Along with other maintenance, the team has been converting fabric to metal on the control surfaces (ailerons, rudder, horizontal stabilizers) to give long life. Fabric is only lasting a few years; metal will last the life of the display, needing only paint.
Kevin, the Team Leader, shared some photos with us:
The 1944 Chevrolet 3 Ton CMP
The Museum CMP is a model C60L Stake Truck which was manufactured on April 7, 1944. Our Team uses it to take the needed items out to the Dak…
The 1944 Chevrolet 3 Ton CMP
… as well as to provide the needed elevation to make work easier and safer.
Hard at work …
Kevin saved the best for last. He reports that these show “the first sighting of clean work areas in Building 268. Either a sign of progress or aliens have replaced my team!” Hmmm… what do you think?
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.