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October 10, 2024
It’s spooky season! Are you ready for a ghost story? Even in our new museum, staff have reported spooky occurrences from time to time. Loud banging after hours, mysterious voices when no one else is in the building, and lights …
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October 7, 2024
With the opening of our Snoopy and the Red Baron exhibition, we’ve been thinking about who the real flying aces of the First World War are. And who was the Red Baron? Read on to find out what defines a …
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August 15, 2024
Learn more about Dr. D.S. Reimer, a long-standing museum supporter and benefactor of our Aviation Plaza.
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July 30, 2024
This month, we welcomed two World War II aircraft as part of our RCAF 100 celebrations: the PBY-5A Canso and the Avro Lancaster. We also welcomed nearly 9,000 visitors throughout the month! Kudos to our Visitor Experience team and volunteers …
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July 19, 2024
Our RCAF 100 celebrations continue as we welcome a visiting P-51D Mustang from August 9 to 11. Owned by Hannu Halminen of Ontario, this P-51 bears the livery of 424 (City of Hamilton) Squadron. The distinctive tiger emblem is a …
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June 26, 2024
35 years ago, the Mynarski Memorial Lancaster, owned and operated by the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum (CWHM), made its first visit to the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada (RAMWC), then called the Western Canada Aviation Museum. During its one-day …
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June 12, 2024
Fun takes flight at the Royal Aviation Museum! We have many hands-on exhibits and interactive areas where kids (and kids at heart!) can learn and be entertained. Here are our top 10. 1. Live out your fighter pilot dreams in …
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May 31, 2024
Who else feels like summer is officially here? The next few months will be busy, busy, busy, and fun, fun, fun! We’ve got some returning events, visiting aircraft, and exciting news about our F-86 Sabre fighter jet restoration. Here are …
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May 24, 2024
Summer is a busy and exciting time at the Royal Aviation Museum and we rely on our volunteers more than ever. We welcome visitors from all over the world who come to Winnipeg to experience our vibrant cultural scene. Over …
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April 30, 2024
Calling all teachers, parents, and caregivers! Have you heard about our 2024 educational summer programming? We have some new and exciting options this year. Read on to find out more! Summer Fun Days For the first time, this summer we’re …
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