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The idea of displaying model aircraft and pictures at the airport
terminal is credited to Mr. Fred Mann. Mr. Mann has served many years on our Airport Committee and City Council. He had
in his possession many models donated to him, and several he had built or sought for the collection. In addition, many of
the pictures on our walls are on loan from Mr. Mann. His forsight has made this terminal very unique, and has inspired others
to add to the collection. Displayed to the right are of his model collection.
Mr. Tony Fortin began building models before WW2, when they
were whittled from balsa and covered in tissue. He had 4 brothers, two of which were in the air force.
Over the years, Mr Fortin continued his hobby with plastic
models. When confronted with moving into a smaller place, which did not have adequate room for them, he had considered burning
them as the idea of giving them away and having them smashed was intolerable.
His donation to our collection is appreciated, and of comfort
to him to know they are protected and appreciated by all that views them.
Mr. Mike Millar has retired in Elliot Lake and has always
been an aviation enthusiast. In the aviation field Mr. Millar is a pilot and for a time apprenticed under an aircraft maintenance
engineer.
Mr. Millar "wanted to donate them to the airport and the people
of Elliot Lake."
His collection comprises of 35 models, each depicting WW2
aircraft.
The bottom shelf are models from Mr. Fortin, which would not fit into his cabinet
due to the required depth.
We thank Mr. Boudreau for this Canadian Forces display. The
display encompasses more space than depicted in the photo. Mr. Boudreau retired from the forces a Flight Sergeant
as an Aide to the Governor General.
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| We are greatful for the donation of the display case by Ray and Joyce Digout of Mindemoya on Manitou |
The DeHavilland models (above right) and pictures (lower left)
are on loan from Gary Sawers, whose father retired from deHavilland, and retired in Elliot Lake. Peter Sawers (father) is
an avid fan of deHavilland, and as a hobby, builds ships in a bottle.
Mr. L. G. Phillips, in his dying wish at the hospital, instructed
his family that he wishes the Elliot Lake Airport to have his favorite picture. We are grateful to him, and to us, it has
a very special meaning.
We thank Mr. Fred Mann, Mr. L.G. Phillips, and Mr. Lee for
donations of this Avro display. We are always looking forward to additions to this board, and should you wish to donate anything,
please let us know.
Brenda Lalonde has spent countless volunteer hours condensing
boxes of aviation magazines into an organized system of separated articles filed by topic. This library covers all aspects
of aviation. In particular, aircraft evaluations have the potential to save you mega dollars when researching a type of aircraft
to buy.
Topic references have been incorporated into a database.
1939 magazines have been kept intact,. It is interesting
to read articles of advances in aviation that are now 60 years old.
Aviation Consumer and LightPlane Maintenance magazines have also been kept intact
with topics searchable through the database.
We also have many books on hand covering topics of design,
maintenance, and piloting. The library has been set up with
you in mind and access is of course free.
In addition to acknowledging the individuals above we would
like to thank the following:
Mike Caya of North Shore Construction for donation of the
cabinets.
For your internal or external home renovations call 705-461-1534
Robert Jackson, Prestige Glass International for the
donation of glass shelves.
Please click below to view the Prestige International website.
Prestige Glass Intl. website
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