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Visiting Aircraft: Blue Bomber Biplane

MEET CAPTAIN BLUE IN PERSON!

July 19 @ 10:00 am 5:00 pm

  • Visting Aircraft
  • Meet Captain Blue
  • Proud Partner of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
  • Royal Aviation Museum of Canada`
  • 2088 Wellington Ave, Winnipeg

He’s cleared for takeoff… and heading to the Royal Aviation Museum!

Join us Sunday, July 19 as Captain Blue, the legendary flying mascot of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, lands the Bomber Biplane at the Museum for a special appearance.

Meet one of Manitoba’s most recognizable aviation personalities, see the plane you love up close, snap a photo, share a high-five, and cheer on the team! It’s a day to experience aircraft, airport-themed activities, interactive exhibits, and family fun.

Whether you’re a lifelong Bombers fan or simply love aviation, this is your chance to see Captain Blue and the Bomber Biplane up close in the perfect setting.

The Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada is a Proud Partner of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Today marks the final day of our Airport Extravaganza event, featuring a range of perfect family activities, like fun airport-themed interactive stations and crafts. Air Canada team members will be on site to answer questions and help our guests have a great time. For more information about Airport Extravaganza, check out the event listing link below.

The Museum offers visitor parking in the lot adjacent to our building at 2088 Wellington Ave.

During particularly popular events, our parking lot may reach capacity. When this occurs, guests are welcome to use the nearby Winnipeg Airports Authority (WAA) Economy parking lot.

To access the WAA Economy lot, stay left on Wellington Avenue and continue past the 7-Eleven, where you can loop around and follow to the left to enter the WAA lot.

Please note that WAA parking rates apply.

2088 Wellington Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H 1C5 Canada

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