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The decision to cancel the Avro Arrow program and destroy the aircraft was made by the Canadian government under Prime Minister John Diefenbaker in 1959. The cancellation was influenced by a combination of factors, including escalating costs, changing military priorities, and the shift towards missile defense systems. The destruction of the completed prototypes and blueprints was carried out by Avro Canada as part of the government's directive.
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How was the avro arrow destroyed?
The conservative Diefenbaker government cancelled the Avro Arrow but it was actually an officer of the RCAF that ordered its destruction. They were destroyed with blow torches and sent as scrap to be recycled.
How did the avro arrow cancellation affect Canada?
the cancellation of the avro arrow affected canada in many ways.
Who invented the avro arrow?
i did
What was the Avril arrow project?
You mean the Avro arrow project . . . . The Avro Arrow was a Canadian interceptor aircraft from the late 1950s that never went into production.
When was the Avro Arrow reconized?
Development of the Avro Arrow was killed before final acceptance test. All prototypes and spare parts were ordered cut up and scrapped. There is some evidence that in exchange for this the US sold a SAGE air defense computer system and a large supply of Bomark missiles to Canada. This effectively killed Avro as an aircraft manufacturer.
Why was the avro arrow contraversial?
The Arrow was controversial because it was extremely advanced .
Who made the avro arrow?
A.V. Roe
What was the avro arrow used for?
The Avro Arrow was made fore defending Canada against Soviet bombers. It was never used other then some test flights.
When was the Avro Arrow disstroyed?
In 1959 In 1959 In 1959
Who wanted to keep the avro arrow?
Korean howe
Where are the Avro Arrow prototypes?
all destroyed in scrap yards
Who was the prime minister who cancelled the avro arrow?
John Diefenbaker.
