| R.C.A.F. Memorial Museum |
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Description
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In September 1931, seven years
after the official formation of the Royal
Canadian Air Force, the arrival of two flights
of aircraft from No.2 (Army Cooperation) and
No.3 (Bomber) Squadrons from Camp
Borden marked the commencement of
operational activities at RCAF Station
Trenton.
Since that small beginning, activities have continued at an unrelenting pace, through World War 2, the Korean War, the "Cold War"', the Gulf War, and United Nations peacekeeping duties around the world.
Servicemen and women from Trenton, together with their counterparts throughout the Canadian Forces, have made an outstanding contribution to the preservation of world peace and democracy, creating a heritage whose conservation is of the utmost importance.
In 1984, the role played by the Royal Canadian Air Force in that heritage was commemorated by the opening of the RCAF Memorial Museum at Trenton. Unlike others, the Museum is the only one in Canada dedicated to the memory of the many men and women of the RCAF, its predecessor and successor organizations, and especially to those who died while serving their country.
The Museum is situated within an Air Park which contains an extensive collection of aircraft, ranging from the venerable DC3 Dakota of World War 2 tame, to the newest arrival, a MIG 21 tighter. After seeing active service with both the former Soviet and East German Air Forces, this aircraft was one of many which became surplus when East and West Germany reunited. It was donated by the German government to thank the RCAF for its many years of service in Germany, and to symbolize the end of the Cold War.
Share in celebrating the heritage of the Royal Canadian Air Force by visiting the Air Park and Museum. A visit will highlight the outstanding success which has been made in preserving artifacts and memorabilia relating to the RCAF years, and even dating back to the Royal Flying Corps of World War 1. The variety and magnitude of the collection, which has grown steadily since 1984, is most impressive, and visitors young and old will find something of interest to all.
General Information
- Hours of operation
- Mon. to Thurs. 12:00 to 5:00pm & 6:00pm to
8:00pm
- Winter (Oct 1 - Apr 30); Wed - Sun: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Summer (May 1 - Sep 30); Mon - Sun : 10:00am - 5:00pm- Call for group visit or special appointments.
- Winter (Oct 1 - Apr 30); Wed - Sun: 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Admission
- Free
- Free Parking
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Last updated: 02/14/00.
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