by CAFM contributor | Jun 15, 2019 | Heritage Air Park, News & Events, Posts, Vehicles
The 1954 Dodge Ambulance engine overhaul is finally nearing completion. Our volunteer heavy vehicle mechanic, Tom, has been working away all winter. The block and head were taken to Nanaimo to be re-conditioned and returned looking as good as new. The radiator and...
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 Carol Popkin | May 24, 2019 | Collections, Community Outreach, Heritage Air Park, Member Info, News & Events, Posts
A great morning was had by our parade team on Monday, May 20th at Cumberland’s Victoria Day parade. The crowd enjoyed watching our Willy’s Jeep and there were many excited faces of those young and old as we gave out RCAF flags and stickers. Thank you 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 21, 2019 | Community Outreach, Gift Shop, Heritage Air Park, Member Info, News & Events, Posts
Due to a scheduled power shutdown, the Comox Air Force Museum, along with the Heritage Air Park, will be closed all day Saturday, May 25th. The Museum will be open again on Sunday 26th from 10:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m.
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.