Episodes

  • The Avro Arrow Legacy

    The Avro Arrow Legacy
    May 23 2023
    This episode focuses squarely on one of Canada's continuing fascinations - The Avro Arrow.

    The Cold War story that continues to fascinate Canadians. What if the Avro Arrow program hadn’t been canceled? What did Avro contribute to innovation and the economy? Will Canada ever see anything like this again?

    Featured voices in this episode:

    • Erin Gregory, Curator, Canada Aviation and Space Museum
    • Frank Cohn, radio host
    • RCAF Foundation Scholarship Recipient: Trisha Virdee
    Pathway to the Stars is made possible by the Royal Canadian Air Force Foundation.
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    23 mins
  • The Sky's No Limit - Women in Aviation

    The Sky's No Limit - Women in Aviation
    May 23 2023
    In this episode, we turn our storytelling lens on Women in Aviation.

    Brianna Ricketts holds Canada’s record for youngest solo flight by a female pilot. But did you know, 30% of Canada’s 2700 Air Cadets are women? We explore the contributions and continuing story of Canada’s young women pilots who are shaping the future of Canada’s aviation industry.
    We also learn about the great work being done by the Northern Lights Aero Foundation and the Elsie Awards; Elsie McGill was the subject of an Historica Canada Heritage Minute; Elevate Aviation supports a wide range of disciplines in the aviation industry and their Inspire Awards; and Vi Milstead holds the distinction of being Canada's first female bush pilot.

    Featured voices in this episode:
    • Chantal Gagnon, Historica Canada
    • Ric Gillespie, The International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery
    • Brianna Ricketts, Captain, Air Borealis
    • Jennifer Blake, RCAF Foundation
    • RCAF Foundation Scholarship Recipient, Grace Wilson

    Pathway to the Stars is made possible by the Royal Canadian Air Force Foundation.
    Find out more about them at rcaffoundation.ca
    Please share about this special series. If you do, tag both Story Studio Network and the RCAF Foundation to help spread the word.
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    26 mins
  • The Amelia Earhart Toronto connection

    The Amelia Earhart Toronto connection
    May 23 2023



    Amelia Earhart is one of the best known women in aviation in the world, but most have no idea she has deep roots in Toronto. In fact, some say a Toronto woman was the last person to ever hear Earhart over a shortwave radio.
    Featured voices in this episode:
    • Chantal Gagnon, Historica Canada
    • Ken Swartz, Canadian Aviation Historical Society
    • Ric Gillespie, International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery
    • RCAF Foundation Scholarship Recipient, Ryan Khourchid

    Pathway to the Stars is made possible by the Royal Canadian Air Force Foundation.
    Find out more about them at rcaffoundation.ca
    Please share about this special series. If you do, tag both Story Studio Network and the RCAF Foundation to help spread the word.
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    21 mins
  • Who was William Barker? Canada's most decorated serviceman.

    Who was William Barker? Canada's most decorated serviceman.
    May 23 2023
    We all know Billy Bishop, the Toronto Island airport is named after him! So why don’t we know about William Barker? Barker was Bishop’s best friend and colleague, the most decorated serviceman in Commonwealth history and, to this date, his funeral was the largest ever to be held in Toronto.

    Featured voices in this episode:
    • Jason Wilson, Professor of History, University of Guelph
    • John Wright, Executive Vice President of Maru Public Opinion, serves as Honorary Colonel for the Chief of the Defence Staff Office and Chair of the RCAF Foundation.
    • Rod Black, Sports Broadcaster
    • RCAF Scholarship recipeient Evan Schonfeldt


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    Credits:
    Executive Producer & Host - Dave Trafford
    Host & Promotions - Erin Trafford
    Chase Producer - Becky Coles
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    29 mins