by Gary | Feb 20, 2019 | Aircraft, News & Events, Posts
I read an article the other day that opened my eyes to the very different roles that aircraft have that are very rarely told or are kept out of the public domain for security reasons. The aircraft I would like to tell you about is the Battle of Britain Memorial flight...
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 15, 2019 | Community Outreach, News & Events, Posts
The national flag of Canada was inaugurated 54 years ago on February 15, 1965. The anniversary of this date is officially called the “National Flag of Canada Day”, often shortened to “Flag Day”. The red-white-red flag with the maple leaf in the centre replaced the...
by Val | Feb 14, 2019 | Aircraft, News & Events, Posts
I recently heard from a reader, Mark, whose father served with the RCAF. Mark has something special that has been passed down to him ~ an Al Wilson cartoon. This is a pencil crayon sketch done in May of 1963. Mark recalls loving it as a child and still treasures it...
by Val | Feb 12, 2019 | Member Info, News & Events, Posts
The Annual General Meeting of the Comox Valley Air Force Museum Association will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in the theatre, Building 11 (Museum main building), 19 Wing Comox. This is an opportunity for the members to receive Association financial...
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...
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.