by Val | Jan 7, 2019 | Books, Collections, News & Events, Posts
It’s that time of year ~ the holiday season is behind us… winter surrounds us… what to do? Look for a good book and curl up and read! Love the Air Force? Love hockey? Then this is a must read! Against All Odds, The Untold Story of Canada’s...
by Val | Jan 5, 2019 | Aircraft, Collections, Links, News & Events, Posts
Happy New Year and welcome to January’s edition of Al Wilson’s cartoons! It’s our honour to continue to share Al Wilson’s work for all of you to enjoy.
by CAFM contributor | Dec 19, 2018 | Collections, Exhibits, News & Events, Posts
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS Geoff, one of our volunteers, is an avid fan of the Illustrated London News, a popular exhibit in our Museum. In this post, he shares some background information with us: “The Comox Air Force Museum possesses a...
by Gary | Dec 17, 2018 | Collections, Exhibits, News & Events, Posts
This month I want to talk about the way news was spread during the war time period. Having read several newspapers of the time I found that they were matter of fact with lots of space given over to the positive stories that happened in that printing period. However,...
by Val | Dec 10, 2018 | Collections, Gift Shop, News & Events, Posts
Some of our most popular purchases are shown in the photo here. These make for wonderful stocking stuffers or gifts for that special collector in your family and your friendship circle! Come in and check them out!
by Val | Dec 7, 2018 | Aircraft, Collections, Community Outreach, News & Events, Posts
The countdown continues! Miriam, our Gift Shop Manager has some suggestions for your shopping lists. Today, we’re focussing on 442 SQUADRON THEME! There are many stocking stuffers available (patches, decals, drink glasses, bumper stickers,...
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.