by Val | Jun 15, 2019 | News & Events
Nearly 9000 Canadians became German POWs during World War II. These were usually soldiers who were captured during combat, airmen whose aircraft were shot down over enemy territory, sailors picked up from sea after their ships were torpedoed and sunk. At times,...
by Bobbi | Jun 15, 2019 | Heritage Air Park, News & Events, Posts, Vehicles
The 1954 Dodge Ambulance engine overhaul is finally nearing completion. Our volunteer heavy vehicle mechanic, Tom, has been working away all winter. The block and head were taken to Nanaimo to be re-conditioned and returned looking as good as new. The radiator and...
by Val | Jun 12, 2019 | Aircraft, News & Events, Posts
Flight Lieutenant T.H. (Tommy) Gardiner was from Powell River. Recognized by his home community as an all ‘round athlete, Gardiner trained as a pilot in 1940. He described his barracks as “… very spacious. There are over 1200 stationed here. (Brandon, Manitoba)...
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 | Jun 3, 2019 | Community Outreach, News & Events, Posts
6 June 1944 was the day that Operation OVERLORD, the Allied invasion of NAZI-occupied Europe, commenced with an amphibious assault over the Normandy Beaches: Operation NEPTUNE. The term “the longest day” is said to have been coined by Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, who...
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.