by Carol Popkin | Aug 16, 2019 | News & Events
We appreciate receiving log books, Air Force artefacts related to 407, 409, 414, 418, 442, VU33 and Snowbird Squadrons, medals, uniforms (not modern), artefacts from prominent west coast airmen, Squadron history books and photos that include as much information about...
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 | Jul 5, 2019 | Aircraft, Collections, News & Events, Posts
It’s our honour to continue to share Al Wilson’s work for all of you to enjoy. This month’s additions are from Al’s scrapbook: ...
by Gary | Jun 30, 2019 | Aircraft, Community Outreach, News & Events, Posts
On July 6th we are showing the original feature: THE DAMBUSTERS. This is the story of the famous RAF raid on the dams of the Ruhr valley in 1943. The RAF actually formed a special squadron to perform this raid. The film suggests that the crews were hand picked for...
by Val | Jun 28, 2019 | Books, Collections, News & Events, Posts
If you’re wanting more good reads, powerful stories, you might consider seeking out these titles: The Tunnel King, written by Barbara Hehner, is the true story of Wally Floody and the Great Escape. You might know that “the Great Escape was one of the...
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...
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.