In the beginning
of passenger travel by jet, there was always a competition
among aviation companies concerning quality and especially
speed. The biggest fight for supremacy seemed to be
between Pan American and the British Overseas Airlines
Company-
Flying across
the Atlantic in the early 40s was dangerous, pioneering
world. Navigation skills were the key to a
successful crossing - but few were equipped to do it
properly. But Gander had a special tool to get them
up to snuff.
Military groups
had pillow cases and such to mark ther stay in Gander.
Passengers going through the old terminal also picked
similar item. Shown hear are three example
In April 1941
the RCAF took over control of the airfield of Gander,
returning it to civilian operation at the end of the war.
Here it the story of the return of control.
After the war
Gander Airport traded in its uniform for a civilian
clothes. Rough-and-tough military traffic was
replaced by comfort-seeking, paying customers.