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Bomber Command Museum of Canada Operated by the Nanton Lancaster Society. Honouring all those associated with Bomber Command during WWII

Located in Nanton, Alberta

🐷🦫✈️ A pig, a beaver, and a Mustang walk into a museum…No punchline needed. They’re already the talk of the hangar! 😂Fin...
27/10/2026

🐷🦫✈️ A pig, a beaver, and a Mustang walk into a museum…

No punchline needed. They’re already the talk of the hangar! 😂

Find these little characters in the gift shop at the Bomber Command Museum of Canada.

The Prisoners of War exhibit explores the experiences of Bomber Command aircrew and other Allied personnel captured duri...
26/10/2026

The Prisoners of War exhibit explores the experiences of Bomber Command aircrew and other Allied personnel captured during the Second World War. Through historical photographs, documents, artefacts and personal accounts, the exhibit examines the conditions of captivity, the challenges of life in prisoner-of-war camps, and the planning and ex*****on of escape attempts.

It also highlights the contribution of Bomber Command personnel to escape efforts and the determination of those who endured captivity in the hope of returning home.

The exhibit offers visitors an opportunity to learn more about this important aspect of wartime history and to remember the courage, resilience and sacrifice of those who served.

“When the boys got over their fainting spells from seeing a girl climb out of the airplane, they became very helpful.” —...
23/10/2026

“When the boys got over their fainting spells from seeing a girl climb out of the airplane, they became very helpful.” — Violet “Vi” Milstead

✈️ FEATURE FACT | Violet Milstead: From the Mosquito to the Canadian Bush

Violet “Vi” Milstead Warren was breaking barriers long before women were widely accepted in the cockpit. During the Second World War, she served with Britain’s Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA), ferrying military aircraft from factories to airfields and operational stations supporting the Allied war effort, including Bomber Command.

From April 1943 to July 1945, Vi flew 47 different types of aircraft and logged 623 hours in the air. Among them was the de Havilland Mosquito, a versatile aircraft used by Bomber Command for precision bombing, reconnaissance and other demanding missions.

But Vi’s flying career didn’t end when the war did. Returning to Canada, she resumed her work as a flight instructor and went on to become one of Canada’s first female bush pilots, flying into remote communities and northern Ontario work camps, transporting passengers and supplies, and spotting forest fires.

Her achievements were later recognized with her appointment as a Member of the Order of Canada in 2004 and her induction into Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame in 2010.

From delivering aircraft during wartime to pioneering bush flying in Canada, Vi Milstead proved that the sky was no place for limits.

📸 Swipe through to see Vi beside a Mosquito and take a closer look at her flight log — a remarkable record of a woman who helped make aviation history.

The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was one of the most important fighter aircraft of the Second World War. Designed in the 1930s, ...
22/10/2026

The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was one of the most important fighter aircraft of the Second World War. Designed in the 1930s, it featured an all-metal construction, retractable landing gear, a closed canopy and a liquid-cooled V-12 engine. With nearly 35,000 built, it became the backbone of the Luftwaffe’s fighter force and served in roles including bomber es**rt, fighter-bomber, and night fighter.

The Bf 109 played a significant role in the air war against Bomber Command. During the later years of the war, German single-engine fighters were also used extensively in night-fighter operations against Bomber Command aircraft.

Our museum’s aircraft is a Spanish-built Hispano HA-1112-M1L “Buchón,” a post-war development of the Bf 109. Powered by a Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, it served with the Spanish Air Force before being acquired by the producers of the 1960s film Battle of Britain. Canada later purchased the aircraft, and the Bomber Command Museum acquired it in 2022.

Today, it helps us tell the story of the aircraft and airmen that Bomber Command faced during the Second World War.

Over the years, the Bomber Command Museum of Canada has remained committed to preserving the history of Bomber Command a...
21/10/2026

Over the years, the Bomber Command Museum of Canada has remained committed to preserving the history of Bomber Command and honouring the men and women who served. Through our exhibits, events, and ongoing efforts, we strive to ensure their stories, courage, and sacrifice are never forgotten.

As we reflect on the museum’s past, we also look toward the future. We have exciting plans ahead and look forward to continuing to share this important history with our community and future generations.

Stay tuned for what’s to come.

CORNELL FV729 -A huge thank you to Don McLean who has donated his Cornell to the museum -our fifth runnable aircraft and...
20/10/2026

CORNELL FV729 -A huge thank you to Don McLean who has donated his Cornell to the museum -our fifth runnable aircraft and a type important to the training of pilots for Bomber Command. Cornells were flown by Alberta EFTS’s at High River, De Winton, and Bowden. Details at https://www.bombercommandmuseumarchives.ca/aircraft_cornell.html

🎃 LAST-MINUTE HALLOWEEN SHOPPING! 👻Looking for costumes and Halloween goodies? Stop by the Museum for some spooktacular ...
19/10/2026

🎃 LAST-MINUTE HALLOWEEN SHOPPING! 👻

Looking for costumes and Halloween goodies? Stop by the Museum for some spooktacular deals!

🛍️ EVERYTHING IS JUST $1.00!

You’ll find:
🎭 Costumes in various sizes
🍪 Cookie cutters
👻 Masks
🎃 Tablecloths
🕸️ And much more!

🕙 Museum Hours: Saturdays & Sundays, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Come find some frightfully good bargains while supplies last! 🧡🖤

🔧 With winter here, work continues inside the hangar at the Bomber Command Museum. Featured above are Brian and Ian work...
17/10/2026

🔧 With winter here, work continues inside the hangar at the Bomber Command Museum. Featured above are Brian and Ian working on the fuel line of our Lancaster, while Hugh and Doug are chipping away at other projects. ✈️

We’d like to thank all our volunteers for the time and effort they put into maintaining, restoring, and preserving the aircraft and equipment in our collection. Their work is an important part of keeping this history alive.

Interested in lending a hand? Get in touch with the museum or stop by on a Tuesday evening during shop night to see what’s happening and meet the crew. New volunteers are always welcome!

🏗️✈️ Home for the HeaviesThe Bomber Command Museum of Canada is embarking on the most ambitious fundraising campaign in ...
16/10/2026

🏗️✈️ Home for the Heavies

The Bomber Command Museum of Canada is embarking on the most ambitious fundraising campaign in our history: the Home for the Heavies expansion project.

Since 1986, our museum has grown from a small community project built around Lancaster FM159 into an internationally recognized centre for preserving and sharing the history of Bomber Command.

Now, we are looking toward the future.

The Home for the Heavies project will add a 25,000-square-foot hangar, a new taxiway, and an outdoor viewing area immediately west of our existing facility. This new space will provide a permanent home for our Lancaster FM159 and the Halifax bomber currently being restored for the museum.

The expansion will also create new opportunities for educational programs, events, aircraft demonstrations and visitor experiences, while allowing us to better preserve these remarkable aircraft for future generations.

Bomber Command flew almost 400,000 operations over 2,000 days. More than 55,000 of the 120,000 people who served were killed, including more than 10,600 Canadians.

This project is about more than a building. It is about ensuring their stories, sacrifices and aircraft continue to be remembered.

🍁 We invite you to join us and help build a Home for the Heavies.
https://bombercommandmuseum.ca/home-for-the-heavies/

❄️ Winter Hours are here! ❄️From October 16 to April 30, the Bomber Command Museum of Canada is open Saturdays & Sundays...
16/10/2026

❄️ Winter Hours are here! ❄️

From October 16 to April 30, the Bomber Command Museum of Canada is open Saturdays & Sundays, 10 AM–4 PM.

We look forward to welcoming you this winter! ✈️

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Saturday 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 10:00 - 16:00

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