This T-33 was manufactured in 1957. It operated in a training role with the RCAF until 1964 when it was transferred to the museum. It is painted brilliant red and appeared as the Red Knight in individual aerobatic displays with the RCAF.
The Canada Aviation and Space Museum’s MiG-15bis is a Polish-built version known as the Lim-2. Built in late 1954 by WSK in Mielec, the aircraft served with various units of the Polish Air Force before it was acquired from a Polish private collector.
This particular airplane operated in Canada with the RCAF and the Canadian Forces from August 1958 until October 1979 when it was flown to the museum for preservation.
This aircraft completed US Air Force service (as 57-0334) in April 1959, and was stored until 1971 when it began operations with the Canadian Forces. At the end of active duty in 1984, the aircraft was transferred to the museum.
This AV-8A, broadly equivalent to the RAF's Harrier GR.3, entered Marine Corps service in 1973. Over the years, it served three attack squadrons: VMA-231, 513 and 542. VMA-231’s insignia, the Ace of Spades, is visible below the cockpit.
This CF-5A, built in 1970, was based at several locations across Canada between periods of storage but served most frequently at Cold Lake. Transferred by the Canadian Forces to the museum in 1997. It retained the Warsaw Pact “aggressor” markings.
Intended to replace the Avro Canada CF-100, the CF-105 Arrow was a technical masterpiece at the forefront of aviation engineering during its time. The nose section of one Arrow, is one of the very few parts remaining of the CF-105 project.
The museum aircraft was manufactured in 1969. It was thoroughly evaluated by Canadian, American, and British test pilots, both in Canada and the United States, during 1972-74.
This helicopter was made in 1955 for the RCN. During its career this HO4S-3 is credited with rescuing 32 people, three dogs, and a cat from various marine disasters. It served with the navy until donated to the museum in 1970.
This helicopter began service in the Royal Canadian Navy in June 1955. It was used by RCN Helicopter Squadron HU-21 for pilot training and utility tasks for the fleet. After working in various locations, this helo was transferred to the museum in 1966.
This Snipe was made in 1918. Its wartime history is unknown. Imported into the United States by actor Reginald Denny (an ex-RFC pilot), it was used in one or more movies then subsequently displayed in California before being restored and flown in 1960.
The G.IV is a unique specimen — the only surviving twin-engine German First World War aircraft. It was shipped as a war trophy to Canada in 1919. The aircraft was stored in a warehouse operated by the Canadian War Museum in the 1950s.
The G.IV is a unique specimen — the only surviving twin-engine German First World War aircraft. It was shipped as a war trophy to Canada in 1919. The aircraft was stored in a warehouse operated by the Canadian War Museum in the 1950s.
Built in 1944, this Spit flew with the RAF, as well as with an RCAF and a Polish squadron. After the war it went to the Netherlands Army Air Force and sent to the East Indies. Further services were with the Belgian Air Force and private owners.
Built in Canada in 1945, this Lancaster went overseas briefly, before entering long-term storage in Canada later that year. It spent most of the following years in stored reserve, except for a brief period with 404 Maritime Patrol Squadron at Greenwood.