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They served in the air and are remembered with Manitoba’s lakes. Behind every name is a story—some widely known, and others in danger of being slowly forgotten over time. Across Canada, place names reveal layers of history, culture, and memory. …

The sight of aircraft travelling through the sky captures the imagination, but it is their engines that make flight possible. Recently, the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada added three standalone aircraft engines to the Museum floor—each representing a pivotal …

As Canada prepares for the next chapter in human space exploration — with Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen set to fly on an upcoming Artemis mission — interest in the night sky feels newly rekindled. For many Canadians, most of us …

Before radios and satellites, before radar dishes and GPS receivers, there were pigeons. These unassuming birds once carried the hopes of aviators, soldiers, and explorers — soaring through storms and gunfire to deliver vital messages when no other form of …

Each November 11th, Canadians pause to reflect on the service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives in the line of duty. Preserving and sharing the stories of those who served in the air—many of whom never returned—is one …

We’re thrilled to present an exciting lineup of visiting aircraft that brings history, innovation, and real-world aviation operations right to our doorstep. From iconic warbirds to modern-day aerial workhorses, there’s something for every aviation fan to discover—only at the Royal …

The Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter George as the new incoming President and Chief Executive Officer. Peter brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in branding, strategy, and stakeholder engagement. …

On July 25–27, 2025, Hannu Halminen will return to Winnipeg to display his North American P-51 Mustang IV at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada. The P-51 played an important role in the history of the Royal Canadian Air Force …

He was a teenage infantryman who became a bomber pilot, a peacetime pioneer who flew farther than any Canadian before him, and by the time he was 30, he had done more to map the North than most men did …

While the term gremlin may have existed earlier, the myth truly “took off” with pilots and ground crew of the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the early days of World War II. These troublemaking, impish creatures became the scapegoat for mechanical issues …