The Avro Arrow is one of the best achievements in Canadian history And
never should have been canceled.
The delta wing Avro Canada CF-105 Arrow was never allowed to go on its
first mission. Its role was to replace the Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck as a supersonic all weather interceptor. A source of national pride, the Arrow incorporated advanced technical innovations and became a symbol of Canadian excellence.
The CF-105 Avro Arrow was built at the A.V. Roe Canada plant located in
Malton, Ontario. It was to be the replacement for the durable but aging Cf-100 "Canuck."
The CF-100 began development in 1947.
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