Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, Military aviation museum at Hamilton International Airport, Canada
The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum is an aviation museum in Hamilton that displays military aircraft spanning different eras of combat aviation. The facility features restored planes outdoors and indoor exhibits where visitors can explore how military aircraft evolved.
The museum was founded in 1972 when four individuals pooled their resources to purchase a single aircraft. That modest beginning grew into a major collection that documents the development of military aviation over the decades.
The museum reflects how aviation shaped Canada's identity and how visitors today honor the stories of the pilots and crews who served. Displays show who these aviators were and why they matter to the country's history.
The museum is located at Hamilton International Airport, making it straightforward for visitors to navigate between aircraft. Visiting is possible year-round, with the option to explore at your own pace or join guided walks through the collection.
The museum houses one of only two Lancaster bombers still able to fly anywhere in the world, a heavy bomber from World War II. The aircraft carries markings that recall the story of a Canadian pilot who served with exceptional courage.
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