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J. A. D. McCurdy, pilot of the Silver Dart

J. A. D. McCurdy, 1911 (Library of Congress). J.A.D. McCurdy LCCN2002697590 · Miscellaneous Items in High Demand, PPOC, Library of Congress · Photo source · Photo licence: Public domain. Resized for display; item previews may be cropped. The image remains under the licence shown.

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John A. D. McCurdy of Baddeck, an early associate of Alexander Graham Bell, piloted the Silver Dart on 23 February 1909 in Canada’s first successful powered flight. A pioneer of the aircraft industry, he later oversaw aircraft production in the Second World War and served as lieutenant-governor of Nova Scotia.

Scope & context

McCurdy as described in his designation (see CA-K242 for the Silver Dart flight).

Sources behind this record

John A. D. McCurdy National Historic Person ↗

Parks Canada (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)

Importance; plaque text

First Aeroplane Flying in Canada National Historic Event ↗

Parks Canada

Silver Dart, Baddeck, 23 February 1909