Alberta Aviation Museum
11410 Kingsway NW T5G 0X4 Edmonton, AB, Canada

Thanks to a generous grant received from the Museums Assistance Grant program, the museum was able to purchase 24 new metal cabinets, or wardrobes from Acme Visible in Vancouver to rehouse the museum’s collection of aviation related garments. https://www.albertaaviationmuseum.com//new-wardrobes-prov/

Speedy Pocket Planes ($2.50 + GST) One Speed - Fast! Kids will be so excited to play with these pint-sized, pull-back planes, THEY will break the sound barrier! Imagination, you are now cleared for takeoff! Contribute to #santasanonymous #yegexpress #museumstoresunday

The Alberta Aviation Museum is still open Thursday - Sunday with advance timed-entry tickets available for sale at www.albertaaviationmuseum.com. Due to the recent increase in COVID-19 numbers and growing concerns towards protecting the health and safety of our volunteers, the museum will be suspending restoration and library volunteer activities until December 1st. Although work will be temporarily halted, patrons will still be able to catch a glimpse of our restoration projects on Thursdays and Saturdays (dependent on interpreter availability).

From 12:00pm 12:30pm, following the Beverly Cenotaph 100th Remembrance Day Ceremony Group, we will be hosting a group Watch Party viewing of select stories from Blatchford Tales part of our ongoing oral history project.

Contributions to our #GivingTuesday2020 Campaign help towards managing our collection. As the stewards of over 90 years of Blatchford history, stories, and artifacts, financial support is key in helping to preserve and display over 9,500 artifacts and 298,000 historic photographs in our collections. Many hours of work go towards ensuring that every museum visit is a whole new experience. Donations greatly propels this momentum forward. https://www.albertaaviationmuseum.com/donate-now/

We are one week away from hosting our first digital Theory of Flight school field trip! Final tests are a go and we are cleared for take-off! https://www.albertaaviationmuseum.com/school-program/

After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, join the global celebration of generosity on Giving Tuesday! Set your calendars to donate on or before December 1st. Visit our Campaign Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/422625105412271 OR... Donate Today! https://www.albertaaviationmuseum.com/donate-now/

Do you have questions for our restoration team? On November 18th, in celebration of Ask a Conservator Day, we will open dialogue on the practices and techniques of the following restoration initiatives/projects that we have on the go: Flight Helmets/Parachutes/Kit Restorations F-86 Sabre Restoration Project Bell 206 Restoration Project Bell P-39 Airacobra Project... If you have questions that you would like to ask, please post them below and we will answer as many as we can on the 18th. #AskAConservator See more

Beverly Remembrance Day 2020 100th Year Ceremony

Time travel with our Research Library with Modern Wonder Mondays! A look at the engineering evolution of the aircraft undercarriage. (August 1939) Browse this and over 5000 of our library titles with the purchase of a museum membership. http://ow.ly/Tqrh30rkiFM

Our first digital field trip is underway! Thanks to all the volunteers and staff that worked to make Theory of Flight a reality this year! Schools can book their next digital field trip at https://www.albertaaviationmuseum.com/school-program/

A reminder to tune on our Facebook Page as we acknowledge Remembrance Day online this year. 10:30 - Group Viewing of Beverly Remembrance Day 2020 100th Year Service. 12:00 - Hosted Watch Party of select videos from our Blatchford Tales Series.... https://www.facebook.com/abavmuseum

Here is another bundle of toys destined for the "Yeg Express" to the North Pole. Drop by this Thurs-Sun to donate towards our #santasanonymous Campaign. Special thanks to the Lee family for helping fill our plane full of toys this holiday season. #yegexpress

Check out our profile in the St. Albert Cool Winter Guide! https://www.stalberttoday.ca//exciting-changes-at-alberta-

Today, we were very pleased to host MLA Sarah Hoffman for a tour of the museum and showing exciting initiatives we are doing for the community. It's truly a magical place Where History Takes Flight! @shoffmanAB

Time travel with our Research Library with Modern Wonder Mondays! A 1939 infographic map profiling Croydon, Britain's Premier Airport at the time. Browse this and over 5000 of our library titles with the purchase of a museum membership. http://ow.ly/edhJ30rkiFP

Remembrance Day 2020 As you know, 2020 has been an interesting year in terms of events and celebrations. In order to safeguard the health and safety of its participants and keeping with city gathering restrictions, the 700 Wing Annual Remembrance Day Ceremony at the museum hangar will not be taking place this year. That said, the museum will still be taking steps to acknowledge the soldiers and airmen who have made the ultimate sacrifice in an online format.... On November 11th, be sure to tune in on the museum’s Facebook page where we will be hosting online group viewing sessions of local Remembrance Day services, as well as stories from Blatchford Field. Itinerary of Digital Events Hosted on our Facebook Page (Links to be Posted Next Week) 10:30 am 11:20 am: Group viewing of the Beverly Cenotaph 100th Remembrance Day Ceremony. 12:00pm 12:30pm: Group viewing of select stories from Blatchford part of our ongoing oral history project. The museum will be open to the public on Remembrance Day from 10:00am 5:00 pm with admission by donation. Limited admission tickets are available online at www.albertaaviationmuseum.com.

Link Trainers were a series of flight simulators that were produced between the early 1930's and the early 1950's by Link Aviation Devices.

Help us fill a plane bound for the North Pole! The Alberta Aviation Museum is proud to announce that it is an Official Donation Location for 630 CHED’s Santas Anonymous. The YEG Express, our resident Norseman bush plane, is prepped and ready for take-off! We need your help loading it full of gifts and toys for children in need this holiday season!... Every Thursday Sunday from now until December 4th, the museum will be accepting donations of new toys suitable for children from infants to age 12. Patrons can either bring their donations with them during their visit or purchase a special item from our gift shop. We are honoured to be a part of this annual holiday campaign. It holds a special place in the hearts of many of our staff, volunteers, and community members. We encourage all visitors to help ensure that no child is left behind this holiday season. Donate and share your story online. Tag us @abavmuseum or use the hashtags #santasanonymous and #yegexpress to help spread the love of giving this holiday season! Happy Holidays! The Alberta Aviation Team 11410 Kingsway NW, Edmonton www.albertaaviationmuseum.com

November Featured Volunteer: Brent Abbott, Vice President, BOD Brent has worked extensively with the Hatlie Group and management to create our museum's Blueprint for Sustainability Plan. Brent currently serves on the Board's Policy, Fund Development, and Executive Committees.

2021 Museum Memberships can now be purchased directly online at www.albertaaviationmuseum.com. Psst. Christmas is coming, so consider giving the gift of a year-round experience!

By the 1970's, Wardair had grown from a northern bush flying operation to the largest charter airline in Canada.

The Alberta Aviation Museum is saddened to hear the news of a true pioneer in aviation. Our museum's narrative heralds many tales of Max's involvement in championing air service in Canada and The North. A genuine soul. Our thoughts are with his family. https://www.cbc.ca//cana/north/max-ward-obituary-1.5788258

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