This museum, which opened in 1974, is situated on the grounds of the Richardson International Airport in Winnipeg. Previously known as the Western Canada Aviation Museum, in late 2014, Queen Elizabeth II granted permission for it to use the term “Royal” in its name. It opened at a new location in May 2022.
Exhibit in the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada at its former location (January 2012)
Source: George Penner
Aircraft on display at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada (June 2022)
Source: George Penner
Vickers Vedette at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada (June 2022)
Source: George PennerSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.90119, W97.22477
denoted by symbol on the map above
Western Canada Aviation Museum
This page was prepared by George Penner and Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 19 November 2022
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