The AVRO Arrow Free Flight Model Tests: A Presentation by Jeff Young

In 2024, for the County Museum’s Arrow Trail, Jeff Young constructed a 1/18th scale model of one of the AVRO Arrow Free Flight Models.

In order to make it as accurate as possible, he conducted a considerable amount of research on the Free Flight Model test program. The material he found tells a fascinating piece of the County’s history.
His talk will provide insight into how and why the tests were carried out and the critical role that the Canadian Armament Research and Development Establishment range at Point Petre played. Jeff will also describe the construction of his scale model.

Please register your attendance for this talk so that we can account for seating by emailing Cassandra at cwaldon@pecounty.on.ca

ABOUT JEFF:

Jeff Young can trace his County roots back to his U.E.L. ancestors who settled in Ameliasburgh in 1807.
Jeff was born in Trenton and graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering from Queen’s University. He spent his career working in the rail transportation industry, including 25 years with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation.

In retirement, he has written the award-winning book “The Portage Railway: An Illustrated History of the Huntsville & Lake of Bays Railway”.

Living in Picton, he operates model steam locomotives and is building his new garden railway as well as volunteering with the County Museums.