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Christian D’Avino, CTVNewsNorthernOntario.ca Videojournalist | 26 August 2021
SAULT STE. MARIE – A model plane enthusiast in the Sault is putting his talents to use on a big project this summer.
Bob Parr is in the midst of restoring a 90-year-old plane, called the KR-34 Fairchild, as a volunteer and is doing so on display at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre.
“I started as a kid, way back in the ’50s,” Parr said. “It just progressed from there and I love what I do.”
The plane is the oldest Parr has ever worked on, and one of the oldest at the Bushplane Centre.
Parr said he’s been a real hit with some of the visitors to the centre.
“The kids love it,” he said. “Some days, it’s hard to get some work in with all the questions I’m fielding, but it’s worth it for sure.”
Parr said he expects to complete the project by next summer.
