Blog – Canadian Museum of Flight

March Airplane of the Month: CF-100 Canuck

Known as the “Clunk” the CF-100 was the first 100% Canadian designed and built all-weather interceptor and first flew in January 1950. The Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck (affectionately known as the “Clunk”) is a Canadian twinjet interceptor/fighter designed and produced by aircraft manufacturer Avro Canada. It has the distinction of being the only Canadian-designed fighter…
Women of Aviation Week, March 4-10

Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week {WOAW} is a global aviation awareness week for girls of all ages observed to mark the anniversary of the world’s first female pilot licence (March 8, 1910). The week is a call to address gender imbalance in the air and space industry. It is not country or group specific Since March…
Canadian Museum of Flight 2025 Annual General Meeting

Saturday, April 26, 2025, meeting starts at 7:00 pm. More information will be provided closer to the date.
It’s a great day to come to our museum!
Vimy Ridge Day, April 9th

Vimy Ridge Day is a day to commemorate the deaths and casualties of members of the Canadian Corps in the Battle of Vimy Ridge, which took place during the First World War. For more information see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vimy_Ridge_Day
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Pitt Meadows Airport Society Partners with Canadian Museum of Flight for New Facility at PittMeadows Regional Airport

Pitt Meadows, BC – November 4, 2024 –Pitt Meadows Airport Society (PMAS) and Canadian Museum of Flight (CMF) are excited to announce a significant partnership that will see PMAS making a site available at the Pitt Meadows Regional Airport (YPK) for a new museum building. This commitment marks a pivotal step forward, enabling CMF to…
Waco AQC-6

Waco AQC-6 The Waco Aircraft Company of Troy, Ohio was a major manufacturer of aircraft in the U. S. from 1928 – 1935. Beginning in 1921 as the Weaver Aircraft Company they moved to Troy in 1924 and became the Advance Aircraft Company keeping the Waco logo. From 1929 they changed the name to the…
North American Harvard

North American (Noorduyn) Harvard Mk IIB Derived from the 1935 NA-16 prototype, the North American NA-26 design was first flown in 1938. This aircraft was designated the Basic Combat Trainer, BC-1. The aircraft was known as the T-6 in the USA and as the Harvard in service with the British Commonwealth air forces. In all,…
Intro to Aviation Scale Modeling Great Success!

On Saturday November 16th the Canadian Museum of Flight held it’s first “An Intro to Aviation Scale Modeling” course where 10 youth were mentored by seasoned veteran modelers. Each student received a “beginners tool kit” and could pick a model from a number choices. The Canadian Museum of Flight would like to thank RC Pit…
Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are the ‘heart and soul’ of our Museum organization. The Canadian Museum of Flight offers a range of volunteer opportunities to make a difference and keep British Columbia’s aviation history alive and enjoyable for everyone. You can help out and use your talents in any number of ways, not just cleaning airplanes. But don’t let us…
Our Conair Firecat has Moved!

Our Conair Firecat has moved across the Langley airport and now can be see as you drive along 216th street. This new location also allows you to get much closer and see so much more of this beautiful aircraft.