[2] The hangars and terminal building were located near the present day park along Connaught Avenue.

Wing Commander Donald W. Saunders was associated with the development of aviation in the Halifax area for many years.

He was instructor to the Halifax Flying Club from 1928 to 1937, served with the Royal Flying Corps in the War of 1914-1918 and with the Royal Canadian Air Force in World War II.

From 1931-1937 Wing Commander Saunders was Manager of the Halifax Municipal Airport.

During the War of 1939-1945 this area was occupied by Military District Number Six Depot, Canadian Army.