If you’ve taken a flight out of Calgary, especially with kids, you’ve likely seen the giant toy airplanes spinning around in the domestic terminal.
The sculptures have been on display in that spot for more than 20 years, but the planes will soon be taking their final flight.
The airport is decommissioning the artwork as part of plans to revamp the space. It’s bittersweet news for Calgary metal artist Jeff de Boer, who is the creator behind the piece.
“Every artist wants to make a sculpture that has an impact,” he said in an interview on the Calgary Eyeopener.
“I think they were an icon at the airport and
