Mosquito Bomber Group Update: This Past December, our Mosquito Team mounted the Starboard Engine to our DH.98 Mosquito Aircraft. Here is a link to a short video of the process:
Enjoy this short video from our recent visit by our friends at The Weather Network. What a great day for flying. Reach out to us at the musuem if you are interested in a flight like this!
We are excited to announce that our 2026 calendars have landed in our Gift Shop! Calendars are on sale NOW for $20 each! Pick one (or two) to wrap under the tree or stuff in a stocking this holiday season!…
The holiday season is here, and with it comes the hustle and bustle of gift-giving. Is this the year you do something different for someone in your life? If you’re looking to give gifts that provide experiences all year long,…
The first prototype DH98 Mosquito (W4050 – E0234) first flew at Hatfield, England on 25th November 1940, with Geoffrey R de Havilland (Geoffrey Junior) at the controls, accompanied by John E. Walker, the chief engine installation designer. Painted in ‘prototype…
We are thrilled to announce the winners of our first-ever photo contest at the Canadian Aviation Museum! We would like to thank everyone who participated and showcased their amazing talents! A 2026 calendar showcasing a photo submitted by all the…
On September 5, 1959, Canada became the third nation to reach space with a successful launch of the Canadian Black Brant 1 from the Churchill Research Range (CRR) in Northern Manitoba. Over the last 60 years, the Black Brant rocket…
16 Aug 1947 – First Flight of the De Havilland Canada DHC-2 ‘Beaver’The De Havilland Beaver was designed and built in Canada and first flew on August 16, 1947 at Downsview, Ontario. It is a rugged all-metal aircraft operable on…
On August 10, 1949, the Avro Canada C-102 Jetliner soared into history as North America’s first jet-powered airliner and the second of its kind in the world, trailing the British de Havilland Comet by just 13 days. Designed built by…
On August 9, 1950, the first Canadian-built F-86 Sabre, designated CL-13 Sabre Mk 1, took its maiden flight at Dorval, Quebec, piloted by A.J. Lilly. This aircraft, assembled from US-made parts, was essentially a Canadian version of the North American F-86A. It was the first…
