New Heritage Toronto Commemorative Plaque Honours 85 Years of Flight at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
12/11/2024
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Destination YTZNew Heritage Toronto Commemorative Plaque Honours 85 Years of Flight at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
Destination YTZNew Heritage Toronto Commemorative Plaque Honours 85 Years of Flight at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport New Heritage Toronto Commemorative Plaque Honours 85 Years of Flight at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
12/11/2024
This year, we are celebrating a remarkable milestone in our city’s history – Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport’s 85th Anniversary.
On September 8, 1939, a charter flight carrying band leader and famed trombone player Tommy Dorsey landed at Toronto’s downtown, island airport – setting the stage for its success and transformation over the decades. From these beginnings in 1939, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has served as an important commercial aviation centre connecting Toronto to the world; as a training ground for both the Royal Canadian and Royal Norwegian Air Forces during World War II; as a hub for General Aviation and life-saving emergency Medevac services; and as a key driver of Toronto’s economy.
Today, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and Heritage Toronto unveiled a new plaque commemorating 85 Years of Flight at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.
This plaque will provide passengers, community members and visitors alike with the opportunity to learn about the history of the airport for years to come.
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