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# Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada

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- [A wonderful day of wings and wheels: highlights from the RAMWC Father's Day event](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/2nd-annual-wings-and-wheels-fathers-day-event/) - View some of the highlights from our 2nd Annual Father's Day event!
- [Defying boundaries: The trailblazing life of Charlie the Chinese aviator](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/defying-boundaries-the-trailblazing-life-of-charlie-the-chinese-aviator/) - Meet Charlie Wong, a Winnipeg entrepreneur and one of Canada's first Chinese aviators.
- [Voices from the Hangar](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/voices-from-the-hangar/) - A 2016 walk through northern aviation memory with Gord Emberley and Keith Olson In 2016, inside an off-site storage facility of the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada, two of the museum’s founding figures walked slowly between aircraft components, salvaged wreckage, skis, instruments and fragments of aviation history gathered from across the Canadian North. The
- [Boulders and Beacons: One Way to Stay on Course](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/boulders-and-beacons-one-way-to-stay-on-course/) - Please enjoy this article reproduced from a past issue of the Museum’s former Altitude publication with updates. In the 21st century, when the global positioning system takes all of the guesswork out of navigation, there was a time when pilots relied on visual waypoints to keep them on course. Signs along the way "Naming of towns so
- [MEDIA RELEASE: Full-Scale NASA Orion Crew Capsule Replica Now Under Construction at Royal Aviation Museum](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/press-release-integrity/) - April 14, 2026 — Winnipeg, Manitoba —The Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada (RAMWC) is constructing a full-scale, walk-in mockup of the Orion spacecraft crew capsule — an immersive new experience. The museum’s restoration team is currently building the Orion capsule mockup to match the dimensions of the NASA spacecraft. Once installed on the museum
- [A Legacy That Inspires: Remembering Tannis M. Richardson](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/a-legacy-that-inspires-remembering-tannis-m-richardson/) - The Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada remains committed to preserving the legacy of James A. Richardson & Sons and the Richardson family’s contributions to aviation in Canada—from the 1926 formation of Western Canada Airways Ltd. to the development of Canadian Airways Limited in 1930. Today, our aircraft collection includes several aircraft that flew for
- [FROM DRAB TO DAYGLO: Flight suits, survival and Canada’s search and rescue legacy](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/from-drab-to-dayglo-flight-suits-survival-and-canadas-search-and-rescue-legacy/) - If you picture a Second World War pilot’s working gear, you might imagine leather jackets or olive drab flight clothing. The journey over time — from homemade clothing solutions for the cold cockpits of bush planes, to the bright orange suits of today’s NASA — coincides with the evolution of flight itself. The shift from
- [Wings on the Map: Aviation and Canada’s Place Names](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/wings-on-the-map-aviation-and-canadas-place-names/) - They served in the air and are remembered with Manitoba’s lakes. Behind every name is a story—some widely known, and others in danger of being slowly forgotten over time. Across Canada, place names reveal layers of history, culture, and memory. Some stories are easy to uncover with a little research; others require deeper exploration. For the
- [Power on Display: Three Engines That Changed the Course of Aviation](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/power-on-display-three-engines-that-changed-the-course-of-aviation/) - The sight of aircraft travelling through the sky captures the imagination, but it is their engines that make flight possible. Recently, the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada added three standalone aircraft engines to the Museum floor—each representing a pivotal moment in aviation history and each closely connected to Canada’s role in shaping flight. Displayed
- [Look to the Skies: A Year of Celestial Highlights in 2026](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/look-to-the-skies-a-year-of-celestial-highlights-in-2026/) - As Canada prepares for the next chapter in human space exploration — with Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen set to fly on an upcoming Artemis mission — interest in the night sky feels newly rekindled. For many Canadians, most of us accustomed to wide open skies, space no longer feels distant or abstract. It feels personal
- [Learning from the Sky: What the Pigeon Teaches About Innovation](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/learning-from-the-sky/) - Before radios and satellites, before radar dishes and GPS receivers, there were pigeons. These unassuming birds once carried the hopes of aviators, soldiers, and explorers — soaring through storms and gunfire to deliver vital messages when no other form of communication could bridge the distance. Nature’s Navigators Humans have long marvelled at the homing pigeon’s
- [Pilot Officer Morris Allan McKenzie: A Manitoba Airman Remembered](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/morris-allan-mckenzie/) - Each November 11th, Canadians pause to reflect on the service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives in the line of duty. Preserving and sharing the stories of those who served in the air—many of whom never returned—is one part of the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada’s mission. One such individual is Pilot
- [Museum Announces Summer 2025 Visiting Aircraft Lineup](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/ummer-2025-visiting-aircraft/) - We’re thrilled to present an exciting lineup of visiting aircraft that brings history, innovation, and real-world aviation operations right to our doorstep. From iconic warbirds to modern-day aerial workhorses, there’s something for every aviation fan to discover—only at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada! July 25–28: P-51 Mustang IV We begin our summer flight
- [RAMWC Welcomes Next President & CEO Peter George](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/petergeorge/) - The Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter George as the new incoming President and Chief Executive Officer. Peter brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in branding, strategy, and stakeholder engagement. Most recently, he served as CEO of McKim Communications Group, a leading Winnipeg-based marketing agency.
- [From Portage la Prairie to Mars: The story of Clennell Hagerston “Punch” Dickins](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/punchdickins/) - He was a teenage infantryman who became a bomber pilot, a peacetime pioneer who flew farther than any Canadian before him, and by the time he was 30, he had done more to map the North than most men did in a lifetime. Clennell Hagerston “Punch” Dickins was born in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, on
- [The RCAF and the Mustang Era](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/the-rcaf-and-the-mustang-era/) - On July 25–27, 2025, Hannu Halminen will return to Winnipeg to display his North American P-51 Mustang IV at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada. The P-51 played an important role in the history of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), with strong Manitoba connections to the Mustang. The P-51 Mustang I entered service with
- [Mischief in the Machine: The History of the Gremlin](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/gremlims/) - While the term gremlin may have existed earlier, the myth truly "took off" with pilots and ground crew of the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the early days of World War II. These troublemaking, impish creatures became the scapegoat for mechanical issues with aircraft. You might recognize the name "Gremlin" from its most famous pop culture appearance in the
- [Top 5 photo ops at the Royal Aviation Museum](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/top-5-photo-ops-at-the-royal-aviation-museum/) - Have you actually been somewhere if you don't have photo proof? Our museum is full of fun spaces to pose for pics with friends and family. Here are our top five!
- [Check out our jaw-dropping list of visiting aircraft](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/check-out-our-jaw-dropping-list-of-visiting-aircraft/) - Mark your calendars—we've got some real gems coming your way this summer. Here's our visiting aircraft lineup for 2024...
- [Silas Alward Cheesman: The First Canadian Bush Pilot to Fly in Antarctica](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/silas-alward-cheesman-the-first-canadian-bush-pilot-to-fly-in-antarctica/) - Early Canadian bush pilots faced challenges at every turn and confronted them head-on, armed only with an indomitable will and a can-do attitude. Thanks to bush flying, trips that once took weeks could now be completed in hours. Those dealing with accidents or emergencies that might have proved fatal due to isolation now had a
- [F-86 Sabre Unveiled](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/f-86sabreunveiled/) - #1815 Now on Display The project began with an idea—one that would lead to 6,000 volunteer hours in a major restoration effort and a fundraising campaign unlike anything the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada had undertaken before. "2024 marked the 100th anniversary of the RCAF, as well as the 50th anniversary of the Royal Aviation Museum of Western
- [Lights, Camera, Aviation](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/lightscameraaviation/) - The Royal Aviation Museum’s Connection to Hollywood History There’s an old song that goes, “You Oughta Be in Pictures.” As it turns out, two of our museum’s aircraft are the same type as those featured in the classic Hollywood film Captains of the Clouds (Warner Bros. 1942), making them pieces of aviation history that also have a touch of
- [F-86 Sabre vs. MiG-15: The Manitoban Who Downed the Last MiG of the Korean War](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/f-86-sabre-vs-mig-15-the-manitoban-who-downed-the-last-mig-of-the-korean-war/) - Text by Lt Col (ret) Robert Nash for the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada. During the Korean War, United Nations pilots flying the F-86 Sabre were involved in some of the earliest jet-to-jet battles in history. Their primary opponent was the Soviet-built Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15, which was flown by North Korean, Soviet and Chinese pilots.
- [The History of the Canadian Sabre](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/the-history-of-the-canadian-sabre/) - Text by Lt Col (ret) Robert Nash for the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada. The F-86 Sabre is the most-produced Western jet-powered day fighter, with a total production of 9,860, including all variants. Between 1949 and 1956, North American Aviation (NAA) in California built more than 7,800 F-86 Sabres, including more than 700 FJ-1
- [50 photos commemorating our 50th year](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/50-photos-commemorating-our-50th-year/) - Our 50 favourite photos from the past year!
- [Fueling Change: An Indigenous Woman’s Path to Aviation](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/fueling-change-an-indigenous-womans-path-to-aviation/) - Growing up in War Lake First Nation northeast of Thompson, Manitoba, Desiree Charlton learned early on the vital importance of aviation for remote northern communities. Her community was accessible only by train for most of the year. In winter, an ice road connected War Lake with Thompson, but when Desiree’s mom was diagnosed with epilepsy,
- [Highlights from the 2024 Preservation Ball](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/highlights-from-the-2024-preservation-ball/) - Earlier this month, we held our second annual Preservation Ball and raised $450,000 for STEM education. Check out the highlights!
- [The incredible flying aces of World War I](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/the-incredible-flying-aces-of-world-war-i/) - Learn about Canada's WWI flying aces (including more than 20 from Manitoba!) and which one may have helped take down the infamous Red Baron.
- [Your ultimate guide to fall events at the Royal Aviation Museum](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/your-ultimate-guide-to-fall-events-at-the-royal-aviation-museum/) - It’s been an exciting fall so far at the museum, and we’re just getting started! Our first travelling exhibition, Snoopy and the Red Baron opened on October 7 and we've put together a series of Peanuts©-themed workshops planned over the next few months. We’ve also got a couple new events lined up and some returning
- [Is our Fairchild 71C haunted?](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/is-our-fairchild-71c-haunted/) - Read about a spooky encounter one of our restoration volunteers had with a mysterious figure while working on our Fairchild 71C...
- [What is the Dr. D.S. Reimer Aviation Plaza?](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/what-is-the-dr-d-s-reimer-aviation-plaza/) - Learn more about Dr. D.S. Reimer, a long-standing museum supporter and benefactor of our Aviation Plaza.
- [Highlights from a historic month filled with visiting aircraft](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/highlights-from-a-historic-month-filled-with-visiting-aircraft/) - This month, we welcomed two historic, WWII aircraft as part of our RCAF 100 celebrations. We also welcomed nearly 9,000 visitors!
- [World War II P-51D Mustang set to visit RAMWC](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/world-war-ii-p-51d-mustang-set-to-visit-ramwc/) - Our RCAF 100 celebrations continue as we welcome a visiting P-51D Mustang from August 9 to 11 for the Grand Opening of Dr. D.S. Reimer Aviation Plaza.
- [Legendary WWII Avro Lancaster returns to the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada (RAMWC) July 16 – 17, 2024](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/legendary-wwii-avro-lancaster-returns-to-the-royal-aviation-museum-of-western-canada-ramwc-july-16-17-2024/) - (WINNIPEG, MB – July 4, 2024) – One of only two airworthy Lancasters in the world, the Mynarski Memorial Lancaster will be at RAMWC on July 16 and 17 for viewing and tours, 35 years since its first visit. What makes the Avro Lancaster so special? The Lancaster is likely the most well-known Allied aircraft
- [Don't miss the Avro Lancaster make its return to the Royal Aviation Museum](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/dont-miss-the-avro-lancaster-make-its-return-to-the-royal-aviation-museum/) - 35 years ago, the Mynarski Memorial Lancaster, owned and operated by the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum (CWHM), made its first visit to the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada (RAMWC), then called the Western Canada Aviation Museum. During its one-day visit, nearly 3,000 people showed up to see the World War II bomber on display.
- [Top 10 kid-friendly activities at the Royal Aviation Museum](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/top-10-kid-friendly-activities-at-the-royal-aviation-museum/) - Fun takes flight at the Royal Aviation Museum! We have many hands-on exhibits and interactive areas where kids (and kids at heart!) can learn and be entertained. Here are our top 10. 1. Live out your fighter pilot dreams in our Voodoo cockpit The McDonnell F-101B (CF-101) Voodoo was a supersonic, all-weather interceptor employed by
- [5 things to look forward to at RAM this summer](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/5-things-to-look-forward-to-at-ram-this-summer/) - Who else feels like summer is officially here? The next few months will be busy, busy, busy, and fun, fun, fun! Check out what we've got planned...
- [Rev up your summer—volunteer as an Aviation Ambassador   ](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/rev-up-your-summer-volunteer-as-an-aviation-ambassador/) - Are you a student 16 years or older interested in aviation and looking to add volunteer work to your resume? We have just the thing for you.
- [What's new and upcoming at RAMWC?](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/whats-new-and-upcoming-at-ramwc/) - We've got new artefacts and displays at the museum, and some exciting events coming up in October. Check out the highlights!
- [The story of our flying boxcar, the Junkers Ju-52](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/the-story-of-our-flying-boxcar-the-junkers-ju-52/) - How a tri-motored, Spanish-built Junkersaircraft ended up as a single-engine aircraft in Winnipeg, Manitoba by way of Orlando, Florida.
- [2024 summer children's programming at RAMWC](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/2024-summer-childrens-programming-at-ramwc/) - Calling all teachers, parents, and caregivers! Check out our 2024 educational summer programming!
- [Catch a behind-the-scenes look at our restoration facility](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/catch-a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-our-restoration-facility/) - On recent tours of our restoration facility, some of our Sabre Squadron donors got a behind-the-scenes look at the projects underway.
- [Two new exhibits land at RAMWC](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/two-new-exhibits-land-at-ramwc/) - Don’t miss our new interactive Ace Academy exhibit and our tribute to the centennial of the Royal Canadian Air Force. 100 years of the RCAF On March 20, 2024, we welcomed veterans, personnel from 17 Wing Winnipeg, cadets, and special guests for the opening of an exhibit commemorating 100 years of the Royal Canadian Air
- [Highlights from our first Open Cockpit Day of 2024](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/highlights-from-our-first-open-cockpit-day-of-2024/) - Our first Open Cockpit Day of the year was a ton of fun! Visitors had access to our CL-84 Dynavert and our Mini 500 helicopter, recently donated to the museum by Derek Wrigley of Kleefeld, Manitoba. We were also lucky enough to welcome Canadian aerobatic champion Luke Penner for a presentation on life as an
- [UM ENGINEERING STUDENTS DESIGN NEW INTERACTIVE PROPULSION EXHIBIT FOR AVIATION MUSEUM](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/um-engineering-students-design-new-interactive-propulsion-exhibit-for-aviation-museum/) - Our Standard Aero Mechanics’ Workshop is about to get a lot more exciting thanks to a new interactive exhibit. Six students from the University of Manitoba's Price Faculty of Engineering recently wrapped up the design of a hands-on exhibit representing the stages of a combustion engine cycle using engine cutaways. Exhibits like these are a
- [Flying high: pioneering women of aviation](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/flying-high-pioneering-women-of-aviation/) - March 4-10, 2024, is Women of Aviation Week. What better way to celebrate than by remembering some of the pioneering women in aviation?
- [Check out the winners of our photo contest!](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/check-out-the-winners-of-our-photo-contest/) - Our second photo contest was a huge success! View the winners and all entries in our latest blog post.
- [Happy 100th birthday to the Vickers Vedette](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/happy-100th-birthday-to-the-vickers-vedette/) - Not only is it our museum’s 50th anniversary in 2024, it’s also the centennial of the RCAF and the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Vickers Vedette!
- [5 fun ways to celebrate National Aviation Day](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/5-fun-ways-to-celebrate-national-aviation-day/) - National Aviation Day takes place on February 23 and we have five ways for you to celebrate.
- [The F-86 Sabre: a fighter jet made for aerobatics](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/the-f-86-sabre-a-fighter-jet-made-for-aerobatics/) - Learn about the experience of flying an F-86 Sabre and why it was so successful as an aerobatic aircraft with the RCAF Golden Hawks squadron.
- [10 things to look forward to at RAMWC in 2024](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/10-things-to-look-forward-to-at-ramwc-in-2024/) - Did you know that 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the Royal Aviation Museum? Here are 10 events to look forward to in the coming year.
- [A look back at 2023](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/a-look-back-at-2023/) - It’s been a busy year at RAMWC! We hosted several visiting aircraft, held lots of fun events, and celebrated a few firsts. See all the highlights here.
- [What’s new and on the horizon at RAMWC?](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/whats-new-and-on-the-horizon-at-ramwc/) - We've got two new aircraft on display and a lot of fun stuff coming up at the museum!
- [This Giving Tuesday, join the Sabre Squadron](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/this-giving-tuesday-join-the-sabre-squadron/) - We’re restoring our Canadair F-86 Sabre fighter jet and we want YOU to be a part of this historic aircraft’s transformation!
- [An interview with Canada's top-ranked aerobatic pilot](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/an-interview-with-canadas-top-ranked-aerobatic-pilot/) - Luke Penner just returned from Las Vegas after competing in the World Advanced Aerobatic Championships with Team Canada. Read our interview with him.
- [A winning month for RAMWC](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/a-winning-month-for-ramwc/) - October was an exciting month for us as we were honoured with awards from two distinguished organizations in our community.
- [RAMWC set to host inaugural Preservation Ball fundraiser Saturday, October 21, 2023](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/royal-aviation-museum-of-western-canada-ramwc-set-to-host-inaugural-preservation-ball-fundraiser-saturday-october-21-2023/) - (WINNIPEG, MB – October 18, 2023) – Five years since the museum last held their annual fundraiser, the much-anticipated event is back in a new space and with a new brand. The Preservation Ball will raise funds for RAMWC’s award-winning STEM programming. Since launching these programs in the fall of 2022, nearly 8,500 students have
- [5 trailblazers we're celebrating this Women's History Month](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/5-trailblazers-were-celebrating-this-womens-history-month/) - Meet five of the inspirational aviation pioneers we're celebrating this Women's History Month at the Royal Aviation Museum.
- [Photo highlights from Open Cockpit Day: Visiting Aircraft Edition](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/photo-highlights-from-open-cockpit-day-visiting-aircraft-edition/) - This past weekend we hosted aircraft and pilots from the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum in Brandon, MB. Check out the highlights!
- [Meet the craftsmen behind our popular pedal planes](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/meet-the-craftsmen-behind-our-popular-pedal-planes/) - Our popular pedal planes were built by two extremely talented RAMWC volunteers. Rides are available until September 10 and included with admission!
- [5 free activity sheets to keep your young aviators entertained](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/5-free-activity-sheets-to-keep-your-young-aviators-entertained/) - Summer’s winding down and you may be running out of ideas to keep your little ones entertained. Not to worry—we’ve got you covered.
- [Special Air Mission: Winnipegger selected to detail historic aircraft at Seattle’s Museum of Flight](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/special-air-mission-winnipegger-selected-to-detail-historic-aircraft-at-seattles-museum-of-flight/) - Learn how Cris Aquino ended up on an exclusive team selected to detail the first presidential jet.
- [Behind the scenes: restoration projects update, July 2023](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/behind-the-scenes-restoration-projects-update-july-2023/) - Here's a look at what's happening right now at our restoration facility
- [Remembering the Canadian Forces Buffalo Nine](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/remembering-the-canadian-forces-buffalo-nine/) - Learn about the nine Canadian peacekeeping officers shot down in 1974 during a routine transport mission in the Middle East.
- [Cross-Canada ham radio event to be held at RAMWC](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/cross-canada-ham-radio-event-to-be-held-at-ramwc/) - Six amateur radio clubs across Canada are gathering this weekend to celebrate the life and retirement of the CC115 Buffalo through a special Buffalos on the Air (BOTA) event. On July 22 in Comox, BC, Winnipeg, MB, Trenton, ON, and Summerside, PEI, these radio operators will use a combination of ham radios and existing
- [Your guide to an aviation-themed vacation in (and around) Winnipeg](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/your-guide-to-an-aviation-themed-vacation-in-and-around-winnipeg/) - It’s road trip season! For those of you planning a vacation to—or staycation in—Winnipeg, we’ve put together an aviation-themed list of attractions and adventures that will leave you buzzing with excitement. Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada Our museum is home to 25 aircraft, 100 years of aviation history, 14 galleries, interactive exhibits, and so
- [Meet the winners of the RAMWC Aviation Awards!](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/meet-the-winners-of-the-ramwc-aviation-awards/) - This past weekend's Academy Awards got us thinking that a lot of the aircraft in our museum are award-worthy. So we created our own set of award winners!
- [RAMWC celebrates one year in new building](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/royal-aviation-museum-of-western-canada-ramwc-celebrates-one-year-in-new-building/) - (WINNIPEG, MB – May 18, 2023) –After an exciting and record-breaking year at its new home on the campus of the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport, the RAMWC is set to throw an anniversary celebration on May 20, 2023. More than 100,000 visitors have experienced the Royal Aviation Museum since it opened to the public at
- [A look back at our first year](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/a-look-back-at-our-first-year/) - The first year in our new museum was a wonderful one, thanks to our many visitors, volunteers, staff, and donors. Here's a look back at the past year in photos!
- [RAMWC welcomes its newest artefact ahead of aviation conference](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/ramwc-welcomes-its-newest-artefact-ahead-of-aviation-conference/) - The Royal Aviation Museum will present its first-ever aviation conference on April 14 and 15, 2023. Punctuating the conference will be the unveiling of the museum’s newest artefact—a one-of-a-kind model of the Curtiss H-16 flying boat.
- [Aviation and Aerospace Discovery Days at RAMWC](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/aviation-and-aerospace-discovery-days-at-ramwc/) - RAMWC and Winnipeg School Division partner to create awareness for students of careers and opportunities in the aviation and aerospace sector.
- [Check out the winning photo from our first-ever photo contest!](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/national-aviation-day-photo-contest-gallery/) - Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first-ever photography night at the museum for National Aviation Day this past February. View all the entries here!
- [Discover Canada's first helicopter at the Royal Aviation Museum](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/discover-canadas-first-helicopter-at-the-royal-aviation-museum/) - Anyone visiting the Royal Aviation Museum will quickly recognize the Froebe Helicopter as a unique piece of engineering. The fact it was designed and built from scrap parts by three farm boys, without formal engineering training, makes the story that much more inspiring.
- [What's special about February 23? It's National Aviation Day!](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/whats-special-about-february-23-its-national-aviation-day/) - Canada has a history of aviation achievements going back more than 100 years. Join us as we celebrate Canadian aviation history on February 23.
- [Aviation museum memories fuel aspiring engineer](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/aviation-museum-memories-fuel-aspiring-engineer/) - How many of us can say that from a young age, we knew what we wanted to do when we grew up? Aspiring engineer Lauren Maksimovich can. For her, the seed was planted when she visited the Royal Aviation Museum as a child. “I have so many memories from this museum. Sitting in the cockpit
- [Behind the scenes at our new restoration facility](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/behind-the-scenes-at-our-new-restoration-facility/) - Take a look behind the scenes at the Royal Aviation Museum's restoration facility to see what volunteers are working on and what to expect in the coming year!
- [10 events to look forward to in 2023](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/10-events-to-look-forward-to-in-2023/) - We're planning lots of fun events for the coming year! Check out what we've got lined up so far.
- [Through fresh eyes: RAMWC as seen by one of our visitors](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/through-fresh-eyes-ramwc-as-seen-by-one-of-our-visitors/) - Photography is a wonderful medium for showing us familiar things in new ways. For Mohamed Suliman, it also “allows us to see the beauty in front of our eyes.”
- [Top 22 photos of 2022](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/top-22-photos-of-2022/) - What an amazing year it's been! Enjoy some of our favourite photos from 2022.
- [The aerobatic champion that almost wasn't](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/the-aerobatic-champion-that-almost-wasnt/) - Luke Penner is one of the top-ranked aerobatic pilots in North America, but there was a time when self-doubt and anxiety kept him grounded. Luke grew up in a family of pilots. His father, Harvey Penner, founded a flight school in 1972. Both Harvey (Harv) and Luke’s brother Adam were well-known and respected in the
- [My 5 favourite features of the new Royal Aviation Museum](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/my-5-favourite-features-of-the-new-royal-aviation-museum/) - The new Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada is easily one of the best museums in Manitoba, if not in Canada. Discover some of its best features.
- [This GivingTuesday, give the gift of education](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/this-givingtuesday-give-the-gift-of-education/) - Since its inception in 2013, hundreds of millions have participated in GivingTuesday, a global day for good, meant to inspire people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. In 2021, $43.6m was donated online in Canada on GivingTuesday! We had a modest goal of raising $2,000 to fund the development of our new STEM programs. Thanks
- [How to weatherproof a beloved vintage aircraft, the CF-101 Voodoo](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/how-to-weatherproof-a-beloved-vintage-aircraft-the-cf-101-voodoo/) - Back in 2019, exhibit planning was well underway for the new museum and the team had some tough choices to make about what aircraft to highlight and what stories to tell. They ultimately decided the historic McDonnell CF-101 Voodoo would be stationed outside, as the showpiece of Aviation Plaza. Knowing it would be exposed to
- [New STEM programs launch at RAMWC](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/new-stem-programs-launch-at-ramwc/) - It’s a new school year and for us that means the resumption of our popular ‘Take Flight!’ curriculum-based programs. Education programming has been a priority for the Royal Aviation Museum since 2005 and since then, we’ve delivered programming to more than 90,000 students. Building on that success, we’re excited to launch six new programs, five
- [The road to becoming an honorary Snowbird](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/the-road-to-becoming-an-honourary-snowbird/) - On July 6, 2022 I received a very special telephone call. It was Dan Dempsey, a former Solo Pilot and Commanding Officer/Team Lead of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. He wanted to advise me that I had been selected as Honorary Snowbird!
- [An insider look at how we moved our collection of 70,000 artefacts](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/an-insider-look-at-how-we-moved-our-collection-of-70000-artefacts/) - How we moved 70,000 artefacts into our new museum.
- [Celebrating women in aviation for Women's History Month](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/celebrating-women-in-aviation-for-womens-history-month/) - It’s Women’s History Month in Canada! Women have made great strides to achieve representation in the aviation and aerospace industries. It’s important to recognize these trailblazers and heroes for the inspiration they’ve sparked in others. In a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, Justin Trudeau acknowledges, “Throughout our history, women have played an invaluable role
- [A new museum, a new approach](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/a-new-museum-a-new-approach/) - This past summer, our President and CEO—and interim Curator—Terry Slobodian, was asked to present at annual conference of the International Association of Transport and Communication Museums (IATM) in Prague. The proposed topics were audience diversification and making the museum relevant to new visitors, two goals Terry has worked tirelessly toward since joining the museum in
- [Royal Aviation Museum excited to welcome the A-26B Invader on October 22, 2022](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/royal-aviation-museum-excited-to-welcome-the-a-26b-invader/) - Arriving October 22 at 11 am and bringing our on-site aircraft total to 25, we’re excited to welcome the eye-catching Douglas A-26B Invader. Purchased by Ross Robinson in 2007, this aircraft, C-GWLT, has a storied history dating back to 1944. Manufactured towards the end of WWII, the Invader—sometimes called the “Badass Invader”—was used extensively during
- [Advancing Reconciliation at RAMWC](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/advancing-reconciliation-at-ramwc/) - In the 1920s, bush pilots began flying into northern Canada in search of natural resources like lumber and minerals. The arrival of aviation in the North would have long-lasting impacts—both good and bad—on the Indigenous peoples of the region. The advent of aviation allowed for delivery of groceries, mail, and life-saving medications to northern communities.
- [Our Royal memories](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/our-royal-memories/) - The passing of Queen Elizabeth II earlier this month was a surprise to many and we have great sympathy for her family and those around the world who revered her and feel the loss. The Queen showed remarkable commitment during her reign of more than 70 years as Head of State. It’s clear that she
- [Meet our newest arrival: The Lockheed L-10A Electra](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/meet-our-newest-arrival-the-lockheed-l-10a-electra/) - Our museum got a little bit shinier when earlier this month we welcomed the Lockheed L-10A Electra, CF-TCC, donated to us by Air Canada in celebration of its 85th anniversary. Its all-metal body, polished to a high shine courtesy of museum volunteers, glistened in the morning light as the aircraft taxied into Aviation Plaza on
- [RAMWC mourns the loss of Whit Petch, museum's lead  architect](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/ramwc-mourns-the-loss-of-whit-petch-museums-lead-architect/) - We were deeply saddened this week to hear of the sudden passing of Whit Petch, Principle of Reich & Petch Architects Inc., and the Lead Museum Architect for our new Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada facility. Whit was a key leader in the development of our new Museum from the initial Concept and Operating
- [A heroic rescue in the wilderness of northwestern Ontario](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/a-heroic-rescue-in-the-wilderness-of-northwestern-ontario/) - Felixstowe F.3 was a WWI-era British military flying boat, one in a series designed by Lieutenant Commander John Cyril Porte at Royal Naval Air Station, Felixstowe, Suffolk for long-range maritime patrols[1]. Following the First World War, in 1920 Britain presented Canada with an Imperial Gift of 100 surplus military aircraft, including eleven Felixstowe F.3s. During
- [85 years of history will be landing at RAMWC with arrival of Lockheed L-10A Electra](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/85-years-of-history-will-be-landing-at-ramwc-with-arrival-of-lockheed-l-10a-electra/) - (WINNIPEG, MB – September 2, 2022) – The Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada is excited to add the Lockheed L-10A Electra, CF-TCC, to its permanent collection. The aircraft is being donated by Air Canada in celebration of its 85th anniversary and will arrive September 7, 2022 during a special event. One of the first
- [A fun family day at the museum](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/a-fun-family-day-at-the-museum/) - Nik Rave of Rave Photo recently visited the museum with his children and shared these lovely photos with us. Enjoy!
- [Is the de Havilland Canada Beaver the best bush plane ever built?](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/is-the-de-havilland-canada-beaver-the-best-bush-plane-ever-built/) - Anyone successful will tell you that one of the keys to success is understanding your audience. De Havilland Canada understood this and subsequently developed “the best bush plane ever built,” as it’s so often been called. In 1946, de Havilland Canada sent out a survey to a group of approximately 50 pilots asking them what
- [Bellanca Aircruiser Restoration Nearly Complete Thanks to Historic Photographs](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/story/bellanca-aircruiser-restoration-nearly-complete-thanks-to-historic-photographs/) - With the re-opening of the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada set for spring 2022, a lot of prep work is taking place. While the museum was being constructed, the archives were put into temporary storage in Magellan Aerospace and have recently been moved into the museum’s off-site storage. Currently, inventory is being conducted by
- [Our new home, one year later](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/our-new-home-one-year-later/) - For nearly 15 years, the founders and key stakeholders of the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada dreamt of a brand-new space to call home. A modern museum in which to tell stories of Canada’s aviation and aerospace heritage while providing an environment to inspire future generations of aviators and innovators. A place for education,
- [Royal Aviation Museum commemorates heroic rescue and takes steps toward reconciliation](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/royal-aviation-museum-commemorates-heroic-rescue-and-takes-steps-toward-reconciliation/) - (WINNIPEG, MB – July 27, 2022) – In a step toward its commitment to meaningful Truth and Reconciliation, the Royal Aviation Museum has identified two Indigenous leaders in a set of 100-year-old photos that document a heroic story of rescue and repair during the early years of Canadian aviation. The museum is commemorating the 100th
- [RAMWC welcomes three new board members](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/ramwc-welcomes-three-new-board-members/) - We're very pleased to announce the appointment of three new board members as of May 25, 2022: Patricia Gair, Peggy May, and Martha Ford. Peggy May is a strategic leader with expertise in piloting organizations and delivering on the mission, vision, and values of the organizations to which she has been responsible. She excels at
- [Meet our mascot, Hobbs!](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/meet-our-mascot-hobbs/) - We’re very excited to introduce you to our brand-new mascot, Hobbs the Bear. Why ‘Hobbs’? The name was inspired by a decorated Canadian pilot named Basil Deacon Hobbs who lived from 1894 to 1963 and is a favourite of our CEO, Terry Slobodian. In 1917, pilot Basil Hobbs became one of the few Canadians to
- [RAMWC receives funding through PrairiesCan for exhibit development](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/ramwc-receives-funding-for-exhibit-development-through-prairiescan/) - (Above image: Honourable Jim Carr, RAMWC President & CEO Terry Slobodian, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Terry Duguid) Thanks to funding from Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada (RAMWC) has received $500,000 for exhibit development. On June 10, 2022, Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to
- [2,300 STUDENTS, 50 SCHOOLS, 26 DAYS](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/2300-students-50-schools-26-days/) - Our 'Take Flight!' curriculum-based education programs were incredibly popular when our museum was on Ferry Road, so offering them at our new location was a high priority. On May 25, just four days after our grand opening, we welcomed our first group of students from Poplar Grove School, nearly four hours away from the museum.
- [Royal Aviation Museum honour victims of 1972 Linwood Street tragedy](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/royal-aviation-museum-honour-victims-of-1972-linwood-street-tragedy/) - (WINNIPEG, MB – June 24, 2022) – 50 years after a plane carrying residential school children crashed on Linwood Street in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada (RAMWC) is erecting a monument in their honour. On June 24, 1972, a plane carrying eight students attending residential schools in Stonewall and Portage la
- [Fun-filled grand opening weekend](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/fun-filled-grand-opening-weekend/) - After a long, three-year closure, we finally opened the doors of our new museum on May 21, 2022. It was wonderful to welcome visitors into our new facility and to see the joy and awe on their faces. Thank you to our amazing team of volunteers and staff who made the weekend a success, and
- [A new chapter for an iconic Winnipeg museum](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/a-new-chapter-for-an-iconic-winnipeg-museum/) - Even before its establishment as a city, Winnipeg was the epicentre of trade and commerce for Indigenous nations and travelers headed for all points north, south, east, and west. When air travel landed in Western Canada in the 1920s, Winnipeg continued as a gateway for development, eventually becoming the operational headquarters for each of Canada’s
- [Royal Aviation Museum announces new $750,000 matching grant from the Richardson Foundation](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/royal-aviation-museum-announces-new-750000-matching-grant-from-the-richardson-foundation/) - [Winnipeg, MB – May 2, 2022] – With its new museum opening later this month, the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada (RAMWC) has the runway in sight, thanks to a new $750,000 matching gift from the Richardson Foundation. “We are asking the entire community to join us for our final approach,” said Terry Slobodian,
- [Standards](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/logos-2/) - The new Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada has defined a set of beliefs and behaviours to reinforce among its target audiences. When everyone believes in the purpose, vision and values, it creates an authentic brand experience. DOWNLOAD PDF
- [Celebrated Canadian artist Jim Bruce donates three original aircraft paintings to RAMWC](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/celebrated-canadian-artist-jim-bruce-donates-three-original-aircraft-paintings-to-ramwc/) - It's an exciting week at the Royal Aviation Museum! We received three beautiful paintings to add to our collection, generously donated by Jim Bruce, a wonderful Canadian artist known for his aircraft paintings. Jim originally trained to be a draftsperson and worked for MacDonald Brothers Aircraft in Winnipeg. He soon moved over to Trans-Canada Air
- [New Era for Beloved Manitoba Museum Arrives May Long Weekend](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/new-era-for-beloved-manitoba-museum-arrives-may-long-weekend/) - As temperatures rise this spring, Manitobans will have an exciting new attraction to explore. Slated to open over the May long weekend of 2022, the newly rebuilt Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada (RAMWC) is excited to welcome visitors to its state-of-the-art facility.
- [If you get a chance to visit the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada, jump on it](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/if-you-get-a-chance-to-visit-the-royal-aviation-museum-of-western-canada-jump-on-it/) - Winnipeg Free Press article by Scott Fielding, November 30, 2021 I was fortunate to get a sneak peak at this world-class facility prior to its March 2022 opening thanks to a tour organized by Kristi Meek and the Assiniboia Chamber of Commerce. Featuring 22 aircraft and a rich selection of artifacts and galleries that highlight
- [One of Canada’s largest collections of aviation history coming to life at YWG](https://www.waa.ca/en/newsroom/view/147/one-of-canadas-largest-collections-of-aviation-history-coming-to-life-at-ywg/#new_tab) - Winnipeg Airports Authority article, November 3, 2021
- [Logos](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/logos/) - Royal Aviation Museum logos. DOWNLOAD ZIP
- ["Birthplace of the Air Force in Manitoba"](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Victoria-Beach-Herald-Article-July-16-2021.pdf#new_tab) - Marking 1921 Opening of Victoria Beach Air Station Victoria Beach Herald article by Hedley Auld
- [Victoria Beach Air Station - 100 Years Ago](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/100-Years-Ago-1921-Manitoba-Free-Press-Article.pdf#new_tab) - Marking 100 years since the opening of Victoria Beach Air Station Manitoba Free Press Article from July 16, 1921
- [Lovingly restored aircraft prepares for landing](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/WPG-Free-Press-Article-June-30-2021-Starfighter.pdf#new_tab) - CF-104 Starfighter finds new home Winnipeg Free Press article by Staff Report Katlyn Streilein
- [CJNU Interview with Terry Slobodian](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/cjnu-interview-with-terry-slobodian/) - Check out this interview that Terry Slobodian, President & CEO RAMWC had on CJNU July 12th, 2021.
- [Navigating A New Future For The Past](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/navigating-a-new-future-for-the-past/) - By Alan Small, Winnipeg Free Press The Royal Aviation Museum of Wester Canada will take "straighten up and fly right," to a whole new level when it reopens early in 2022. The museum, which was founded in 1974, unveiled a new logo Monday and a new philosophy that will become part of the exhibits at
- [Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada Lands a New Look](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/royal-aviation-museum-of-western-canada-lands-a-new-look/) - (WINNIPEG, MB – March 22, 2021) – With the grand opening of its beautiful new facility slated for early 2022, the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada (RAMWC) has unveiled sleek new branding and an equally impressive new website. Designed by Winnipeg creative agency, Relish New Brand Experience, the museum's new logo draws inspiration from
- [Volunteers - Join the Crew!](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/volunteers-join-the-crew/) - Volunteers have always been an integral part of the Royal Aviation Museum community. During the Museum's closure to the public, while the funds were being raised for the new facility, there have been fewer ways for volunteers to engage with the Museum. However, now that construction is underway the volunteer program is gearing up and
- [A fond farewell to Hangar T-2](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/a-fond-farewell-to-hangar-t-2/) - Wheels Up! Gala Dinner Committee It was fitting that the last special event in Hangar T-2, the museum’s home for the past 34 years, was the 2018 Wheel’s Up! Gala on Saturday, October 20. The gala was attended by dozens of long-term partners, supporters, donors, members, and volunteers who have contributed to the success of
- [Packing up the RAMWC](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/packing-up-the-ramwc/) - The airplanes, artifacts, and archives of the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada are all packed up and safely in storage. It was a major undertaking (to say the least) and could not have been completed without the museum’s employees, volunteers, and many friends who stepped in to offer space and services. We thought we’d
- [Not Just a Museum](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/not-just-a-museum/) - By Helen Halliday, President and Chief Executive Officer, Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada “The new facilities will be more than a building. The museum will represent repayment of a debt that this community owes pioneers of air travel and will represent our dedication to the future of aviation. In short, it will enshrine our
- [Anniapik Weetaltuk, The Story of Canada’s First Indigenous Flight Attendant](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/anniapik-weetaltuk-the-story-of-canadas-first-indigenous-flight-attendant/) - By Aine Dolin Ann Weetaltuk became Canada’s first Indigenous flight attendant when she was hired by Manitoba-based TransAir in 1958. Ann made a habit of breaking boundaries, both as a woman and as a person of indigenous ancestry, throughout her long and varied career. Some of our readers may even remember flying with Weetaltuk on
- [Government of Canada supports construction of new Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada facility](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/government-of-canada-supports-construction-of-new-royal-aviation-museum-of-western-canada-facility/) - Winnipeg, Manitoba, July 23, 2019—Investing in cultural and historical infrastructure plays an important role in developing dynamic communities, promoting tourism and preserving Canada’s heritage. Today, the Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of International Trade Diversification, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, announced $8.8 million in funding for a new two-storey
- [Sneak peak of the new Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/sneak-peak-of-the-new-royal-aviation-museum-of-western-canada/) - As we head into spring and Manitobans looking forward to summer vacation, we’ll be looking forward to seeing construction of our new museum begin! The first shovel will hit the ground on May 1, signifying the official start of seeing our brand new, state-of-the-art Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada come to life. Here’s a
- [Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada signs construction contract with PCL](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/royal-aviation-museum-of-western-canada-signs-construction-contract-with-pcl/) - The Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada is pleased to announce that PCL was the winning construction firm that will build its new 86,000 square foot home in time for a late 2021 opening. With this milestone met, the Museum is set to break ground this spring and will be located adjacent to the Richardson
- [Museum Breaks Ground on New State-of-the-Art Facility](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/museum-breaks-ground-on-new-state-of-the-art-facility/) - Winnipeg, Manitoba (May 1, 2020) - The Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada is very pleased to share that the construction of its new home is commencing on the campus of the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport, at 2088 Wellington Avenue. Having finalized a long-term (56 year) lease deal with the Winnipeg Airports Authority in
- [Annual Report 2019](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/annual-report-2019/) - Members of the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada will be attending a virtual Special Meeting and AGM on Wednesday, May 27 at 7:00pm and 7:15pm respectively. The Annual Report can be seen by downloading a pdf of the document here - Annual Report 2019
- [Province Announces Endowment Fund for Signature Museums](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/province-announces-endowment-fund-for-signature-museums/) - The Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada was thrilled to learn that the Province of Manitoba would be providing a new endowment fund that will help make the Royal Aviation Museum financially sustainable into the future. On Friday, July 17, 2020 during a media conference at the St. Boniface Museum, Sport, Culture and Heritage
- [Construction On Museum More than 50% Done](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/construction-on-museum-more-than-50-done-2/) - Winnipeg, Manitoba (November 26, 2020) - The Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada is very pleased to share that the construction of its new building is more than 50% complete, and despite pandemic restrictions the project is currently on time and on budget. Exhibition development is well under way, and we are anticipating a soft

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- [Corporate Memberships](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/support-us/corporate-support/) - WHY CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP MATTERS Corporate membership at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada is an investment in education, workforce development, and the future of Canada’s aerospace sector. The Museum plays a unique role in introducing young people to the possibilities of flight. Since opening in 2022, more than 40,000 students have participated in our STEM programming,
- [Accountability](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/about/accountability/) - We will be responsible to our customers, members, founders, donors, funders, partners, employees, and volunteers in all decisions and actions. STATEMENTS & REPORTS Annual Reports ANNUAL REPORT 2024 PDF ANNUAL REPORT 2023 PDF ANNUAL REPORT 2022 PDF ANNUAL REPORT 2021 PDF ANNUAL REPORT 2020 PDF ANNUAL REPORT 2019 PDF ANNUAL REPORT 2018 PDF ANNUAL REPORT
- [2026 Summer Education Programs](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/education/springbreakprograms/) - The Royal Aviation Museum is pleased to offer the following programs for summer 2026. (July -August)These are available for Day Cares, Camps, Homeschool groups and Private School Groups. AVAILABLE PROGRAMS INCLUDE ARTEMIS SPLASHDOWN (Kindergarten - Grade 6) How do astronauts get home safely from space? In this hands-on activity, junior engineers will work together to
- [PHOTOGRAPHY NIGHT 2026](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/programs-events/aviationimagingnight2026/) - RAMWC Photo Contest Winners Announced! Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2026 Photo Contest. We were truly impressed by both the number of entries and the quality of submissions this year. The creativity, perspective, and passion on display made this one of our strongest contests to date. We are incredibly grateful to all
- [News & Stories](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/news-stories/) - NEWS & STORIES Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Voices from the Hangar A 2016 walk through northern aviation memory with Gord Emberley and Keith Olson In 2016, inside an off-site storage facility of the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada, two of the museum’s founding figures walked slowly between aircraft components, salvaged … READ MORE TAGS:
- [Birthday Parties](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/bookings-rentals/birthday-parties/) - Looking for a fun way to celebrate your child’s birthday? The Royal Aviation Museum offers a unique venue to host your high-flying celebration! General Info Birthday parties are subject to a maximum of 25 people. Parties must be booked at least 3 weeks prior to the party date All birthday party bookings are 2 hours
- [Into the Blue Gala](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/preservation-ball-2025/) - SAVE THE DATE Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 Sign Up for Updates OCTOBER 18, 2025 RECAP The Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada wishes to thank all the sponsors, donors, attendees, volunteers, and auction supporters who helped make the 2025 Preservation Ball a remarkable success. Together, your generosity raised more than $400,000 in support of the
- [Teacher Appreciation Night](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/education/teacher-appreciation-night/) - Educator Open House at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada Join us for a relaxed after-hours evening dedicated to celebrating teachers and educators. Teacher Appreciation Night is designed as an informal open house—part social gathering, part behind-the-scenes introduction to the Museum and the programming we offer. Enjoy curated appetizers, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic refreshments
- [Our Team](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/about/our-team/) - Our dedicated team works hard to ensure that the mission and vision of the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada are followed. Peter George President & CEO James Mitchell Director of Marketing & Creative Services Dave Atkinson Operations Coordinator Tallia Penner Project Coordinator Mila Monjaraz Fundraising & Development Coordinator Grace Gao Administrative Assistant Brianne Vielfaure
- [Donate](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/support-us/donate/) - We're on a mission to educate, inspire, and entertain. When our founders set out on this journey, they were driven to preserve the history of bush flying in western and northern Canada. The museum they ended up building is so much greater in scope. They amassed a staggering collection that includes bush planes, military aircraft,
- [FAQ](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/about/faq/) - A helpful selection of answers to some of our most commonly asked questions. Can’t find the answer to your question? Feel free to reach out and contact us What are your hours? We’re open 10 am – 5 pm, 7 days a week. For a complete list of possible closures or holiday hours CLICK HERE How
- [Education Donors](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/education/education-donors/) - Education Donors YOUR SUPPORTFUELS OUR FUTURE Generous donations from individuals, corporations, foundations, and all levels of Government have fuelled our mission. The Royal Aviation Museum extends thanks to all the donors and sponsors of our educational programming. $50,000+ *Anonymous Donor CIBC The Tallman Family Tannis Richardson $10,000+ Blain King Steve Kroft Cori D. Simms Charlie
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## Aircraft

- [Junkers F-13. CF-ALX](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/aircraft/junkers-f-13-cf-alx/) - The Junkers F-13 first took to the skies on June 25, 1919. Widely regarded as the world’s first all-metal commercial aircraft, it represented a revolutionary departure from the wood-and-canvas biplanes that defined early aviation. Designed by Hugo Junkers, it featured his trademark corrugated duralumin alloy skin, offering strength, lightness, and durability. The semi-open cockpit seated
- [de Havilland Fox Moth CF-BNP](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/aircraft/de-havilland-fox-moth/) - Our gallery proudly features a replica of the iconic DHC-83 Fox Moth in the historic livery of CF-BNP. First conceived by the British aviation manufacturer de Havilland in late 1931, the Fox Moth was designed to be light, compact, economical, and reliable. It quickly proved itself in Canada’s rugged north as a remarkably capable bush
- [Canadair F-86 Sabre Mk. 6](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/aircraft/canadair-f-86-sabre-mk-6/) - Learn all about our Canadair Sabre Mk. 6, the aircraft that launched Canada into the jet age.
- [Ju 52/1m, CF-ARM (RETROFIT)](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/aircraft/ju-52-1m-cf-arm-retrofit/) - FROM A SINGLE PLANE operation started in 1926, Western Canada Airways Limited had expanded regular passenger and cargo service to almost every corner of the nation by 1929. However, the heavy drilling equipment needed by the booming north-western Ontario mining industry required something sturdier than the company’s wood and fabric aircraft. Western Canada Airways President
- [Canadian Airways Limited Stinson SR-8CM Reliant CF-AZV](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/aircraft/canadian-airways-limited-stinson-sr-8cm-reliant-cf-azv/) - IF AIRCRAFT COULD speak, Stinson SR-8CM, CF-AZV, would recount memories spanning almost three decades that involve numerous owners, operators, maintenance staff, and places it has visited. The stories are many. Originally purchased in 1936 by Canadian Airways, this workhorse of a bush plane was registered to Canadian Pacific Airlines in 1942. The Stinson Reliant was
- [Bristol Freighter, CF-WAE](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/aircraft/bristol-freighter-cf-wae/) - The 170 MK 31 Freighter was designed and built as a military transport aircraft and was always considered to be "just a little on the ugly side."
- [Fokker Universal, G-CAJD "The Ghost of Charron Lake"](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/aircraft/fokker-universal-g-cajd-the-ghost-of-charron-lake/) - The Fokker Universal was the first aircraft type purchased by James Armstrong Richardson’s Western Canada Airways Ltd. (WCA; later Canadian Airways Ltd. (CAL)) after its founding in 1926. Featuring a rugged, easy-to-maintain wood and steel-tube structure, the aircraft was ideal for operations in northern Canada. However, while passengers and cargo flew in an enclosed cabin,
- [Canadair CL-114 Tutor RCAF #114004](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/aircraft/canadair-cl-114-tutor-rcaf-114004/) - Introduced in 1960, the Tutor was designed by Canadair to serve as the Canadian Forces’ primary jet trainer. Powered by a single turbojet engine, the aircraft features docile handling characteristics and side-by-side seating with tandem controls for a student and instructor. The Tutor was officially adopted by the Canadian Forces in 1963. 190 were built
- [Douglas A-26B Invader, C-GWLT](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/aircraft/douglas-a-26b-invader-c-gwlt/) - Introduced by Douglas Aircraft in 1943, the A-26 Invader was designed as a light bomber and ground-attack aircraft, filling a similar role as its contemporaries, the North American B-25 Mitchell, Douglas A-20 Havoc, and Martin B-26 Marauder. (To avoid confusion with the latter, the Invader was given an “A” designation for “Attack” instead of “B”
- [Canadair CL-84 Dynavert](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/aircraft/cl-84-dynavert/) - IN 1956, Canadair’s chief designer, Frederick Phillips, proposed a radically new airplane design. With the help of Latvian-born designer Karlis Irbitis, the world’s first successful tilt-wing aircraft was created. It was called the CL-84. It was capable of taking off and landing like a helicopter and, by changing the position of its wings and engines
- [Bellanca Aircruiser, CF-AWR: Eldorado Radium Silver Express](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/aircraft/bellanca-aircruiser-cf-awr-eldorado-radium-silver-express/) - IN THE LATE 1920S, Eldorado Gold Mines Limited opened the world's second uranium oxide mine at Port Radium, Northwest Territories, and a refinery at Port Hope, Ontario, for radium. The world price of radium, which was used in cancer treatment, was US$50,000 per gram or, taking inflation into account, about US$500,000 today. The firm's biggest
- [Lockheed L10A Electra CF-TCC](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/aircraft/lockheed-l10a-electra-cf-tcc/) - The early 1930s saw a revolution in commercial aviation as aircraft companies began introducing all-metal cantilever monoplanes - sleek, modern designs which promised to make safe, reliable, and profitable passenger airline service a viable reality. First out of the gate were the Boeing Model 247 and Douglas DC-2, which stunned the world in 1934 by
- [De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver Mk I C-FMAA](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/aircraft/de-havilland-canada-dhc-2-beaver-mk-i-c-fmaa/) - THE DE HAVILLAND BEAVER was designed and built in Canada and first flew on August 16, 1947. It is an all-metal bush plane operable on skis, wheels, or floats and was the world's first aircraft designed specifically for short takeoff and landing (STOL), making it ideal in bush conditions. Its exceptional performance and rugged reliability
- [Beechcraft CT-134 Musketeer](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/aircraft/beechcraft-ct-134-musketeer/) - During the Second World War, trainee fighter pilots received primary flight training in the de Havilland Tiger Moth biplane before moving on to the more advanced North American Harvard. In 1948, both aircraft were replaced in RCAF service by the DHC-1 Chipmunk, the first aircraft entirely designed and produced by de Havilland Canada. Following the
- [Fokker Super Universal CF-AAM](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/aircraft/fokker-super-universal-cf-aam/) - Introduced in 1928, the Super Universal was an improvement on the older Fokker Universal. Featuring an enclosed cockpit for the pilot, a strong, unbraced cantilever wing, and a more powerful engine, it was able to carry nearly 50 percent more cargo. With its rugged steel-tube construction and robust fixed landing gear, the Super Universal proved
- [Canadian Vickers Vedette Mk V (Replica), CF-MAG](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/aircraft/canadair-vickers-vedette-mk-v-replica-cf-mag/) - Custom Built for Northern Flight THE CANADIAN VICKERS VEDETTE was the first military aircraft designed and manufactured in Canada and it played an important role for the Royal Canadian Air Force and government in the 1920s. Finding a Vedette for the museum collection was high on the wish list for the founders of the Royal
- [Schweizer SGU-2-22E C-FACL](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/aircraft/schweizer-glider-c-facl/) - Schweizer SGU-2-22E C-FACL - Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada
- [North American NA-64 Yale RCAF #3430](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/aircraft/waco-sesquiplane-cf-ays-2-2/) - The Yale was part of a long series of successful training aircraft produced by North American Aviation, including the more famous Harvard. Unlike the Harvard, the Yale featured fixed landing gear and a less powerful engine, making it cheaper to manufacture and easier for novice pilots to fly. The Yale’s name came from the British
- [Waco Sesquiplane CF-AYS](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/aircraft/waco-sesquiplane-cf-ays/) - Waco (pronounced “Wah-co”) YKC-S CF-AYS was produced by the Weaver Aircraft Company in Lorain. Ohio. One of the smaller bush-planes to fly in north-western Canada, it is a good example of a sesquiplane - a type of biplane where the lower wing is significantly smaller than the upper (the term itself meaning “one-and-a-half wings”). While
- [Fairchild FC-71C CF-AKT](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/aircraft/fairchild-fc-71c-cf-akt/) - Sherman Fairchild became interested in aircraft while working as an aerial surveyor with his company Fairchild Aircraft Ltd. located in Longueuil, Quebec. Fairchild found the aircraft available in the early 1920s unsuitable for use in remote areas due to their open cockpits and a lack of accommodation for bulky camera equipment. To remedy this, Fairchild
- [Canadair CF-104 Starfighter 12703](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/aircraft/cf-104-canadair-starfighter-12703/) - The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter is a single-engine, supersonic interceptor developed by Lockheed for the United States Air Force and subsequently produced under licence by U.S. allies worldwide for military purposes. The Canadair CF-104 Starfighter (CL-90) was a modified version of the Lockheed F-104, built under licence in Canada by Canadair Ltd. at Cartierville, Quebec. On
- [Vickers Viscount VC2 (Model 757) CF-THS](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/aircraft/vickers-viscount-vc2-model-757-cf-ths/) - THE VICKERS VISCOUNT became the world’s first turboprop airliner and first turbine-powered aircraft to enter scheduled service in North America. Its initial flight took place on July 16, 1948. Built by Vickers Armstrong, Trans-Canada Air Lines purchased 51 Viscounts from the plant in Weybridge, Surrey, England, between December 6, 1954, and May 2, 1959. These
- [McDonnell F-101B (CF-101) Voodoo](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/aircraft/mcdonnell-f-101b-cf-101-voodoo/) - THE MCDONNELL F-101B (CF-101) Voodoo was a supersonic, all-weather interceptor employed by the Royal Canadian Air Force starting in 1961. In its day, the Voodoo could zoom higher, faster and further and intercept an enemy sooner than any other aircraft. It also had more “kill” potential than any of its contemporaries. The Voodoo’s primary armament
- [Avro Canada VZ-9 Avrocar (Replica)](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/aircraft/avro-canada-vz-9-avrocar-replica/) - Avrocar: Canada’s Flying Saucer Project IN 1953, the Royal Canadian Air Force and British Intelligence held a top-secret meeting in West Germany to investigate an enduring aviation myth. A German engineer claimed to have worked on a flying saucer for the Luftwaffe between 1944 and 1945. Avro Canada’s chief designer, John Frost, also attended the
- [Bristol Aerospace Black Brant IV B Sounding Rocket (Replica)](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/aircraft/bristol-aerospace-black-brant-iv-b-sounding-rocket-replica/) - IN THE AFTERMATH of the Second World War, major military overhaul contracts, which had previously bolstered the air industry, began to dry up. Like Winnipeg’s Bristol Aerospace, many large companies would have to break into new markets or face drastic downsizing of production and staff. Bristol General Manager Murray Auld sought to use Manitoba’s unique
- [De Havilland Tiger Moth, RCAF 1122 / CF-COU](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/aircraft/de-havilland-tiger-moth-rcaf-1122-cf-cou/) - THERE WERE 1,600 de Havilland Tiger Moths built in Canada during World War II. The Canadian Moth–the DH-82C–received some 60 design modifications from the British DH-82A to accommodate Canada’s extremely cold winters and to enable it to operate more effectively. The cold-weather modifications included an ingenious sliding canopy arrangement that could be partially or entirely
- [Fairchild Canada Super 71, CF-AUJ](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/aircraft/fairchild-canada-super-71-cf-auj/) - THE FAIRCHILD SUPER 71 is a parasol-mounted, high-wing monoplane cargo transport built by Fairchild Aircraft Ltd. (Canada). The Super 71 was an entirely new design in its time and the first “purpose-built” civilian bush plane for use in remote and northern locales in Canada. In 1933, Fairchild Aircraft Ltd. undertook a study of new designs
- [Froebe Helicopter](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/aircraft/froebe-helicopter/) - Doug, Nic and Theodore Froebe moved to Homewood, Manitoba, in 1921. Having a keen interest in aviation at an early age, the brothers educated themselves by reading flight manuals and aviation magazines such as Mechanics Illustrated. In 1933, they rebuilt a Barling NB3 and later constructed a Heath Parasol airplane from a home-built kit. This

## Artefact

- [Mannifrank Brown’s Mae West Life Preserver](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/artefact/mannifrank-browns-mae-west-life-preserver/) - On D-DAY, June 6, 1944, Wing Commander Mannifrank Brown and the men from Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) No. 127 Wing received their life preservers before crossing the English Channel towards Juno Beach, on the north coast of France. The life jackets were commonly seen on Allied soldiers during the Second World War and were
- [Mannifrank Brown’s Second World War Helmet](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/artefact/mannifrank-browns-second-world-war-helmet/) - At the start of the Second World War in 1939, Canadian bush pilot Mannifrank Brown enlisted as a flight instructor with the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. By June 1943, he was transferred overseas as an instructor for the 2nd Tactical Air Force, consisting of British Royal Air Force and Royal Canadian Air Force service
- [Blow Pot](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/artefact/blow-pot-1/) - During the 1920s, bush pilots needed to heat the oil in engines on their planes using an open flame torch called a blow pot. Before take off in subzero temperatures, pilots placed the blow pot under the engine block, then covered the engine with a tarp to trap the heat. Heating an engine with a
- [Bush Pilot’s Axe](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/artefact/bush-pilots-axe/) - It is common for bush pilots to carry an axe in their airplanes. An axe could be life-saving, such as when a stranded pilot needs wood to build a fire Museum founder Gordon Emberley used this axe to measure the thickness of ice by chopping a hole and using the numbers on the handle to
- [Trans-Canada Air Lines Lighter](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/artefact/trans-canada-air-lines-lighter/) - Flying aboard the Vickers Viscount in the 1950s and 60s was a luxury experience for passengers who enjoyed full steak dinners, large windows, and tons of legroom. In that era, smoking was permitted in passenger planes. To promote a relaxing in-flight experience, Trans-Canada Air Lines (TCA) provided complimentary lighters to passengers.
- [Fokker Super Universal Airplane Model (G-CASK)](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/artefact/fokker-super-universal-airplane-model/) - A beautifully detailed model of a Fokker Super Universal. The real G-CASK was registered to Western Canada Airways Ltd. and flown by famed bush pilots Punch Dickins and Walter Gilbert. The first to fly the entire length of the Mackenzie River and over the north magnetic pole, G-CASK was Canada’s most famous airplane of the

## Past Projects

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## Stories

- [Me, my dad, and the Voodoo](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/story/me-my-dad-and-the-voodoo/) - Words by Mike Maskell, photo by David Lipnowski My association with aviation goes back, way back to when I was a young boy growing up in New Brunswick. My father was a mechanic on various aircraft with the Royal Canadian Air Force and I had plenty of exposure to aviation. On many occasions, I would
- [Bellanca Aircruiser Restoration Nearly Complete Thanks to Historic Photographs](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/story/bellanca-aircruiser-restoration-nearly-complete-thanks-to-historic-photographs/) - With the re-opening of the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada set for spring 2022, a lot of prep work is taking place. While the museum was being constructed, the archives were put into temporary storage in Magellan Aerospace and have recently been moved into the museum’s off-site storage. Currently, inventory is being conducted by
- [Invention](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/story/invention/) - In the summer of 1983, I invented this unique product, and in 1985 I sketched it on paper and took these product sketches to the Technology Centre on Lagimodiere Ave (Hwy 59) across from the mint and showed an engineer named Christina my sketches of mankind ability to fly with a bird type mechanical flipping
- [Bob Starratt and the Red Lake Gold Rush](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/story/bob-starratt-and-the-red-lake-gold-rush/) - When Robert Starratt arrived at Hudson, Ontario, with his wife Iris and their children in April 1926, the town was little more than a train station isolated in the forests of northern Ontario. Gold, tons of it, had been discovered the previous year, locked in the 2.5 billion-year-old rock of the Canadian Shield and thousands
- [Konnie Johannesson - Winnipeg's Golden Boy](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/story/konnie-johannesson-winnipegs-golden-boy/) - The first airplane to fly over Winnipeg took off from the Dufferin Avenue fairground on a July afternoon in 1911. Among the observers was 14 year old Konrad Johannesson. Konnie, as he was known to friends, snuck away from the crowd to get a close look at the Curtiss Pusher ‘flying machine’ and, before he
- [From Scrap Metal to Simulators](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/story/from-scrap-metal-to-simulators/) - The roar of the engine of a T6 Harvard was filling the sky while it was flying loops high above the neighbourhood. On the ground, a young boy ran to his grandfather’s house, grabbed his binoculars, and somehow managed to climb onto the roof to look at the plane. As he was laying there for
- [Elsie MacGill - Queen of the Hurricanes](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/story/elsie-macgill/) - Elisabeth ‘Elsie’ MacGill was determined for a career in aviation from the start. Beginning her studies in the 1920s, she became the first woman in Canada to graduate with an electrical engineering degree, and would go on to be first woman in the world to graduate with a master’s in aeronautical engineering. When MacGill was
- [Anniapik Weetaltuk - The story of Canada’s first Indigenous Flight Attendant](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/story/anniapik-weetaltuk/) - Ann Weetaltuk became Canada’s first Indigenous flight attendant when she was hired by Manitoba-based TransAir in 1958. Ann made a habit of breaking boundaries, both as a woman and as a person of indigenous ancestry, throughout her long and varied career. Some of our readers may even remember flying with Weetaltuk on TransAir Mainline flights
- [The Plane that Started it All](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/story/the-plane-that-started-it-all/) - “What happened to the Vedette? Are there still any flying?” This single inquiry by founder Doug Emberley around the family’s dinner table set off a chain of events that led to the creation of the Western Canada Aviation Museum, the precursor to our Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada. Finding a Vickers Vedette was high
- [Carrier Pigeons](https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/story/carrier-pigeons/) - Winging it in the Uncharted North: A Pilot’s Communications Lifeline At the Civil Government Air Ops Vedette bases in Lac du Bonnet, Victoria Beach, or La Ronge in the 1920s, working side-by-side with the pilots was a full-time pigeoneer, tending to a house-full of homing pigeons. Often, the pigeon house was the first permanent structure

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