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Whirly-Girls and the Flying Seven: Women take flight!
Women have been part of aviation history since its beginning, though their contributions often receive less attention than those of their male colleagues. Women have defied gravity and societal expectations
Hangar 14 Update September/October 2025
As the summer winds down, the Alberta Aviation Museum reflects on a vibrant season filled with children’s camps, guided tours, and the launch of our first-ever Props ’n’ Hops event. Looking ahead, we’re preparing for the 10th anniversary of Open Cockpit Day and festive fall celebrations. Thank you for being part of our journey and helping us share Edmonton’s aviation history with the community.
Hangar Update July 2025
Our summer has only just begun and has been truly uplifting! Watching campers explore the science, history, and mechanics of flight right here in Hangar 14 has been an absolute joy. Museum tours continue to attract enthusiastic guests, eager to learn and engage with Edmonton’s aviation heritage. Our birthday party program has also been a tremendous hit—parents love celebrating special moments in Hangar 14 amid iconic aircraft.
Planes, Tractors, Boats, and Automobiles
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a … fire truck? In our central gallery, we have a little red fire truck that interests and confuses visitors – after all, what do fire trucks have to do with aviation? This particular truck is referred to as a crash tender, which is a fire truck designed specifically to fight fires at airports and military air bases.
Dogs in the Alberta Aviation Museum Collection A History in Photos
As International Dog Day approaches, the Alberta Aviation Museum shines a spotlight on an often-overlooked aspect of aviation heritage: the loyal dogs who stood beside our aviators. Dogs in the Alberta Aviation Museum Collection explores archival photographs that reveal how dogs played meaningful roles in aviation history—as morale boosters, mascots, and sometimes even flying companions.
The Story of Our (New) Fokker Universal Part Two: Twisted Metal and Digital Truths
When the Fokker Universal arrived at the Alberta Aviation Museum in late 2024, its future was uncertain. Severely damaged in a 1944 landing accident, the aircraft appeared beyond saving—until a surprise 3D scan offered new clarity. Thanks to FARO Technologies, we now have a digital roadmap of the Fokker’s structure, revealing that the damage is far more limited than previously believed. This unexpected insight has given our restoration team cautious optimism—and a clearer path forward.
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