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Buffalo Airways Hangar Tour

You can go on a guided tour of the hangar of the family-run airline that was showcased in reality television show Ice Pilots NWT. Featuring a fleet of vintage aircraft from the World War II era (DC-3, C46, Electra and others), the hangar is the place where technicians keep these old warbirds flying. You might even come across one of its DC-3 which participated in the D-Day campaign by dropping paratroopers over Normandy.

Address: 108 Berry Street
Hours: Tue-Fri 10AM-4PM
Price: Free (advanced booking and photo ID are required)
Website: airwear.bigcartel.com (opens in a new tab)

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