by Val | Sep 5, 2019 | Aircraft, Collections, Links, News & Events, Posts
This is our September set for you to enjoy. It’s our honour to continue to share Al Wilson’s work with all of you!
by Val | Aug 5, 2019 | Aircraft, Collections, Links, News & Events, Posts
Here’s our August Edition for your viewing pleasure! It’s our honour to continue to share Al Wilson’s work for all of you to enjoy. ...
by Val | Jun 26, 2019 | Aircraft, Links, News & Events, Posts
After RAF Bomber Command had established itself with significant numbers of aircraft, it focussed its energies on the industrial sections of Germany. Towns and cities already damaged were hit again; this was because though light industries had been moved, it had been...
by Val | Jun 19, 2019 | Aircraft, Collections, Links, News & Events, Posts
F/L John Fraser, perhaps best known for his participation as one of the Dam Busters, as well as a part of “The Great Escape”, was an RCAF bomb-aimer from Nanaimo, BC. Prior to being selected to join No. 617 Squadron, he had completed a tour of 30...
by Val | Jun 6, 2019 | Community Outreach, Links, News & Events, Posts
One of our volunteers, Mel, has just returned from the annual OMMC (Organization of Military Museums of Canada) Conference, and saw a presentation about Project ’44, Mapping the Battle of Normandy. On this, the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, we thought you might...
by Val | Jun 5, 2019 | Aircraft, Collections, Links, News & Events, Posts
This is June’s set of Al Wilson’s cartoons. Thanks for letting us know how much you’re enjoying these glimpses into RCAF life! ...
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.