by Val | May 12, 2018 | Aircraft, Community Outreach, Links, Member Info, News & Events, Posts
You may recall a previous post introducing the CF-18 Demo Team’s 2018 colour scheme. The design honours NORAD. Today marks the 60thAnniversary of the North American Air Defense Command ( NORAD ). In order to establish a defensive air shield over North America...
by Val | Apr 21, 2018 | Community Outreach, Member Info, News & Events, Posts
As we come to the end of National Volunteer Week, I think it appropriate to conclude with the reflections of our Comox Air Force Museum Volunteer Coordinator, Jon Ambler. ” Volunteers are an increasingly important element of the Canadian workforce in general; at...
by Val | Apr 20, 2018 | Community Outreach, Member Info, News & Events, Posts
Meet Mel, our Collections Management Chairperson. He reflects on the fact that, “For some people now faced with retirement, they realize that their work has been their identity. In some cases this was a measure of their self-worth and that their workmates...
by Val | Apr 19, 2018 | Aircraft, Community Outreach, Member Info, News & Events, Posts
Comox Air Force Museum is hosting the Snowbirds and CF-18 Autograph Session Saturday, April 21st at 5:00 p.m. We hope you’ll join...
by Val | Apr 19, 2018 | Community Outreach, Member Info, News & Events, Posts
Mike has volunteered with the Museum for the past 25 years and was recently recognized for his many contributions. He says that, “One of the reasons that I volunteer at the Museum is the people who you get to work with. First they all want to be there. And...
by Val | Apr 18, 2018 | Community Outreach, Member Info, News & Events, Posts
Have you seen Geoff’s paintings on the front of our Museum building? Geoff says, “People volunteer because they are enthusiastic about and enjoy what they have volunteered for. Volunteering keeps retired people involved and among like-minded souls, very...
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.