by Val | May 14, 2018 | Collections, News & Events, Posts
In the study of history, a primary source includes a document, diary, manuscript, perhaps a recording that was created at the time under study. It serves as an original source of information about the topic. A primary source can be a person with direct knowledge of a...
by Val | May 5, 2018 | Collections, Links, News & Events, Posts
It’s our honour to continue to share Al Wilson‘s work for all of you to enjoy. These two are from Al’s scrapbook collection: ...
by Val | May 1, 2018 | Aircraft, Collections, Links, News & Events, Posts
This is another in our series: the Wickenby Register Newsletter. The newsletters were printed twice yearly; they include information about 12 Squadron RAF, memories of service men and women, the occasional recipe, stories of times past… But perhaps the thing that...
by Val | Apr 5, 2018 | Collections, Links, News & Events, Posts
As you’ll recall from a previous post, one of our valued website supporters, Al Wilson, passed away. We will continue to honour his memory by posting his work for all of you to enjoy. This month, as we hope spring arrives in the Comox Valley, we have a look at...
by Val | Apr 1, 2018 | Aircraft, Collections, Links, News & Events, Posts
This is another in our series: the Wickenby Register Newsletter. The newsletters were printed twice yearly; they include information about 12 Squadron RAF, memories of service men and women, the occasional recipe, stories of times past… But perhaps the thing that...
by Val | Mar 29, 2018 | Aircraft, Collections, Community Outreach, Exhibits, Gift Shop, Heritage Air Park, News & Events, Posts, Vehicles
It’s Easter weekend ~ hop on in for a visit! We’re open to visitors Good Friday, Saturday, and Easter Sunday. In addition, our Heritage Air Park will be open. Our hours are 10:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m.
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.