Over $17,800 Provided to Gander's North Atlantic Aviation Museum

The North Atlantic Aviation Museum in Gander has received $17,850 in operational support through the province's Cultural Economic Development Program.

"The North Atlantic Aviation Museum exhibits include personal reminiscences of Gander's early days, activities during the Second World War, and changes in aviation during the 1950s and 1960s," said the Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation. "There are many stories contained within the museum's walls that have been preserved and protected by its custodians over the years. I applaud them for their safeguarding of this important piece of Newfoundland and Labrador history."

The Honourable Kevin O'Brien, MHA for Gander, welcomed the investment. "This operational support will surely be an asset to The North Atlantic Aviation Museum," said Minister O'Brien. "The museum captures Gander's aviation history and is a great tourism attraction for our visitors and the residents of our town."

The 2010 Cultural Economic Development Program (CEDP) is providing $1.27 million for operational and project support to the heritage sector, and about $1.2 million to the professional arts sector, for a total of almost $2.5 million.

CEDP applications are considered based on the strength of the business plans, vision and potential for development within the sector. For more information on the CEDP program for heritage organizations, and application guidelines, visit:
www.tcr.gov.nl.ca/tcr/heritage/cedp/index.html .

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