Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 11h360 degree approach lighting system at WWII Gander developed by RAF used by arriving aircraft in low visibility called DREM . Gander was the only airport outside of the UK with this low tech system of lights. Read ganderairporthistoricalsociety.org/_html_war/DR... to understand how it performed. 040
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 07/10/2026A new substack on Gander's Aviation History entitled 'The Sabena Crash-Rescue follow up', the article gives a follow up to some of the moving parts of the rescue mission. ganderaviationhistory.substack.com 071
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 06/10/2026C-FNGC at the Gander Flying Club c.1965. Young Gander student pilots from this flying school became the backbone or Eastern Provincial Airway's B737 flight crews. This Piper Colt is now privately owned & still flying today. 0133
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 04/10/2026The latest substack on Gander's Aviation History entitled 'The Sabena Crash-The rescue', a compelling story about the world's first civilian helicopter rescue has just been posted at ganderaviationhistory.substack.com 092
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 04/10/2026During Pilot - ATC communication there's always the occasional bit of humour that occurs. One particular evening (1980s), at the start of the East bound flow when traffic was light, this conversation took place. Everyone had a good laugh, even the flight crew. RIP J.Moray 080
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Lord Beaverbrook arrives at Gander during the early stages of WWII to inspect the airport. Originally a Canadian citizen, now a member of the Churchill War Cabinet, he was instrumental in recommending Gander airport in starting up a WWII aircraft ferry operation 0132
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 30/09/2026The latest substack on Gander's Aviation History entitled 'Living on an Airport is dangerous' has just been posted at ganderaviationhistory.substack.com 0153
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 30/09/2026A brace of Shamrock (Aer Lingus) B720s at Gander early 1970s. Their short range B720s used Gander quite often way back then due to unfavourable winds. 090
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 28/09/2026At Gander's Memorial Park is a memorial to Atlantic Ferry Command, dedicated to both military & civilians for their bravery in assisting the transportation of bombers across the Atlantic during WWII . 080
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 27/09/2026The latest substack on Gander's Aviation History entitled Gander airport becomes ‘Crossroads of the World’, has just been posted at ganderaviationhistory.substack.com 091
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 26/09/2026The town of Gander 1945. Gander airport workers & families moved into the now civilian airport, living in renovated military buildings from WWII, becoming a new town. To learn more about this story read the book “Gander-The airport that became a town” available at Amazon 080
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 24/09/2026RCAF Golden Centenaries aerobatic CT-114 Tutors arrive at Gander to perform in an airshow during the summer of 1967, celebrating Canada's 100th birthday. This group later became the famous Snowbirds along with a makeover paint scheme 0123
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 23/09/2026The latest Substack on Gander's Aviation History titled "The uncertainty of ferry flights" has just been posted. ganderaviationhistory.substack.com 040
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 22/09/2026EL AL B747 at Gander c. 1977. The airline with regular non-stop flights Tel Aviv (TLV) to JFK very likely encountered head winds requiring a fuel stop. These direct flights for EL AL improved security. An unscheduled landing at Gander was not a risk 0101
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 20/09/2026RCAF B24 Liberator at H6, Gander airport WWII. A fire in 1944, started after a freak accident, destroyed this hangar along with 4 Liberators. The hanger was never replaced. Gander's first major fire incident. This story ganderairporthistoricalsociety.org/_html_war/di... 0163
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 19/09/2026The latest Substack on Gander's Aviation History titled " North Atlantic's crowded sky " has just been posted ganderaviationhistory.substack.com 081
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Capital Airways L1049 at Gander 1967. Capital was the last company to operate a Super Constellation through Gander on a regular basis. The Super Connie, a most familiar sight at Gander airport for over 20 years. 0132
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 16/09/2026RCAF Gander Station hospital staff 1945. Opened by the Duke of Kent, Sept 12 1941, naming it the 'Banting Memorial Hospital'. Handed over to Dominion of Nfld in post WWII, serving Gander's civilian population from 1946-1964. Banting saga tragedy ganderairporthistoricalsociety.org/_html_war/Si... 060
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 15/09/2026A new post of Gander's Aviation History substack about a Newfoundland dog becoming a war hero. ganderaviationhistory.substack.com/p/a-newfound...ganderaviationhistory.substack.comA Newfoundland dog becomes a war heroGander airport had become a highly strategic location and was now considered as a ‘battle front’. 0111
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 14/09/2026The Concorde landing at Gander c. 1978. The 1st airplane landed at Gander in 1938 just 35 years after the first airplane flew in 1903. Aviation has to be considered as one of the fastest advancements of any invention in the history of the world. 1152
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 12/09/2026RCAF Voodoo CF101s at Gander c.1978. The RCAF would temporary station the Voodoo fighters at Gander, to chase away Soviet TU-95 bombers when they infringed Canadian airspace testing NORAD Defense systems during the Cold War . 0132
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 11/09/2026New post on Gander Aviation History Substack, The largest multinational base in the world. ganderaviationhistory.substack.com/p/the-larges...ganderaviationhistory.substack.comThe largest multinational base in the worldWith the North Atlantic being infested with U-boat activity, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) established a radio communications base in Gander. 0132
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 11/09/2026We try not to be political, but we are disappointed. 22610
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Fidel Castro shopping in the gift shop at Gander during the late 60s - early 70s. You never know who you will see at Gander airport. From movie stars, celebrities, to world leaders, they relaxed while stretching their legs, without the throngs of gawkers or paparazzi 0102
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Footprints from Gander airport's past. The first buildings at the airport in 1939. Later dismantled in the 1950s. The footprint they left, shown in 2022 062
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 07/09/2026A new posting on Substack Gander's Aviation History ganderaviationhistory.substack.com/p/the-airpla...ganderaviationhistory.substack.comThe airplane crash heard around the worldSoon after the success of the Hudson Bomber ferry experiment delivery to the UK., Dr. 081
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 06/09/2026The control tower in Gander c.1972 with a view of a BOAC B707 being serviced on the airport's ramp. About the only technical equipment in the tower then was a VHF radio & a light gun plus an ashtray 😂 3848
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 04/09/2026New post on Gander Aviation History Substack, First ferry flight from Gander ganderaviationhistory.substack.com/p/first-ferr...ganderaviationhistory.substack.comFirst ferry flight from GanderGander’s role in WWII is beginning to get attention. 080
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Memorial to Arrow Air DC8 N950JW crashed at Gander airport Dec 12, 1985. The 248 passengers & 8 crew onboard died becoming the largest loss of life in an aviation accident in Canadian history. ganderairporthistoricalsociety.org/_html_trans/... 0101
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 02/09/2026AN225 shown here landing at Gander later destroyed during the Ukrainian conflict. This airport has never had a problem with aircraft volume & size, proven in WWII & 56 yrs later on 9/11. Image from Briggs Aero 0132
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 31/08/2026From a US magazine Coke AD in the 40's, showing US servicemen visiting a fishing village near their Nfld base, sharing a refreshment. There were 5 US air bases in NL during the 40, 50, & 60's. Goose Bay, Stephenville, Gander, Argentia & St. John's. 094
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 30/08/2026New post on Gander Aviation History Substack, How Newfoundland Airport becomes Gander Airport. ganderaviationhistory.substack.com/p/newfoundla...ganderaviationhistory.substack.comNewfoundland airport becomes Gander airportWith WWII under way, the Newfoundland government were concerned Germany might consider invading and taking possession of Newfoundland because of the strategic location of Botwood’s seaplane base and t... 060
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Mar.17, 1965 disaster struck Gander based EPA when their Dart Herald, EPA 102, went down over Nova Scotia because of inflight structural failure. 8 people on board. There were no survivors. This was EPA's only crash with loss of life aviation-safety.net/asndb/332679 0101
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 27/08/2026A press clipping celebrating the first TCA (Air Canada) flight to arrive at the newly opened terminal at Gander airport in 1959. 030
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Lateest posting on Substack "Gander Aviation History" ganderaviationhistory.substack.com/p/the-airpor...ganderaviationhistory.substack.comThe airport’s first transatlantic flightAir traffic at the newly opened airport was very light. 172
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 25/08/2026During the transatlantic flight testing of the Concorde at Gander, airport workers had full access to the interior of the aircraft. 2 images taken of the cabin area & the cockpit taken c.1974. The Concorde-Gander connection. ganderairporthistoricalsociety.org/_html_trans/... 0102
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Aug. 25 1946, the first civilian tragedy at Gander occurred when a landing Lancaster bomber, similar in the area shown image, struck & killed 4 people standing near the active runway. The horrific incident story ganderairporthistoricalsociety.org/_html_4658/l... 061
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Early morning at Gander c. 1972 as EPA B737s prepared for the day. The pride of Newfoundland, EPA set an airline standard in Canada with efficiency & reliability. Based out of Gander was a leading employer in the town including flight crews. ganderairporthistoricalsociety.org/_html_trans/... 0151
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 19/08/2026sorry we posted the SBW DC4 image picked up out a runway ditch in error. This was from another SBW missap. Here is a nicer image of the DC4 & in colour 😀 0151
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Seaboard Western DC4 at Gander c.1954. The company was the worlds 1st airline dedicated to cargo transportation. Founded on Sept 11, 1946, by Arthur & Ray Norden, both USAAF Transport Command pilots . The airline had an operations office at Gander up until the mid 1960's 062
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 17/08/2026The first PAA B314 flying boat landed on Gander lake July 18, 1941 & departed for the UK the following day July 19 0142
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Oct 24, 1945, American Overseas Airlines (AOA) DC4 at Gander was the first commercial transatlantic flight. Then Jan 5, 1946, the International Air Conference held in Bermuda, declared Gander Airport was to become an International Airport. This is when commercial transatlantic travel started. 0133
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Muhammad Ali poses with RCMP officers & their dog during his stopover at Gander in 1978. The famous boxer being very friendly with the terminal staff, visited the RCMP detachment at the airport who asked for a photo as a memento of his visit 091
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 11/08/2026A new Substack about Gander’s Aviation History written by a retired air traffic controller growing up, worked & living in Gander, telling the history of Gander airport & it's interesting aviation stories. To view a sample & a free subscription or just to hang out ganderaviationhistory.substack.com 060
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 10/08/2026This famous image was taken at Gander in WWII. The Canadian Army provided ground security & the RCAF provided air security, from enemy invasion. This protection also provided extra training for soldiers & airmen before being shipped out to fight overseas. 0103
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Sterling Airlines Caravelle & Saturn Airways DC8 at Gander early 1970s. Both companies used Gander to service their overseas charter operations. 0130
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Jan 11, 1938, Doug Fraser & his Fox Moth VO-ADE at Nfld. (Gander) Airport. Flying by, he dropped in to see how progress was going at this new airport they were building, not knowing he would be flying the first airplane to land YQX ganderairporthistoricalsociety.org/_html_thirty... 061
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Gander War Grave Cemetery is the only CWGC in North America & probably the smallest with 100 war graves. Every Nov 11 a Remembrance Day ceremony is held at this cemetery. To view cemetery info ganderairporthistoricalsociety.org/_html_war/Wa... 051
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 02/08/2026Another great video from @Mattfrom103 www.youtube.com/watch?v=jY1G... of a recent rescue out of Ganderyoutube.comCormorant helicopter hoists to a fishing vessel in the labrador sea + refulling processYouTube video by Mattfrom103 050
Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · 02/08/2026The coffee counter in the terminal lounge at Gander during the 1950's. Flight crews would frequently get a refreshment here as they await their aircraft being serviced. A 1958 statistic for that year showed 9723 aircraft landed Gander airport carrying a total of 407,197 passengers 0142