Hannu Estate proposing to donate CT-114 Tutor jet to Algonquin Highlands

A Canadian CT-114 Tutor jet aircraft could soon be on display in Algonquin Highlands.

A staff report coming to council on Aug. 13, says the estate of Hannu Halminen has expressed interest in donating the aircraft to the Township for public display.

The Tutor jet is the same aircraft historically flown by the Canadian Forces Snowbirds demonstration team. The CT-114 Tutor served as the Royal Canadian Air Force’s primary jet trainer from 1963 until 2000 and remains one of Canada’s most recognizable aviation symbols.

A staff recommendation suggests the Airport Committee lead a information gathering process before council makes a decision on whether to accept the donation.

Council meets at 9 a.m.

Andrew Mendler
Andrew Mendler
Andrew is Vista Radio's Cottage Country New Director, who manages news in Haliburton, Muskoka and Parry Sound. He was born in London, raised in Tillsonburg and has lived in Belleville, Huntsville, Midland and Bonnyville, Alberta. He currently resides in Parry Sound with his fiancé, two step kids, dog and two cats. After graduating Loyalist College, Andrew worked as a newspaper reporter for over a decade, before transitioning to broadcasting in 2023. If you have a news tip you'd like to share, email Andrew at amendler@vistaradio.ca.

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