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.
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.
The museum aircraft was donated to Canada by the Government of France in 1916. It was exhibited with other war trophies across Canada and the United States from 1917 to 1919.
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.
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.