by Val | May 19, 2018 | CAFM Heritage Stones, Heritage Air Park, News & Events, Posts
Recently, we’ve had a number of inquiries about the purchase of Heritage Stones. Our project ran from 2006 – 2017 and is now complete. Should you wish to honour a loved one, you might consider making a donation to our Museum Association in their...
by Val | Nov 11, 2017 | CAFM Heritage Stones, Community Outreach, Member Info, News & Events, Posts
Canada’s first Remembrance Day service was held on November 11th, 1919, at 11 o’clock. It began as a way to honour those people who had given their lives in World War I, more than 65,000 of them. A minute of silence across the country marked the end of the war...
by Val | Nov 10, 2017 | Aircraft, CAFM Heritage Stones, Exhibits, Heritage Air Park, News & Events, Vehicles
Our Heritage Air Park will close for the winter season, effective Wednesday, November 15th. The Heritage Stones will be covered in their “winter blankets” at this time as well; if you have any questions about the stones, please visit the Museum for help....
by Val | Nov 5, 2017 | CAFM Heritage Stones, Community Outreach, Heritage Air Park, Member Info, News & Events, Posts
Each year, in November, many special events take place to commemorate Veterans’ Week (November 5th to 11th) as well as Remembrance Day. This is a time to honour the courage, sacrifice, and service given by so many Canadians over the years. Our veterans could be our...
by Val | Sep 26, 2017 | Aircraft, Books, CAFM Heritage Stones, Community Outreach, Heritage Air Park, Member Info, Newsletters, Posts
On September 12th, our Museum celebrated our 30th Anniversary! Approximately 100 guests, including retired and serving 19 Wing members, community officials, long standing members of the Museum Association, along with former curators and board members, first gathered...
by Val | Sep 20, 2017 | CAFM Heritage Stones, Heritage Air Park, News & Events, Posts
The final Heritage Stones Dedication Ceremony took place on Sunday, September 17th, Battle of Britain Sunday. After eleven years, the last heritagel stones were installed and then dedicated. Well over 75 guests attend the ceremony and then came to the Museum Library...
The CAFM commemorates the role and history of 19 Wing (CFB/RCAF/RAF), documenting significant achievements in West Coast Military Aviation History.
Founded in 1982 as part of the Air Force Indoctrination School, CAFM was accredited as a stand-alone Canadian Forces Museum and officially opened its doors to the public on 12 September 1987.