AEA Silver Dart

The Museum's Silver Dart is an airworthy replica built by RCAF volunteers.

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AEA Silver Dart

The Silver Dart was the first powered aircraft to fly in Canada. It first flew at Baddeck, Nova Scotia on February 23, 1909, piloted by Canadian aviation pioneer John Alexander Douglas McCurdy.

The Silver Dart is a canard or “elevator in front” design. 

 
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