— By Gus and Clara Corujo

On May 27, the Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association based at Tillsonburg Regional Airport hosted its first fly day of the season. The all-volunteer organization offered introductory Harvard flight experiences for $225, which includes a Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association (CHAA) membership. Eleven rides were sold to aviation enthusiasts to go up in the second world war trainer.

The Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association today is part museum, part fan club, and part historical society rolled into one dynamic, with one full-time mechanic. They share a common goal: to celebrate an aircraft that played an important role in the Second World War.

View a photo gallery of the event.