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700 Wing RCAF Association Donates to Support Upgrades at the Alberta Aviation Museum
The 700 (City of Edmonton) Royal Canadian Air Force Association has donated $20,000 towards washroom upgrades at the Alberta Aviation Museum. The Alberta Aviation Museum is in the middle of

Alberta Aviation Museum Lecture Series
Join Alberta Aviation Museum curator Ryan Lee on a twelve-chapter journey through the history of aviation, from a uniquely Edmonton perspective. Starting with the early days of exhibition flights, through

Mad Trapper Aerial Manhunt Marks 90th Anniversary
This February marks the 90th anniversary of one of the greatest stories of heroism, survival and aviation in the history of the Canadian north.

Wop May Story Takes Flight in Exciting Documentary
‘Wop’ May’s extraordinary life is certainly worthy of a Hollywood film. But until that happens, a collection of Edmonton filmmakers have produced the next best thing…

Embark on Aviation Adventure with Museum PD Day Camps
High Flying Adventure continues with the Alberta Aviation Museum’s popular PD Day Camps for kids aged 6-12.

Progress Continues On Decade Long P-39 Joint Restoration Project
The Covid 19 pandemic may have temporarily grounded restoration work on the two rare Bell Aircraft P39 Airacobra Second World War fighter planes at the Alberta Aviation Museum, but the virus couldn’t kill the enthusiasm of the ground crew of talented volunteers who show up twice a week to breathe new life into the old machines.
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