Alberta Aviation Museum
53°33′57″N 113°31′2″W / 53.56583°N 113.51722°W
Established | 1980; Grand Opening: 1992 |
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Location | Edmonton, Alberta |
Type | Aviation museum |
Visitors | 20,000 |
Executive director | Jean Lauzon |
Website | Alberta Aviation Museum |
The Alberta Aviation Museum is an
The museum operates daily except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.[3]
History
The Alberta Aviation Museum is housed in the historic Hangar 14, one of the last two remaining examples of a 'double-double'
Hangars were built on the site from 1939 to 1942, including 3 double hangars for RCAF Station Edmonton, with one of the hangars originally opened 5 October 1940 as
Known in Edmonton as "The Hangar on Kingsway", it has been designated 'M' Hangar, Hangar #6 and later Building #14 by the Edmonton City Airport. Hangar 14 was designated a Provincial Historic Resource under the Historical Resources Act on July 4, 2000, and a Municipal Historic Resource by the City of Edmonton on August 31, 2004.[4][5]
Current
The building has been designated as a municipal and provincial historic resource. Despite its historic resource status, a recent motion put forward by City administration has revealed that the hangar is in need of structural upgrades, and requires a minimum of forty-one million dollars for repairs by 2027. It was initially motioned by administration that the building be de-accessioned from the city's heritage properties, which could result in the museum having to move (despite renewing a 25-year lease in 2018). Councilor Anne Stevenson countered this with a motion to propose a two-year timeline to determine creative solutions for the building with the end goal of the museum remaining where it is. The Alberta Aviation Museum is currently working with the City to determine a plan forward.[7]
A grassroots Facebook Group titled "Save Edmonton's Hangar 14" has been started for anyone interested in supporting the campaign and keeping the city accountable to their word to find solutions to have the museum remain at the site.
The museum hosts several groups including the 504 Blatchford Field Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets,[8] the 180 (20th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA) Royal Canadian Army Cadets,[9] 700 (City of Edmonton) Wing, Royal Canadian Air Force Association,[10] and 418 (City of Edmonton) Squadron Association,[11] and CASARA.
Collection
Aircraft
Type | Identity |
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Avro Anson II | 11567 |
Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck | 100476 |
Barkley-Grow T8P-1 | CF-BLV |
Beechcraft Model 18 | C-FRSX |
Canadair Sabre | 19101 |
Canadair CT-133 Silver Star | 21146 as "21533" |
Canadair CT-133 Silver Star (Composite) | 21506 |
Cranwell CLA.4 | |
Curtiss JN-4
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C-GDCX / 3793 |
Curtiss "Stinson Special" (replica)
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de Havilland Mosquito | VP189 |
de Havilland DH.60 Moth (on loan) | G-CYYG |
de Havilland Tiger Moth | C-GDWI (241) |
Fairchild 71 | CF-ATZ |
Fleet Canuck
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C-FMHW |
Ford Trimotor (float only) | CF-BEP |
Fokker D.VIII (replica) | |
Fokker Universal | G-CAHE |
Lockheed F-104 Starfighter | D-5805 (Netherlands) |
McDonnell CF-101 Voodoo
100060 | |
McDonnell CF-101 Voodoo
100032 (restored as 17425) | |
Noorduyn Norseman | CF-EIH |
Noorduyn Norseman | CF-HPY |
North American B-25 Mitchell | 5273 as FW251 |
Piper PA-18 Super Cub | C-FPGD |
Stinson Reliant | C-FOAY |
Vickers Viking (7/8-scale replica) | G-CAEB (Replica) |
Waco UIC | CF-AAW |
Westland Lysander (2/3-scale replica) (loaned out) |
Helicopters
Type | Identity |
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Bell 47 | |
Bell 206 | C-FQZB restored as C-GDXC |
Gallery
Affiliations
The museum is affiliated with:Alberta Museums Association, Canadian Aeronautical Preservation Association,
References
- ^ Alberta Aviation Museum
- ^ "Location". albertaaviationmuseum.com. Alberta Aviation Museum. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ "Admission and Hours". Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-12-02.
- ^ a b c "Hangar #14 (Provincial Designation)". historicplaces.ca. Canadian Register of Historic Places. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ a b c "Hangar #14 (Municipal Designation)". historicplaces.ca. Canadian Register of Historic Places. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ "Hangar #6, Building #14". Heritage Resources Management Information System. Government of Alberta. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
- ^ Mather, Nicholas. "Marketing and Communications Coordinator". Alberta Aviation Museum. Alberta Aviation Museum.
- ^ 504 Blatchford Field Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets
- ^ Alberta Army Cadet League Locations
- ^ 700 (City of Edmonton) Wing, Royal Canadian Air Force Association
- ^ 418 Squadron Association