Recently the museum came in possession of sections of a BCATP Bolingbroke airplane. Here is the story from museum volunteer and incoming Flying Committee chair, Jeff Bell: The Bolingbroke came to us via way of an email from an RCAF helicopter pilot/instructor operating out of Portage/Southport, MB. While on a training mission, the pilot spottedContinue reading “A New Donation: Bolingbroke”
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November: A month for Remembrance
November will feature a series of special social media posts related to Remembrance. In addition, general admission to the museum, including Remembrance Day itself, is FREE. Donations are gratefully accepted. Of course, a visit to the beautiful 300 foot Memorial Wall is always free. Remembrance Day will be our usual open house and there willContinue reading “November: A month for Remembrance”
Hey, Teachers!
Hello teachers! Recently a letter went to area schools sharing some resources we have for schools, as well as suggesting you consider a fall tour of the museum – or book now for a spring tour! Do you know we have an Education Committee? This committee has a few retired educators, a few current educatorsContinue reading “Hey, Teachers!”
Armed Forces Day 2023 part 2
June 4 was Armed Forces Day and was also our grand reopening after 8 months closed. Our structural issues are shored up, they still require a permanent solution, but it is safe for us to open again. Armed Forces Day provided a wonderful opportunity to reopen, while we would have enjoyed more visitors, we didContinue reading “Armed Forces Day 2023 part 2”
Warbird Flight Day!
Sunday, June 18 10 am – 3 pm! (Weather permitting). Call or email the museum to book a flight. Rides available in the Cornell, Harvard, and Tiger Moth. A once in a lifetime adventure! These are the planes that World War II pilots trained on! Flights are about 20 – 25 minutes long. Prices
Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum & RCAF WWII Memorial 