by Val | Mar 24, 2019 | Community Outreach, Links, Member Info, News & Events, Posts
Our Museum welcomes many visitors, in person, as well as on our website and our Facebook page. We also have many people who email us at cafminfo@gmail.com. Our guests always have questions for us. Some of the most frequently asked include: *...
by Val | Mar 5, 2019 | Aircraft, Collections, Links, News & Events, Posts
This is our March edition of Al Wilson’s cartoons. As always, it’s our honour to continue to share Al Wilson’s work for all of you to enjoy. Al created ads for a number of reasons. This month we’ll have a look at three of...
by Val | Feb 17, 2019 | Community Outreach, Links, News & Events, Posts
February 18th to the 24th is Heritage BC Week, a special week dedicated to celebrating the many diverse aspects of BC’s heritage. This is a good time to check out some of our local museums! Each celebrates heritage in a unique way… CUMBERLAND MUSEUM AND...
by Val | Feb 11, 2019 | Community Outreach, Links, News & Events, Posts
Along with others, Black Canadians were keen to serve in the First World War ( 1914 – 1918 ). Unfortunately, prejudiced attitudes of those in charge of enlistment made it difficult for these men to join the army. However, some Black Canadians did manage to join up...
by Val | Feb 5, 2019 | Aircraft, Collections, Links, News & Events, Posts
Welcome to our February Edition! It’s our honour to continue to share Al Wilson’s work for all of you to enjoy. This month, we celebrate Family Day, and the first cartoon looks at RCAF Family Day: ...
by Val | Jan 17, 2019 | Community Outreach, Links, Member Info, News & Events, Posts
The Comox Valley Air Force Museum Association is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the role of Program Manager and Volunteer Coordinator at the Comox Valley Air Force Museum in Lazo, BC. Summary: Title: Program Manager and Volunteer Coordinator Part time:...
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.