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Canada’s Flying Museum, featuring over 40 historic aircraft and interactive exhibits for all ages!

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HOORAY!! Our Grumman Avenger completed its first post-restoration flight this morning. Congratulations to everyone involved!

HOORAY!! Our Grumman Avenger completed its first post-restoration flight this morning. Congratulations to everyone involved!

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A late start for the Lancaster’s afternoon flight. You can track it on Flightradar24 by searching for C-GVRA.

A late start for the Lancaster’s afternoon flight. You can track it on Flightradar24 by searching for C-GVRA.

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Our tulips are blooming beautifully after being planted by students from Waterdown District High School last fall. This year’s orange and red flowers celebrate the enduring friendship between Canada and the Netherlands.

Our tulips are blooming beautifully after being planted by students from Waterdown District High School last fall. This year’s orange and red flowers celebrate the enduring friendship between Canada and the Netherlands.

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The Lancaster is up for a second Canada Day flight. Follow it’s flight on Flightradar24 using C-GVRA.

The Lancaster is up for a second Canada Day flight. Follow it’s flight on Flightradar24 using C-GVRA.

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The Canso flying boat was built in Canada at two locations - Boeing in Vancouver and Vickers in Montreal. Our flying example here was built by Vickers in 1944.

The Canso flying boat was built in Canada at two locations - Boeing in Vancouver and Vickers in Montreal. Our flying example here was built by Vickers in 1944.

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A special water salute marked the Lancaster's last flight of the 2025 season on Sunday, before it enters an extended scheduled maintenance period. Seats for the 2026 season go on sale on November 21 at 9 am EST at

A special water salute marked the Lancaster's last flight of the 2025 season on Sunday, before it enters an extended scheduled maintenance period. Seats for the 2026 season go on sale on November 21 at 9 am EST at

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A freshly overhauled Packard Merlin 224 engine is now ready for installation in the #2 position on our Lancaster.

A freshly overhauled Packard Merlin 224 engine is now ready for installation in the #2 position on our Lancaster.

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Our Lancaster turns 80 on Canada Day! 🍁 Join us as we celebrate this Canadian icon. Get your tickets at

Our Lancaster turns 80 on Canada Day! 🍁 Join us as we celebrate this Canadian icon. Get your tickets at

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Keep an eye to the skies as our Lancaster is scheduled for two locals flights today (at 10:30 am and 1 pm). Follow today's flights live on - registration C-GVRA. Flightradar24

Keep an eye to the skies as our Lancaster is scheduled for two locals flights today (at 10:30 am and 1 pm). Follow today's flights live on - registration C-GVRA. Flightradar24

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It took about 10 gallons of product to repaint the top of our Lancaster's wings. Huge thanks to KF Aerospace for the excellent work - and the timelapse!

It took about 10 gallons of product to repaint the top of our Lancaster's wings. Huge thanks to KF Aerospace for the excellent work - and the timelapse!

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She’s out of hibernation! It’s time for the first engine run up after an extra long winter maintenance of North America’s only flying Lancaster.

She’s out of hibernation! It’s time for the first engine run up after an extra long winter maintenance of North America’s only flying Lancaster.

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Field trip! Our Lancaster is not on display from April 24 to 26 as it is with our friends at KF Aerospace having the top of its wings painted.

Field trip! Our Lancaster is not on display from April 24 to 26 as it is with our friends at KF Aerospace having the top of its wings painted.

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She's alive! The engines fired up quickly on the first Lancaster VR-A engine run-up of the year. A few tweaks are required, and we'll be ready for flying very soon.

She's alive! The engines fired up quickly on the first Lancaster VR-A engine run-up of the year. A few tweaks are required, and we'll be ready for flying very soon.

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Getting closer for the TBM Avenger's first flight very soon with another engine run, wing folding test and taxi trial. #avgeek #restoration

Getting closer for the TBM Avenger's first flight very soon with another engine run, wing folding test and taxi trial. #avgeek #restoration

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You're going to want to turn the volume up for this one! The Lancaster has successfully completed its first engine run of 2024. A few tweaks are required, and then we will be ready to fly!

You're going to want to turn the volume up for this one! The Lancaster has successfully completed its first engine run of 2024. A few tweaks are required, and then we will be ready to fly!

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🔊 Crank up the volume and take in the sound of the Lancaster’s first engine start of 2025. It’s almost time to fly. The first passenger flights are scheduled for Canada Day 🇨🇦!

🔊 Crank up the volume and take in the sound of the Lancaster’s first engine start of 2025. It’s almost time to fly. The first passenger flights are scheduled for Canada Day 🇨🇦!

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Originally painted in 1988, the top surfaces of the Lancaster's wings are long overdue for a re-paint. Preparations are underway!

Originally painted in 1988, the top surfaces of the Lancaster's wings are long overdue for a re-paint. Preparations are underway!

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Better late than never. Our B-25 Mitchell recently completed its first engine run-up and taxi for the season.

Better late than never. Our B-25 Mitchell recently completed its first engine run-up and taxi for the season.

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The cockpit of our Supermarine Spitfire LF Mk. XVIe is a time capsule. It has remained essentially untouched since it came off the production line in 1945.

The cockpit of our Supermarine Spitfire LF Mk. XVIe is a time capsule. It has remained essentially untouched since it came off the production line in 1945.

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HERITAGE FLIGHT - CF-18 and Lancaster - A unique perspective from a fantastic flight with the Canadian Forces CF-18 Demo Team Demo Team!

HERITAGE FLIGHT - CF-18 and Lancaster - A unique perspective from a fantastic flight with the Canadian Forces CF-18 Demo Team Demo Team!

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On November 11, follow the Lancaster's route in real-time on Flightradar24 (C-GVRA). Take off is at 10:15 am. Please note that the route is an approximation, and changes could occur due to traffic or weather. Service details:

On November 11, follow the Lancaster's route in real-time on Flightradar24 (C-GVRA). Take off is at 10:15 am. Please note that the route is an approximation, and changes could occur due to traffic or weather. Service details:

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A great turnout this Canada Day to watch the Lancaster depart for its first passenger flight of 2025! Follow her flights today on - registration C-GVRA. Flightradar24

A great turnout this Canada Day to watch the Lancaster depart for its first passenger flight of 2025! Follow her flights today on - registration C-GVRA. Flightradar24

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She's alive! The Dakota's engines were fired up for the first time this season in preparation for a trip next week to 8 Wing Trenton in honour of the 80th Anniversary of VE Day.

She's alive! The Dakota's engines were fired up for the first time this season in preparation for a trip next week to 8 Wing Trenton in honour of the 80th Anniversary of VE Day.

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The volunteer ground crew is getting the Lancaster ready for her last weekend of flying for the 2025 season (Sat 10:30 & 1:00; Sun 10:30).

The volunteer ground crew is getting the Lancaster ready for her last weekend of flying for the 2025 season (Sat 10:30 & 1:00; Sun 10:30).

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How often do you get to see the inner workings of a Merlin engine? The heads and banks have been removed from the Avro Lancaster for repairs as winter maintenance continues. #avgeek

How often do you get to see the inner workings of a Merlin engine? The heads and banks have been removed from the Avro Lancaster for repairs as winter maintenance continues. #avgeek

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