ED Spot #14/ Alberta Aviation Museum
An important part of our city's (& province's) past comes to life at the Aviation Museum BY EMIL TIEDEMANN Y OU'VE probably noticed the giant aircraft reproductions protruding from the ground every time you drive down Kingsway Avenue, nestled on the southwest corner of the City Centre Airport . But how often have you stopped to see what else lies in the lot? That's what I thought! But who am I to criticize? Last week was my intro to the Alberta Aviation Museum , which has been up and running since the early-'90s. So, really, I have no excuse, other than lack of awareness and interest. There, I said it! I'll be the first to tell you that aviation history doesn't exactly spark my attention, but seeing the genuine articles up close & personal was, to say the least, pretty cool. To be honest, what attracted me to the AAM wasn't its stockpile of more than 30 aircraft on display, or its Cold War jet fighter cockpit experience, or even their multi-scree...