2018 CNE Airshow Photos

An annual tradition in the Toronto area, the CNE airshow last weekend brought together some unique and exciting aircraft from all over the world.  Thanks to Richard Briggs for his photos from the event!

Shooting information; Lens 500mm f8, ISO between 400 & 800, Camera SONY Apha A55, Location was Humber Bay Park (EAST).
Featured: USAF Thunderbirds, Canadian CF-18 Flight Demonstration, F-35/P-51 Heritage Flight & the Snowbirds

Jerry Cans of WWII

IPMS Toronto and AMPS Fort York member Brian Margetson has compiled a comprehensive collection of knowledge regarding the surprisingly fascinating story of Jerry cans used during WWII.  This document looks at all cans from all participants and highlights the evolution of them throughout the conflict.  Click here or on the image below to view his article!

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New Donald Nijboer book: Fighting Cockpits

Local aviation author and friend of IPMS Toronto is pleased to announce the availability of his newest book: Fighting Cockpits.  Stay tuned for information regarding a seminar that Donald will deliver at an upcoming IPMS Toronto meeting this year!

“Climb inside the cockpits of the world’s most famous military aircraft from World War I, World War II to the present day!

What was it like to sit in the pilot’s seat and take control of a P-51 Mustang in World War II? What about an F-14 Tomcat at the height of the Cold War? Or a Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor today? The cockpits of these fighter and bomber aircraft are revealed in Fighting Cockpits. Showcasing more than 50 of the world’s most famous combat cockpits from early World War I aircraft to present-day fighters, this book includes more than 200 rich color photos from photographer Dan Patterson, as well as detailed history about combat cockpit development from aviation expert and historian Donald Nijboer.”