Cold Lake Air Force Museum
Established | 1998 |
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Location | Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada |
Coordinates | 54°26′06″N 110°10′52″W / 54.435°N 110.181°W |
Type | CFB Cold Lake Museum |
Website | www |
The Cold Lake Air Force Museum is a military
Mission
The mission of the 4 Wing Cold Lake Air Force Museum is to preserve and display the history of 4 Wing Cold Lake and the squadrons and Units which have been, or will be stationed at, or affiliated with, 4 Wing Cold Lake and its antecedent formations. The museum is the focal point for Canadian Air Force research in the Cold Lake Region. The museum details the chronological development of the Royal Canadian Air Force, and associated Canadian Forces Units, in the Cold Lake Region. The museum also details the history and heritage of Canadian Forces Units associated with Cold Lake who served in Europe.[2]
History
A radome was reinstalled at the museum in May 2018.[3]
Aircraft
Outside the museum where one drives up, there are several aircraft and a few trucks on display. Included are specific aircraft serials and histories.
- CT-133 Silver Star – This aircraft (133413) was one of the last T-birds flying. It was used by AETE until the summer of 2004 when it was given to the museum. It is finished overall grey with an AETE red 'X' on its tail.[6]
- CT-134 Musketeer– aircraft (134241)
Museum layout
When one enters the museum, the visitor's book and the Kitshop is what one sees first. The Kitshop sells memorabilia from
The following exhibits are displayed at the Cold Lake Air Force Museum:
- 42 Radar Squadron
- No. 4 Airfield Engineers
- 1 Air Maintenance Squadron
- 4 Air Defence Regiment
- 4 Wing Hospital
- CHCL - The old Base Radio Station
- 4 Wing Fire Hall
- 409 Tactical Fighter Squadron
- 417 Combat Support Squadron
- 416 Tactical Fighter Squadron
- 441 Tactical Fighter Squadron
- 410 Tactical Fighter Training Squadron
- 419 Tactical Fighter Training Squadron
- 10 Field Technician Training Squadron
- Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment
- CFB Baden-Soellingen
- Equipment on display include: CF-5gun).
Affiliations
The museum is affiliated with:
See also
- CFB Cold Lake
- Cold Lake Museums
- Organization of Military Museums of Canada
- Military history of Canada
References
- ^ Linda Dunn, Cold Lake Museums Curitorial Manager
- ^ A-AD-266-000/AG-001 Canadian Forces Museums –Operations and Administration 2002-04-03
- ^ Riess, Kelly-Anne (3 May 2018). "Radar Dome Returns to Cold Lake Skyline". Cold Lake Sun. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ Martin, Patrick. Canadian Military Aircraft, Finish and Markings, 1968–2004. Martin Slides, 2004. pp109-123.
- ^ a b R. W. R. Walker. "CT-114 Tutor detailed list - part 3" Archived 2007-10-30 at the Wayback Machine, Canadian Military Aircraft Serial Number. Retrieved on 2008-08-06.
- ^ Martin, Patrick. Canadian Military Aircraft, Finish and Markings, 1968-2004. Martin Slides, 2004. p225.
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