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The British Columbia Aviation Museum restoration
facility is adjacent to the Main Display Hangar and
public access is welcome (accompanied by a tour
guide). The restoration hangar is always crowded
with projects and is especially busy on Thursdays,
our ‘work day’. The 5,000 square foot hangar
includes wood working, metal working, instrument
repair and parts storage areas.
Many, but not all, of the Museum’s aircraft have
been restored or refurbished within the restoration
facility. Some aircraft were restored before the
We are having a Raffle on this Beautiful Tiger Moth Pedal hangar was built in 1997, and some, e.g. the Vickers
Airplane. It was made by one of our very talented Viscount, are too large to fit into the restoration
members, Gene Miller. facility. Other aircraft were received in flying
condition and have been maintained within the
Valued at $1000.
display hangars.
Draw Date is January 31st, 2019.
Recent restorations include the North American
Tickets are $10/each or 3 for $20. Harvard Mk. II, the Auster AOP 6, the Lincoln Sport
Call the office today at (306) 651-7247 to purchase your and the 7/8 scale SE 5a. Visits to these aircraft
within the display hangars will reveal the skill and
tickets.
dedication of the many volunteers who contribute
their talents so generously.
Current projects include the Lockheed T-33 Silver
Star canopy mechanism repair and construction of
the Hoffar H-1 replica.
