by CAFM contributor | Jun 1, 2019 | Aircraft, Exhibits, Heritage Air Park, News & Events
It has been a busy winter with three major projects for the Heritage Team out at the Air Park, but the Link Trainer display is really starting to take shape. John and Nort have spent many hours sanding down the surfaces to get all the pieces ready to paint. The next...
by CAFM contributor | May 26, 2019 | Collections, Community Outreach, Exhibits, Member Info, News & Events, Posts
BC MUSEUMS WEEK invited all of us to have important conversations about museums, particularly about our Museum. Why are museums important? How is our Museum of value to one of our volunteers? How has our Museum had meaning for our visitors? What do museums mean to...
by CAFM contributor | May 24, 2019 | Aircraft, Collections, Community Outreach, Exhibits, Heritage Air Park, Links, News & Events, Posts
Our Museum has a number of events and exhibits coming up! First up ~ The Classic Military Movie Series @1300 continues. Admission is by donation and you can pick up your tickets here at the Museum prior to the movie. Tickets are available on a first come first serve...
by CAFM contributor | 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 CAFM contributor | 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 CAFM contributor | 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,...
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.