Aviation Museum in Alberta, Canada
Preservation
We strive to help our historic aircraft fly – & then keep them flying. Our volunteers perform the necessary regular & preventive maintenance to keep our aircraft in the air.
Restoration
The Vintage Flying Museum is where history comes to life. You can be a part of the restoration of these important instruments of freedom. Spend time with our volunteers as they help keep these aircraft in top shape.
Demonstration
Explore over 20 aircraft in various states of restoration.
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Donations to Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame Museum
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Services
Founded in 1973, Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame is a not-for-profit organization that recognizes & honours individuals & organizations for making outstanding contributions to Canadian aviation. The Hall got its start after a March 1973 gathering of aviation notables C.H ‘Punch’ Dickins, S.A. ‘Sammy’ Tomlinson, S.R. ‘Stan’ McMillan, Walter E. Gilbert, & Maxwell W. Ward. The Calgary Herald had dubbed them “Hall of Fame Aviators,” but no such Hall then existed. Efforts were soon in motion to correct this, & support for the idea quickly gathered steam.
The first Board of Directors of the newly incorporated Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame comprised Chairman C.H. ‘Punch’ Dickins, Vice-Chairman Donald N. Watson, & Secretary H.W. ‘Harry’ Hayter. Others included Z.L. ‘Lewie’ Leigh, P.S. ‘Stan’ Turner, & L. ‘Lindy’ Rood. Raymond A. Munro, who served as the initial Managing Director, took on the bulk of the work.
Today, Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame is governed by a National Board of Directors, an Alberta Division & an Operations Committee. The organization is supported by numerous enthusiastic volunteers who seek to uphold & share the rich history of Canadian aviation preserved through the stories of its inducted members.
The member profiles, artefacts, & exhibits contained herein represent just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the history of Canadian aviation. These extraordinary people all made contributions to the advancement of aviation in Canada, whether as pilots, aeronautical engineers, doctors, scientists, or administrators.
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