Comox Air Force Museum

Région touristique : Comox Valley-Vancouver Island

The museum contains a history of Canadian military aviation, both nationally and locally, in its evolution from the Royal Flying Corps to Air Command of the Canadian Forces. The Museum focuses on the heritage of 19 Wing Comox and its resident squadrons, as well as West Coast Air Force aviation.

Renseignements sur les collections

The museum contains a history of Canadian military aviation, both nationally and locally, in its evolution from the Royal Flying Corps to Air Command of the Canadian Forces. The short-lived years of the Canadian Air Force (1918-1924) and the glory years of the Royal Canadian Air Force (1924-1968) are also chronicled. On display are uniforms, log books, aircraft seats, models, First World War flying jackets and a myriad of other historical artifacts, some of significant value.

Exhibits reflect the heritage, traditions and progress of Canadian Forces Base Comox; periodically highlights moments in RCAF history and West coast aviation in the feature gallery

Also, the museum includes an extensive reference library, including unique photos and an broad collection of peridodicals.

Archives

The museum includes an extensive reference library, including unique photos and an broad collection of peridodicals.

Prints and Drawings • Manuscripts • Films and Videos • Photographs • Textual Records

Arts décoratifs

Costumes • Metalwork, Silverwork or Goldwork • Textiles or Tapestries

Beaux-arts

Divers :
War Art

Histoire humaine

Ceremonial Objects • Communications Devices • Costumes and Accessories • Currency • Imaging : Film : Photographs : Video • Local History • Manuscripts • Maps, Charts, Plans or Blueprints • Masks • Medals • Memorabilia • Military History and Technology • Oral History • Transportation : Aviation • Weapons

Services

Services de recherche

Archival Records • Library • Video Library

Information aux Visiteurs

Films and Videos • Guided Tours : English • Accessible by Public Transportation • Information Centre or Desk • Parking Facilities : Free • Gift shop • Special Needs Facilities : Parking : Signs : Washrooms : Wheelchair access • Washrooms

Services de bénévoles

Volunteer Services Available

Nombre de bénévoles : 55

Tâches : Restoration
Museum Tours
Displays
Gift Shop
Research

Avantages d'adhésion

Voting at the Annual General Meeting; Opportunity to become one of the museum Association directors; Involvement in a wide range of museum activities, including hands-on restoration work; Membership social functions; Discount at the museum Gift shop

Services Internet

General Information • Collections • Directions or Map • Online Giftshop or Bookstore

Liens touristiques locaux

Local Attractions • Hotels • Restaurants

Publications et produits

Our library contains over 7,000 books related to aviation and is one of the best aviation reference libraries in Canada.

Books • Brochures • Magazines • Periodicals • Postcards • Posters • T-Shirts or Sweatshirts or Caps • Slides • Commemorative Souvenirs • Videos

Carte

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Emplacement

Adresse :	19 Wing Comox Lazo, British Columbia V0R 2K0 Voir la carte
Téléphone :	250-339-8162
Télécopieur :	250-339-8162
Adresse postale :	Comox Air Force Museum 19 Wing Comox, PO Box 1000, Station, Forces, British Columbia V0R 2K0
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