Canada Aviation Museum

Located at the Rockcliffe Airport, in Ottawa, the Canada Aviation Museum is administered by the Canada Museum of Science and Technology Museum Corporation. Founded in 1964, the museum features a wide array of military and civilian aircrafts. The vintage bushplanes collection of the 1920s to 1940s deserves special mention.

The remains of the Avro Arrow interceptor of the 1950's are considered to be the best exhibit of the museum. There are also many interesting on-the-spot interactive activities on science of flight, demonstration and films for the tourists. Guided tours are also arranged for the visitors to see the restoration works of the museum authorities.

The various military aircrafts represent the aviation history of the Canadians.

There are several aircrafts in the museum which were flown by the Canadian pilots during the time of First World War. The aircraft collection of the Canada Aviation Museum includes:

• Avro 504K Serial: 2353
• Avro 616IVM Avian Serial:R3/CN/314
• Avro 652AMK V-P Anson Serial:MDF 329
• Avro Canada C-102 Jetliner (Nose only)
• Avro Canada CF-105 Arrow (Nose, wing tips and Rudder)
• Avro 683X Lancaster Serial:unknown Rgn:KB944
• Avro Canada CF-100 Mk.5 Canuck Serial:657
• Avro Canada CF-100 Mk.5 Canuck Serial:685

While in Ottawa, it is a must visit for the tourists.