by Val | May 12, 2018 | Aircraft, Community Outreach, Links, Member Info, News & Events, Posts
You may recall a previous post introducing the CF-18 Demo Team’s 2018 colour scheme. The design honours NORAD. Today marks the 60thAnniversary of the North American Air Defense Command ( NORAD ). In order to establish a defensive air shield over North America...
by Val | May 8, 2018 | Links, News & Events, Posts
Today is VE Day, a day of remembrance, the day that commemorates the end of World War II, specifically in Europe. Victory in Europe Day, generally referred to as VE Day, was the public holiday celebrated on May 8th, 1945 to mark the formal acceptance by the World...
by Val | May 5, 2018 | Collections, Links, News & Events, Posts
It’s our honour to continue to share Al Wilson‘s work for all of you to enjoy. These two are from Al’s scrapbook collection: ...
by Val | May 1, 2018 | Aircraft, Collections, Links, News & Events, Posts
This is another in our series: the Wickenby Register Newsletter. The newsletters were printed twice yearly; they include information about 12 Squadron RAF, memories of service men and women, the occasional recipe, stories of times past… But perhaps the thing that...
by Val | Apr 5, 2018 | Collections, Links, News & Events, Posts
As you’ll recall from a previous post, one of our valued website supporters, Al Wilson, passed away. We will continue to honour his memory by posting his work for all of you to enjoy. This month, as we hope spring arrives in the Comox Valley, we have a look at...
by Val | Apr 1, 2018 | Aircraft, Collections, Links, News & Events, Posts
This is another in our series: the Wickenby Register Newsletter. The newsletters were printed twice yearly; they include information about 12 Squadron RAF, memories of service men and women, the occasional recipe, stories of times past… But perhaps the thing that...
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.