Two exhibits will be helping the Canadian Forces Museum of Aerospace Defence (CFMAD) celebrate its 25th anniversary.
The museum opened in 1998 and has welcomed tens of thousands of visitors while growing its collection to over 10,000 artifacts.
Officials say the museum covers the history of Canadians in air and aerospace defence since the First World War, with a focus on the Cold War and modern-day operations in North Bay.
“CFMAD is so proud to share the stories of the members of 22 Wing past and present with the North Bay community and visitors to the region,” says Bethany Aitchison, Curator. “From the staff at the radar stations across the country, to the aircrews who intercepted suspicious aircraft, and everyone in between, the air defence community in Canada has a wonderful story to tell. We thank everyone who has visited and supported us over our first 25 years.”
The first of two summer exhibits, an art exhibit by artist and veteran Peter Robichaud of Halifax is available for viewing now.
The second exhibit, on loan from an army museum, will be opening mid-summer and run until mid-October.
Visit www.aerospacedefence.ca for more information and visiting hours.
