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- 978-1-03-832477-1
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- 240 pages
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- 978-1-03-832478-8
- 11.0 x 8.5 inches
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- 240 pages
- Keywords
- Canada,
- Royal Canadian Air Force,
- RCAF,
- Training Command,
- Red Knight,
- aerobatics,
- aviation history
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The Red Knight Aircraft
Includes Civilian Revivals and Static Display Aircraft
by
John Charles Corrigan
The Red Knight was the product of thirty years of meticulous research by aviation historian John Charles Corrigan. It is arguably the most comprehensive account ever written about the Royal Canadian Air Force’s legendary solo jet-aerobatics program. Now the author follows up that important work with The Red Knight Aircraft, a careful documentation of the triumphs and tragedies of each of the aircraft used by the program between 1958 and 1969. John digs into the stories of the four Silver Stars and two Tutors. He pays tribute to the pilots who gave their lives trying to push the limits of aerobatics, and the people connected to this colourful part of Canada’s past. Also included are the civilian revivals of the Red Knight and the static display aircraft painted in the colours of the RCAF’s famous aerial performer. Readers who saw the Red Knight in action will deepen their knowledge and be swept up in nostalgia as they peruse rare photos, clippings, and remembrances, all gathered together in one beautiful book. Aviation and air show aficionados will be treated to behind-the-scenes details of a bygone era, as they appreciate the achievements of the Red Knight pilots – and their metal steeds.
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This is a detailed photo-essay of the aircraft used by the RCAF’s Red Knight aerobatic team, namely the Canadair T-33 Silver Star and CT-114 Tutor. Author John Charles Corrigan brings the team’s wonderful heritage back to life in this superb pictorial account. BGen (Ret'd) T.F.J. Leversedge, Editor in Chief - Airforce Magazine
John Corrigan's interest in aviation has been lifelong. In 2014, after a 35-year career in the Aerospace Industry, he retired as Quality Systems & Regulatory manager for a company that manufactures landing gear and hydraulic systems for military and civilian aircraft. A collector of aviation art, John became interested in the Red Knight after purchasing a print of Don Connolly's painting, From Stage Right, The Red Knight. When he tried to find information about the Red Knight, he was disappointed at how little there was. What information he did find was inaccurate or incomplete. He decided the Red Knight was an important part of Canadian aviation history, so he began a quest to learn more. His articles on the Red Knight have been published in the Journal of the Canadian Aviation Historical Society, Airforce Magazine, and the Canadian International Air Show's Airspeed magazine, among others. https://www.johncharlescorrigan.com
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