Great War Flying Museum to reopen

May 12, 2016 · 0 Comments

After more than a year of planning, structural work and major exhibit renovations, the Great War Flying Museum (GWFM) will re-open to the public May 21 at 1 p.m.
Mayor Allan Thompson will officially cut the ribbon to help celebrate this significant milestone in the Museum’s 46-year history.
GWFM was created through the efforts of the Ontario Aviation Historical Society, founded in 1970 by a group of members at the Brampton Flying Club. With a vision to inspire a passion and appreciation for First World War aviation history, it is dedicated to all those who served in the world’s first air war.
This beautifully restored museum now houses a renewed collection of original uniforms, artifacts, documents and art through stunning new displays of aircraft models, rare treasures and aviation-related dioramas.
GWFM is also unique. It is the only organization in Canada that builds and flies full-sized reproduction First World War aircraft for education, entertainment and for the benefit of members and the visiting public.
In the hangar adjacent to the newly renovated Museum, visitors are welcome to meet dedicated volunteers and see up-close the aircraft that filled the skies during those early days of aviation.
The Museum is at Brampton Flight Centre, 13691 McLaughlin Rd., just south of King Street.