Air Force Day – a Canada 150 Signature Event – July 8

HAMILTON, ON - June 23, 2017 - The Canadian Warplane Museum at 9280 Airport Road, Mount Hope (Hamilton) presents Air Force Day: Past, Present and Future on Saturday, July 8 from 9 am to 5 pm.

This Canada 150 Hamilton 2017 Signature Event invites the public to meet current members of the Royal Canadian Air Force, see aircraft up close on the ground, and learn the many roles performed by Canada’s air force today. View helicopters, trainers and transports, the Vimy Flight biplanes and CF-18 Hornet. Also, see the museum’s collection of vintage military aircraft, including the Avro Lancaster bomber. Visitors will have a chance to view over 60 aircraft.

“The Canadian Warplane Heritage as ‘Canada’s Flying Museum’ is pleased and privileged to join forces with the City of Hamilton in celebrating Canada’s 150th Anniversary. Looking back over the many achievements of our rich community history and the many significant contributions to our nation’s progress, we proudly remember the past while recommitting ourselves to work even harder for a brighter future.” - David G. Rohrer, President & CEO, Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum

Additional resources

Admission

• Adult (age 16+): $20
• Child (ages 6 to 15): $15
• Price includes HST

Weather date

Sunday July 9, 2017

For more information

• Website: www.warplane.com
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 1-877-347-3359
   
• For more information about the Vimy Flight and A Nation Soars, a Department of Canadian Heritage-sponsored trilogy that commemorates Canada’s integral contributions with the evolution of First World War aviation, watch this video trailer: http://www.vimyflight.ca
• To learn more about the Avro Lancaster Bomber, watch this video trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ol2rem6d3g

“This year, Hamilton joins cities across the country to celebrate Canada’s 150th year as a nation. This important anniversary offers us all a chance to reflect on our city’s contributions to the growth of our nation – from our proud industrial roots to the exciting revitalization transforming our city. It’s also a chance to imagine the kind of city we want to build moving forward.” - Fred Eisenberger, Mayor, City of Hamilton