U of T alumni can learn about this amazing true story.
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Join a book talk by U of T alumnus, Evelyn Wong, on her new book – Reach for the Sky: How Two Brothers Built an Airplane in Chinatown. This is a true story about Evelyn's father and family in the pioneering years of aviation in Canada, heartfully illustrated by artist Sarah Ang. In 2024, Robert and Tommy Wong were the first Asian Canadians to be inducted into Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame.
Spots are limited and reservations are on first-come, first-served basis. Light refreshments will be provided from. Please RVSP by September 7, 2025.
Synopsis
As the Great Depression brought families and cities to their knees, Robert Shun Wong and his younger brother Tommy dreamed of flying. Money was tight, racial discrimination was high, and times were tough. But in the heart of Vancouver’s Chinatown, the two brothers built a single-seat plane – a Pietenpol Sky Scout. Pushing the boundaries of their world, Robert and Tommy were soon flying beyond their wildest dreams!
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