This photo was taken on June 18, 1918, somewhere in Toronto.

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What was this event? Who was the pilot? Which airport was this photograph taken at? And what was their cargo?

I’ll give you a few hints: The airport no longer exists, but was in Toronto. The cargo was flown from Montreal (you can see it in the photograph).

I’ll give the answer in a few days.

Planning a trip to Brantford? Guess again. The main runway 05/23 and 17/35 is closed this summer for repaving.

Update: Keep in mind the airport is still open with runway 11/29 as is the restaurant. See comments for more details.

Here is the NOTAM:

080043 CYFD BRANTFORD

CYFD

RWY 05/23 AND 17/35, TWY A,

TWY E FM RWY 17/35 TO TWY D,

TWY D FM TWY E TO TWY A, AND

TWY C FM RWY 17/35 TO TWY E,

CLSD DUE CONST

0805201100 TIL 0808081200

This just leaves 11/29 open, along with Taxiways E, B, and parts of C, and D.

Areas …