Franklin I. Young
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Franklin Inglee "Frank" Young was a pilot and pioneer of early aviation in Canada
.
He was born in Toronto
in 1909 and was educated in Toronto. In 1927 he began flying in Hamilton
, Ontario
and piloted with various charter companies until 1932 when he became a bush pilot for Dominion Skyways. In 1937 he joined Trans-Canada Airlines (TCA) and during World War II
he acted in a key role with TCA's Atlantic Ocean operations. Mr. Young flew several inaugural continental and transcontinental flights while with TCA/Air Canada
. He also played a role in shortening flight paths for TCA/Air Canada flights. Young later became the General Manager for Air Canada's eastern region, retiring in 1970.
Young was appointed to the Toronto Transit Commission
in 1970 and was elected Chairman by his fellow Commissioners in 1972, following the retirement of Ralph Day
. Mr. Young was a member of the TTC during the critical period when the TTC voted to retain streetcars in Toronto, which led to the rebuilding of 173 PCC streetcars and the development of the Canadian Light Rail Vehicle
as the new streetcar for Toronto.
Young died on October 11, 1973 and was inducted into Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame
in 1974.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
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He was born in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
in 1909 and was educated in Toronto. In 1927 he began flying in Hamilton
Hamilton, Ontario
Hamilton is a port city in the Canadian province of Ontario. Conceived by George Hamilton when he purchased the Durand farm shortly after the War of 1812, Hamilton has become the centre of a densely populated and industrialized region at the west end of Lake Ontario known as the Golden Horseshoe...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
and piloted with various charter companies until 1932 when he became a bush pilot for Dominion Skyways. In 1937 he joined Trans-Canada Airlines (TCA) and during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
he acted in a key role with TCA's Atlantic Ocean operations. Mr. Young flew several inaugural continental and transcontinental flights while with TCA/Air Canada
Air Canada
Air Canada is the flag carrier and largest airline of Canada. The airline, founded in 1936, provides scheduled and charter air transport for passengers and cargo to 178 destinations worldwide. It is the world's tenth largest passenger airline by number of destinations, and the airline is a...
. He also played a role in shortening flight paths for TCA/Air Canada flights. Young later became the General Manager for Air Canada's eastern region, retiring in 1970.
Young was appointed to the Toronto Transit Commission
Toronto Transit Commission
-Island Ferry:The ferry service to the Toronto Islands was operated by the TTC from 1927 until 1962, when it was transferred to the Metro Parks and Culture department. Since 1998, the ferry service is run by Toronto Parks and Recreation.-Gray Coach:...
in 1970 and was elected Chairman by his fellow Commissioners in 1972, following the retirement of Ralph Day
Ralph Day
Ralph C. Day was Mayor of Toronto, Ontario from 1938 to 1940. He was also an accomplished funeral director, owning his own funeral home. He also served as chairman of the Toronto Transit Commission in the 1960s and 1970s....
. Mr. Young was a member of the TTC during the critical period when the TTC voted to retain streetcars in Toronto, which led to the rebuilding of 173 PCC streetcars and the development of the Canadian Light Rail Vehicle
Canadian Light Rail Vehicle
The Canadian Light Rail Vehicle ' is a type of streetcar that is used by the Toronto Transit Commission in Toronto, Canada.-Background:...
as the new streetcar for Toronto.
Young died on October 11, 1973 and was inducted into Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame
Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame
Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame, based in the Reynolds-Alberta Museum in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada, commemorates and honours those whose accomplishments in aviation contributed so much to Canada's development as a nation...
in 1974.