The first prototype DH98 Mosquito (W4050 – E0234) first flew at Hatfield, England on 25th November 1940, with Geoffrey R de Havilland (Geoffrey Junior) at the controls, accompanied by John E. Walker, the chief engine installation designer. Painted in ‘prototype…
Mark your calendars for our annual reading of Frederick Forsyth’s “The Shepherd”, on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 7 pm (doors open at 6:30). This gripping story of an RAF pilot’s challenges over the North Sea is a lasting family…
We are thrilled to announce the winners of our first-ever photo contest at the Canadian Aviation Museum! We would like to thank everyone who participated and showcased their amazing talents! A 2026 calendar showcasing a photo submitted by all the…
On September 5, 1959, Canada became the third nation to reach space with a successful launch of the Canadian Black Brant 1 from the Churchill Research Range (CRR) in Northern Manitoba. Over the last 60 years, the Black Brant rocket…
16 Aug 1947 – First Flight of the De Havilland Canada DHC-2 ‘Beaver’The De Havilland Beaver was designed and built in Canada and first flew on August 16, 1947 at Downsview, Ontario. It is a rugged all-metal aircraft operable on…
On August 10, 1949, the Avro Canada C-102 Jetliner soared into history as North America’s first jet-powered airliner and the second of its kind in the world, trailing the British de Havilland Comet by just 13 days. Designed built by…
On August 9, 1950, the first Canadian-built F-86 Sabre, designated CL-13 Sabre Mk 1, took its maiden flight at Dorval, Quebec, piloted by A.J. Lilly. This aircraft, assembled from US-made parts, was essentially a Canadian version of the North American F-86A. It was the first…
The first military demonstration of aircraft flight in Canada was given at Petawawa Camp Ontario on 2- August 1909, by J.A.D. McCurdy and F.W. Baldwin, with the assistance ofthe Royal Canadian Engineers. On the morning of 2 August, they made…
Our 1940 DH.82C Tiger Moth is getting very close to flying. Watch this short video of another engine test from July 10,2025 to see the status of the project! Great work by volunteers Perry, John, Glenn, and Al.
On 20-July 1969, at 10:56 p.m. (EDT), U.S. astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, commander of Apollo 11, becomes the first person to set foot on the Moon. Fifteen minutes later, Buzz Aldrin climbs down the ladder of the lunar module to…
