Sunday, August 7, 2011



On Saturday the 6th we went about 40 miles to the east to the crossroads called Edenvale and their small general aviation airport. While the airport is small this event as the billboard says is the largest fly-in in Canada and we believe it. I had to admit that I have flown a number of them, making me the antique as well ... I know you already knew that!



There were over 150 planes of mostly older vintage and some really well maintained antique ones. The same goes for the auto part of the show. There were probably over 150 cars as well and these were some real classics in various stages of restoration. This particular one is one of my favorites as I remember it from the time I began to drive.




The highlight was beautifully restored B-25 Mitchell bomber with some awesome nose art.


And a special treat for our friend Ed Beth (LTC ret) who flew the Tutor for several years and still lives in Moose Jaw and trains pilots where this plane is part of the Snowbird flying team.




And this little guy which actually was flown in here and drew quite a crowd to gawk at what two chain saw engines could really do!




And this even smaller guy which was piloted around the hangar floor by a pilot to be.




After walking for an hour absorbing the planes and cars we hit the airport eatery with its cute name. However the food was mediocre at best, but paired with a couple of Creemore ales was a relief after all the hiking.




Then from the restaurant porch we watched the B-25 literally fire up and taxi away to do some touring of the area and then return.



Super day and a really well run event with a huge participation!