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Tiger Moth First Flight (Long Format) – Aug-2025
Here’s a great long format video of our Tiger Moth (CF-CIH) first flight after restoration this past Summer (August-2025) produced by Steve Thorne.
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Avro Arrow Program Cancelled – Black Friday 20-Feb-1959
On 20-Feb-1959, the the Canadian government, under Prime Minister John Diefenbaker, cancelled the Avro Canada CF-105 Arrow supersonic interceptor program. This decision immediately resulted in the layoff of over 14,000 workers and the eventual destruction of all completed aircraft, engines,…
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Volunteers Needed! Apply Now!
Learn More About Becoming a Volunteer and Download an Application Here
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Ron Holden Sandwich South Historical Society Presentation April-2023
Ron Holden is a longtime member of the Canadian Aviation Museum, sharing his extensive knowledge and passion for aviation. Ron is a pilot’s pilot (and an even nicer person!) In April 2023, he delivered a presentation to the Sandwich South…
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First Operational Jet Fighter for the RCAF – DH.100 Vampire Jan-1948
The De Havilland Vampire was selcted as the first jet-powered aircraft for full-scaleRCAF service. The first of 85 Mark III aircraft began to arrive in 1948. The unusual design of the aircraft featured a variety of materials. While the aircraft…
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3rd Annual Trivia Night – Sign up Now! 6-March-2026
Sign up your team for Trivia night. This is always a great event at the Museum!
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Tourism Windsor CROSSROADS
CAM is part of Tourism Windsor’s CROSSROADS which is excited to announce that the Pass has been enhanced to showcase the region’s rich history, culture and hidden gems. Through location check-ins and a new interactive trivia feature at each stop,…
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First Flight of the Avro Lancaster 9-January 1941
On this Day in History 9 January 1941 – First Flight of the Avro Lancaster On January 9, 1941 Captain Harry Albert “Sam” Brown took the very first Avro Lancaster, prototype BT308, into the air from RAF Ringway in Cheshire….
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Mosquito Starboard Engine Mounting 6-Dec-2025
Mosquito Bomber Group Update: This Past December, our Mosquito Team mounted the Starboard Engine to our DH.98 Mosquito Aircraft. Here is a link to a short video of the process:
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The Weather Network Visits the Canadian Aviation Museum for a flight
Enjoy this short video from our recent visit by our friends at The Weather Network. What a great day for flying. Reach out to us at the musuem if you are interested in a flight like this!
