The Comox Air Force Museum is located in Comox, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, near CFB Comox (Canadian Forces Base Comox). It is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich history of aviation in Canada, particularly the history of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).
Comox Air Force Museum
19 Wing Military Row
Comox
British Columbia V0R 2K0
+1 250-339-8162
Daily 10:00 – 16:00
Closed Christmas, Boxing and New Year’s Day
Admission by donation
Gift shop
The Comox Air Force Museum is located in Canada, in the province of British Columbia, on Vancouver Island, in the Comox Valley, by the 19 Wing Comox/CFB Comox main entrance gate on the corner of Little River Rd/Military Row and Ryan Road
Aircraft collection
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Canadair CF-100 Canuck Mk.5D Canadair CP-107 Argus Canadair CT-114 Tutor Douglas CT-129 Dakota de Havilland Canada CC-115 Buffalo Grumman CS-2F Tracker Lockheed CF-104A Starfighter Lockheed CT-133 Silver Star McDonnell CF-101B Voodoo McDonnell CF-101B Voodoo Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21MF-75 Piasecki CH-21B Shawnee |
The Comox Air Force Museum collects, preserves, interprets and exhibits artifacts relating to CFB Comox, its squadrons and its units.
Key Features:
- Exhibits and Artifacts:
- The Comox Air Force Museum houses a wide range of exhibits including historical aircraft, uniforms, medals, photographs, and other memorabilia related to the RCAF.
- It covers various periods of Canadian aviation history, from the early days of flight to modern military aviation.
- Aircraft Displays:
- Outside the Comox Air Force Museum, visitors can view several static aircraft displays, including models that played key roles in Canada’s aviation history.
- Heritage Air Park:
- Adjacent to the museum, the Heritage Air Park showcases decommissioned military aircraft in an outdoor setting, such as the CF-101 Voodoo and the CT-114 Tutor (used by the Snowbirds).
- Library and Archives:
- The museum features a library and archives for researchers, with a collection of documents, books, and videos about Canadian aviation.
- Community Engagement:
- It offers educational programs and works with local schools to provide an engaging way to learn about Canada’s military and aviation heritage.
Photos Rob Vogelaar