CURRENT EXHIBITS

The City of Hamilton and It’s Squadrons

This exhibit pays tribute to the City of Hamilton and its wartime efforts, as well as, the Squadrons and people who represented the Steel city during World War II. Featured are photographs and artifacts from both 119 and 424 Squadron along with the story of their development during the years 1939-45 and post war.

Also on display is the Gerry Bell Collection, a Hamilton native and Canada’s first black pilot.

The Eric Slater Collection

The Eric Slater Collection of photographs showcases Slater’s own unique wartime experience with both Bomber Command and the Tactical Air Force. Souvenirs such as uniform buttons, badges and Nazi regalia have been included within the frames as mementos of his service in Europe during the Second World War.

The Raid on Dieppe

The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, IPMS Hamilton Modellers Club has constructed aircraft models similar to those which fought in the Raid on Dieppe. Operation Jubilee, in which several Canadian Squadrons participated, is examined along with the contributions of famed airman Hollis Hills and Freddie Clarke.

PERMANENT EXHIBITS

Ist Canadian Parachute Batallion

This exhibit shows the scenes of Canada’s famous Battalion in action during WWII. The RCAF was called upon to perform many roles, including the dropping of troops behind enemy lines.

Memorial Book

The Memorial book, “They Shall Grow Not Old” is on display in a quiet alcove of the gallery for visitors who wish to search for names of family members and loved ones who lost their lives during the second World War.

Lancaster Tail Display

See a re-enactment of a Royal Air Force Lancaster crew returning from a Bombing Operation and the equipment they would have used on the flight. This exhibit is currently dedicated to the Canadian crew of 150 Squadron.