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.
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.
Manufactured in 1918. After passing through the hands of several American owners, this Avro 504K was purchased and restored by the RCAF and subsequently passed to the museum for static displays.
Manufactured in 1918, the museum aircraft was sent to Canada as a war trophy in 1919. It was put on display for a time, then stored in various locations until it became part of the museum collection in 1969. This aircraft is the only surviving Junkers J.I
Manufactured in 1918, the museum aircraft was sent to Canada as a war trophy in 1919. It was put on display for a time, then stored in various locations until it became part of the museum collection in 1969. This aircraft is the only surviving Junkers J.I
This specimen was built in England in 1917. Its British service history is unknown, but in 1918 it was sent for air service in the United States. In 1965 it was purchased by the Canada Aviation and Space Museum.
This aircraft was assembled in 1945, captured the same year, and shipped to Canada in 1946. Stored in Calgary, and was sent to Rockcliffe in 1964. It was refinished in the markings of I JG/400 and put on display at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum.
This aircraft was assembled in 1945, captured the same year, and shipped to Canada in 1946. Stored in Calgary, and was sent to Rockcliffe in 1964. It was refinished in the markings of I JG/400 and put on display at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum.
This Bf-109 crash-landed near the Arctic port of Murmansk, Soviet Union, in August 1942. It was re-finished in its original colours and put on display at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum.
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 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 aircraft was built in 1963. It flew as a trainer for a number of years before being transferred to the Snowbirds. The Canadian Forces donated it to the museum in late 1999.
Manufactured in 1948, this Vampire served with RCAF fighter squadrons and an operational training unit until stored in 1956. It was transferred to the museum in 1964.
This aircraft was built in 1937 as a light bomber for the RAF. In 1938 it was one of 19 Hinds delivered to the Royal Afghan Air Force. It served with the RAAF into the 1940s and was an instructional airframe in the 1950s.
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 helicopter manufactured as a H-25A for the US Army was modified in 1954 as a HUP-3 for the RCN, where it served until 1964. It was purchased by the Canadian War Museum in 1965 and restored by Boeing Canada between May 1981 and November 1982.
Labrador #301, the first to enter service with the Canadian Forces and the last to retire, was delivered to the Canada Aviation and Space Museum in July, 2004 and marked the retirement from active service of the illustrious Labrador fleet.
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 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 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 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.