The North Atlantic Aviation Museum, located in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, showcases the region’s rich aviation history, particularly Gander’s pivotal role in transatlantic flight.
North Atlantic Aviation Museum
135 Trans Canada Highway
Gander
New Foundland and Labrador A1V 1P6
http://northatlanticaviationmuseum.com
info@northatlanticaviationmuseum.com
Fax +1 709-256-8561
Summer hours
- Daily 09:00 – 19:00
Fall/winter hours
- Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00
Hours and days of operation are dependent on staffing, please refer to the website www.northatlanticaviationmuseum.com for most up to date information
Admission fee
Gift shop
Aircraft collection
| CF-VPK
CF-CRP T9422 101065 – | Beech 18S
Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina Lockheed Hudson Mk.III McDonnell F-101B Voodoo de Havilland DH-82 Tiger Moth |
Exhibits and Collections North Atlantic Aviation Museum:
- World War II Era: The museum delves into Gander’s involvement during World War II, highlighting its significance as a strategic base for RAF Ferry Command operations.
- Transatlantic Civilian Travel: Artifacts and displays chronicle the evolution of international and transatlantic flights, emphasizing Gander’s nickname, “Crossroads of the World.”
- Cold War Period: Exhibits explore Gander’s connections with Eastern Bloc nations, the Soviet Union, and Cuba during the Cold War era.
- 9/11 Tribute: A poignant display features steel recovered from the World Trade Center, commemorating Gander’s hospitality when it accommodated over 6,700 passengers from rerouted flights during the September 11, 2001, attacks.
Aircraft on Display:
- Lockheed Hudson Bomber: One of North America’s last intact models, this aircraft symbolizes Gander’s aviation and military heritage.
- de Havilland Tiger Moth: A 1940s canvas-covered biplane, representing the era’s aviation technology.
- CF-101 Voodoo: A jet fighter that underscores the advancements in military aviation