by Val | May 22, 2019 | Aircraft, Collections, Community Outreach, Exhibits, Links, Member Info, News & Events, Posts
During World War II, aircraft of the RCAF were brought down over Europe in large numbers. Whether destroyed by enemy fighters, anti-aircraft guns, mid-air collisions, fuel shortage, mechanical failure, icing, or other causes, the toll in aircrew was enormous. Some...
by Val | May 21, 2019 | Collections, Community Outreach, Exhibits, Member Info, News & Events, Posts
Today’s focus is on the “Hidden Stories” in our museum. Today, we’ll share a few of our favourite stories that are “hidden” or rather tucked away in our Main Gallery: Tucked against a wall in the Museum is this Aircraft Pigeon Desk. Did...
by Val | May 20, 2019 | Aircraft, Books, CAFM Heritage Stones, Collections, Community Outreach, Exhibits, Gift Shop, Heritage Air Park, Member Info, News & Events, Posts, Vehicles
Today’s BC Museums Week focus gives our Museum the opportunity to introduce you to “Our People”, the Museum staff as well as the volunteers who so readily give of their time and experiences to support the work of the Museum. Our staff includes the Museum Director,...
by Val | May 18, 2019 | Aircraft, Collections, Community Outreach, Exhibits, Gift Shop, Heritage Air Park, Links, Member Info, News & Events, Posts, Vehicles
Today is International Museum Day. Part of this year’s theme is “Museums as Cultural Hubs”. I asked Carol, our Museum’s Program Manager, to reflect on how our Museum, a military museum, could be considered a cultural hub. “We are a neighbourhood of learning for both...
by Val | May 17, 2019 | Aircraft, Collections, Community Outreach, Exhibits, Gift Shop, Heritage Air Park, Member Info, News & Events, Posts, Vehicles
May 18th – 24th marks the third official BC Museums Week. BC Museums Week celebrates the contributions of museums, galleries, historic sites, and other heritage organizations to their communities. The week begins with International Museum Day tomorrow, May...
by Val | May 5, 2019 | Aircraft, Collections, Links, News & Events, Posts
This is our May edition of Al’s cartoons. As always we like to share Al Wilson’s work for all of you to enjoy! This month we include two 407 Tech Ramblings: ...
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.