The Story of the 1000 Islands
Episode 7: Link Trainer
In a twist of history, in the 1930's Gananoque becomes the birthplace of a wartime aviation breakthrough. Inventor Edwin Link builds his now-famous Link Trainer right in town — helping to train allied pilots during World War II. Paddy the Beaver takes flight in this inspiring episode, uncovering how creativity and cooperation helped turn a riverside factory in the 1000 Islands into a symbol of global impact.
This MOM (Multimedia Outreach Module) video is the seventh in a series created in partnership with the Town of Gananoque, Government of Canada, 1000 Islands History Museum and Kidoons, in association with The 20K Collective.
This MOM (Multimedia Outreach Module) video is the seventh in a series created in partnership with the Town of Gananoque, Government of Canada, 1000 Islands History Museum and Kidoons, in association with The 20K Collective.