Artwork The Avro Arrow was a remarkable aircraft in its day. Two of the original test aircraft are depicted plus three speculative versions of what "might have been":

Arrow Development... Arrow 201 The first arrow was nearly all white when the aircraft made its first flight. Arrow 203 Some aircaft were painted with "dayglo orange". This was incase the plane would crash in the Artic, it could be seen against the snow. Arrow in 1965 If the Arrow had not been cancelled, it likely would have largely been left unpainted as this example illustrates. Perhaps Canadian bases would have had numerous aircraft stationed for defence of Canada's north. Perhaps the weapon systems might also have been developed here as well. Note that this rendering is a straightforward development from the early aircraft. Note a slightly revised canopy. Arrow in 1985 By 1985, new demands and changing political climates might have forced new demands on the Arrow. This version might have been served as a recon and strike aircraft, perhaps serving NATO in Europe. The cockpit now appears as most modern do, and this aircraft would have presumably had upgraded engines, weapons systems, and camera equipment. Arrow in 1997 Perhaps the Arrow or some derivative would still be serving today?