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! ...
by Val | 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 Val | May 23, 2019 | Community Outreach, Links, Member Info, News & Events, Posts
The Comox Air Force Museum connects with our community by participating in local events. Some of these include: We invite the community to the Museum for the “Snowbirds” annual autograph signing session at CAFM; We participate...
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.