Comox Air Force Museum

The Comox Air Force Museum is an aviation museum at the CFB Comox airfield in British Columbia that focuses on the history of Canadian military flight. It displays restored aircraft, uniforms, instruments, and documents that explain the work and experiences of pilots and ground crew.

The museum was founded in 1987 as part of the Air Force training school and later became an independent museum dedicated to West Coast Canadian aviation history. Over time, aircraft from different eras of Canadian air defense were added, documenting how the mission evolved.

The museum sits at CFB Comox and reflects how the Royal Canadian Air Force shaped the country's defense over time. Walking through, you encounter machines that represent an entire era of Canadian military innovation and the pilots who flew them.

The museum is located at the main gate of CFB Comox and opens on most days, making it easy to visit when you are in the area. The exhibits are housed mainly in hangars and outdoors, so dress for the season and bring weather-appropriate clothing.

The museum holds a fire balloon device launched by Japan during World War II toward North America, one of the few surviving examples of this unusual weapon. This rare object reveals a surprising and overlooked chapter of the war on the Canadian coast.

Location: British Columbia

Inception: 1987

Website: http://comoxairforcemuseum.ca

GPS coordinates: 49.71470,-124.90800

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:06