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Evergreen Memories 2009

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 | Posted in News

By Jaimie Corriveau
Special Events Coordinator, Trenton MFRC
This year the Trenton Military Family Resource Centre moved their location of Evergreen Memories into the National Air Force Museum of Canada which created a … Read more »



Quinte West Second World War veterans gather to preserve their stories with the Memory Project

Thursday, February 11th, 2010 | Posted in News

On Wednesday, February 17, dozens of Second World War veterans gathered at the museum to participate in a new nation-wide oral history project. 
Those in attendance were able to listen to fascinating stories from local veterans … Read more »



Museum receives another generous donation from Scotiabank

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 | Posted in News

December 9, 2009
The National Air Force Museum of Canada (NAFMC) received a donation from Scotiabank today that will assist in furthering the construction of its expanding facility. John Scott, the manger … Read more »



Museum unveils display about major benefactor

Monday, November 9th, 2009 | Posted in News

The National Air Force Museum of Canada (NAFMC) unveiled a new exhibit on November 5th featuring items belonging to the museum’s major benefactor Raymond James.
The exhibit is a tribute to … Read more »



‘Bomber Command’ theatre production raises over $6,000 for Museum

Monday, November 2nd, 2009 | Posted in News

The curtain closed on November 28th after four successful performance nights of the annual RCAF Memorial Foundation theatre production entitled, ‘Bomber Command’. The play brought in over 430 visitors to the National Air Force Museum … Read more »



Museum receives Centennial Art Collection

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 | Posted in News

The National Air Force Museum of Canada (NAFMC) now features a new art collection on loan from the Canadian Aviation Artists’ Association (CAAA) called the Centennial Collection. The art pieces … Read more »



Air cadets plant tree to commemorate 100 years of flight

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 | Posted in News

Local 173 Royal Tiger Air Cadet Squadron donated a tree to the RCAF Memorial Airpark at the National Air Force Museum of Canada on Sunday, October 18, at 2 p.m. … Read more »



14th Annual Ad Astra Stone Ceremony

Thursday, October 1st, 2009 | Posted in News

The National Air Force Museum of Canada hosted the 14th Annual Ad Astra Dedication Ceremony on Saturday, September 26, 2009, in the RCAF Memorial Airpark. This successful event brought in over 1,600 visitors … Read more »



Dedication to former RCAF Women’s Division held at Airpark

Thursday, October 1st, 2009 | Posted in News

The RCAF Memorial Airpark acquired a new monument this summer as a dedication to the former RCAF Women’s Division. The Women’s Division, commonly known as WD’s, was first formed in … Read more »



Humanitarian George Spittael visits museum for the unveiling of his collection

Friday, September 18th, 2009 | Posted in News

The National Air Force Museum of Canada is pleased to announce the official opening of the renowned Spittael Collection.  Humanitarian, George Spittael of Belgium, was at the museum on Friday, September 18th for … Read more »



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