by Gary | Jul 18, 2018 | Aircraft, Collections, Exhibits, Heritage Air Park, News & Events, Posts
In the gallery we have a display showing a tug and tow of the British forces, that being a Dakota and its tow, the Horsa glider. The first successful airborne assault was carried out by the Germans in May 1940. They used the venerable JU52 with the DFS230 glider. ...
by Val | Jul 11, 2018 | Community Outreach, Exhibits, Heritage Air Park, Member Info, News & Events, Posts
A year ago, Sgt. Mike O’Rourke joined the Comox Air Force Museum Team as our Deputy Director. Mike works closely with our Director and with our Programme Manager & Volunteer Coordinator; he also works with all the Museum’s volunteers to support the...
by Val | Jul 8, 2018 | Collections, Links, News & Events, Posts
Recently, our Museum received a wonderful donation that honours Barbara Parlby, LAW, RCAF from 1955 – 1959. Along with the donation of her uniform pieces, came her story. Today is Barbara’s birthday and I think it appropriate that we celebrate her...
by Val | Jul 5, 2018 | Aircraft, Collections, Links, News & Events, Posts
Welcome to our July Edition of Al Wilson‘s work! Enjoy this month’s cartoons!
by Val | Jul 3, 2018 | Community Outreach, Member Info, News & Events, Posts
Jon Ambler, our Volunteer Coordinator, reported that our Museum’s participation in Canada Day was a complete success! “The jeep thrilled those watching the parade, kudos to Bobbi for driving it, and to Kevin’s Team for getting it running. The booth at...
by Val | Jul 3, 2018 | Aircraft, Collections, Community Outreach, Exhibits, Heritage Air Park, Member Info, News & Events, Posts, Vehicles
Special thanks to the many Museum volunteers who participated in making the Inaugural Open Cockpit Day at our Heritage Air Park a success! The event was held on June 16th as part of Camp Boomer. The Heritage Maintenance Team worked in advance to prep the...
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.