Lakeview in Mississauga in Peel Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Canada’s First Aerodrome
Photographed By Tim Boyd, March 13, 2024
1. Canada’s First Aerodrome Marker
In May, 1915, Curtiss Aeroplanes and Motors, Ltd. established Canada's first aerodrome and flying school on this site. The school, and the Curtiss aircraft factory on Strachan Avenue in Toronto, were managed by John A.D. McCurdy, Canada's first aviator. Most of the graduates went to England at their own expense, to join the Royal Flying Corps or the Royal Naval Air Service. When the Royal Flying Corps, Canada, was created in January, 1917, its first flying units were based at Long Branch. Later that year, when Armour Heights and Leaside were prepared for flying, Long Branch became the ground training school for the cadet wing of the R. F. C.
Erected by the Archaeological and Historic Sites Board, Department of Public Records, and Archives of Ontario
Erected by Archaeological and Historic Sites Board, Department of Public Records, and Archives of Ontario.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Education. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 43° 34.722′ N, 79° 33.41′ W. Marker is in Mississauga, Ontario, in Peel Region. It is in Lakeview. Marker is at the intersection of
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mrs. Mailman (approx. 3.8 kilometers away); Dixie Union Chapel (approx. 3.9 kilometers away); Remembering Our 1812 Heroes (approx. 3.9 kilometers away); The Government Inn (1798-1861) (approx. 4 kilometers away); Credit River - Rivière Crédit (approx. 4 kilometers away); The Hon. Thomas Laird Kennedy 1878-1959 (approx. 4.6 kilometers away); The Warriors' Day Parade (approx. 13.4 kilometers away); The Princes' Gates (approx. 13.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mississauga.
Also see . . . Wikipedia - Long Branch Aerodrome.
The airfield was opened on May 20, 1915, by Curtiss Aeroplanes and Motors Company for the Royal Naval Air Service and the Royal Flying Corps. Aircraft such as the Curtiss JN-4 "Jenny" and the Curtiss F-type flying boats soon became a common sight at the airfield. John Alexander Douglas McCurdy, the first person to fly an airplane in the British Empire, was hired as the airport's first manager.(Submitted on March 13, 2024, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.)
Photographed By Tim Boyd, March 13, 2024
2. Canada’s First Aerodrome Marker
3. A Curtiss aircraft at the Long Branch Aerodrome
Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2024, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 56 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 13, 2024, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
