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Thursday, April 23, 2015

Czech Memorial


We have had  three major airplane accidents at the airport in Gander since the conception of North Atlantic commercial air travel. Nothing to be proud off but Gander airport ranks pretty high with this number in the world. At this point in time 2 of these 3 accidents have been dignified with memorials . These being  the Sabena crash SW of Gander and the Arrow Air crash near Gander Lake. This society felt it would be fitting that a memorial should be erected to commemorate the Czechoslovakian Airline crash in 1967 to honour those that died in this horrific accident, to those that survived and to those who assisted in their survival. The Gander Airport Historical Society has undertaken this task. This memorial will be dedicated on June 27 at the scene of impact at Gander Airport. As well as survivor  Ms. Alena Zimova and her family, the Czech Ambassador to Canada will be in attendance for this ceremony. Other guests including municipal,  provincial and federal representatives have also being invited to attend. The placement for this memorial will be located alongside the old rail-bed, now an ATV trail way, E of the departure path for runway 13. This may be a little difficult for some to walk to this location however the public are invited to attend this ceremony.  It is our intention to have some form of transportation provided. More updates will be issued if necessary.

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