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 in the theatre for speeches and presentations. Two teams of volunteers were honoured for their work. First was the group who helped Museum Programme Manager and Volunteer Coordinator, Jon Ambler with the publishing of his book Comox Air Force Museum, Our First 30 Years. Jon Ambler, Carol Popkin, Allison Hetman, and Val Wilson were recipients of the Wing Commander’s commendations and coins. The second group to be honoured with the Wing Commander’s commendations and coins included the team responsible for bringing a new display space to life. It includes David Wilson, Mike Forbes, and Irv Fraser. Irv’s wife, Karen, accepted his award. Prior to this new display area, the space was a storage hallway; now with the creation of this new hallway display, the Museum is able to rotate displays in order to share some special items from our archives. As part of the celebration, a ribbon cutting ceremony unveiled this hallway display. The cake cutting ceremony was done by Nancy Greene and Ted Gibbons. At the time the Museum opened in 1987, Ted Gibbons was the Base Commander and Nancy was the Museum Curator. We were happy they could do the honours once again! Following the festivities, there was plenty of time for the guests to mingle as well as to spend time in the new hallway...
by Val | Sep 11, 2017 | Community Outreach, Member Info, News & Events, Posts
A reminder that our Museum will be closed to the public tomorrow, September 12th as we celebrate our 30th Anniversary.
by Val | Sep 1, 2017 | CAFM Heritage Stones, Community Outreach, Heritage Air Park, Member Info, News & Events, Posts
The Comox Valley Air Force Museum Association invites the public to attend the annual Heritage Stones Dedication Ceremony on Sunday, September 17th. Held in conjunction with 19 Wing Comox as part of the Battle of Britain anniversary, the service will be held at the Protestant Chapel across from the Heritage Air Park. Please be seated by 1:45...
by CAFM contributor | Aug 30, 2017 | Community Outreach, Member Info, News & Events, Posts
Comox Air Force Museum Celebrates its 30th Anniversary On Tuesday 12 September 2017 the Comox Air Force Museum will celebrate the thirty years since our accreditation as a DND museum. An invitation-only ceremony will be held commencing at 2PM in the afternoon (we are very space limited for such events). During the ceremony the new Hallway Display will be officially opened. Furthermore, the newly published book: “Comox Air Force Museum: Our First Thirty Years” will also be available for the first time. A short reception will be held for our guests....
by Val | Jul 7, 2017 | Community Outreach, Exhibits, Member Info, News & Events, Posts, Vehicles
The Comox Air Force Museum tent was definitely a place of interest on Canada Day. We were so happy to have so many visitors and personal interactions with them! Special thanks to Jon, Steve, Len, Mike O., and Gary W. for manning our booth; thanks too to Bobbi and Kevin for driving our jeep in the parade! Here are a few memories, courtesy our volunteers, from the day ~ ...
by Val | Jun 29, 2017 | Community Outreach, Gift Shop, News & Events, Posts, Vehicles
Saturday, July 1st, marks Canada’s 150th Birthday! Join us as we participate in the parade and then celebrate in Lewis Park that day. We’ll have a tent on the grounds, as well as our Jeep. In addition, our Gift Shop manager, Deb, will be there with a few items for sale. We’re looking forward to seeing you there! For those of you looking for an indoor activity, our Museum will be open for the day, from 10:00 a.m. - 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.