Dave Hadfield comes from an iconic family when it comes to Canadian aviation. With eight pilots and counting in the family, Dave enjoyed a successful career as an airline pilot retiring on the Boeing 777. When not making ocean crossings, Dave has also become an experienced warbird pilot, flying several variations of DeHavilland Moths, the Westland Lysander, P-40 Warhawk, Hawker Hurricane, P-51 Mustang, and (Mike's all time favourite aircraft) the Supermarine Spitfire.

Listen in as Mike picks Dave's brain on what it's like to fly the WWII era fighters, learn how the Spitfire handles, and how Dave and his team safely demonstrate these aircraft to the public.

Learn more about Dave by visiting his website: Hadfield.ca

YouTube: youtube.com/@davehadfield5906

Stay tuned after the credits for a snippet "On Track" from the album Climbing Away, written by Dave Hadfield available on Bandcamp.

Episode 10 is dedicated to the memory of the crew of Jazz flight 646, Captain Antoine Forest and First Officer Mackenzie Gunther.

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Edited & Produced by Jason Rosewell Music intro by Tyler Wilson Artwork by Achilles Concepcion