somebody that do not know) I am posting a link to a page full of Avro Arrow links.
CF 105 - AVRO ARROW
Jan Zurakowski, Avro Arrow pilot
Janusz Zurakowski, 89
Jan Zurakowski, first test pilot of Avro Arrow aircraft, dies at age 89
Cancellation of plane grounded famed test pilot
For those on the other side of the pond that do not know what the magnificent AVRO ARROW was (if there is somebody that do not know) I am posting a link to a page full of Avro Arrow links.
CF 105 - AVRO ARROW
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I had the extreme pleasure to go to Jan's chalet to gather some background material for the presentation of Honorary Fellow at Society of Experimental Test Pilots several years ago. A wonderful gentleman, and an absolute delight to talk with. His wife was equally charming.
Amazing history and a true test pilot. I also gave him some illicit helicopter time when I went back to make the presentation to him. He loved it.
Amazing history and a true test pilot. I also gave him some illicit helicopter time when I went back to make the presentation to him. He loved it.
