Resources

This page brings together authoritative publications, official histories, and trusted reference links related to the Royal Canadian Air Force and Canadian military aviation.

These resources are provided to support research, education, and the preservation of RCAF heritage, including materials marking the 100th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Royal Canadian Air Force 100th Anniversary Publications

Aircraft of the Royal Canadian Air Force: A Centennial History
(1924-2024)

100 objects for 100 years:
A History for the Royal Canadian Air Force Centennial

Answering the call:
A History of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Non-Commissioned Members

100th Anniversary of the RCAF on 100+ Years of Aircraft Engineering and Maintenance

Volume 1 – A History

Volume 2 – History Appendices

Volume 3 – Command Biographies and Reflections

CASPIR (Canadian Aircraft Serials Personnel Information Resource) is an online research database maintained by the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum that documents Canada’s military aviation history. It provides searchable information on aircraft serials, personnel records, and historical documents, supporting research, education, and the preservation of Canada’s air force heritage.

Royal Canadian Air Force History Links

Canadian Airmen and the First World War: The Official History of the Royal Canadian Air Force – Volume I

The Creation of a National Air Force: The Official History of The Royal Canadian Air Force – Volume II

The Crucible of War 1939-1945: The Official History of the Royal Canadian Air Force – Volume III

Official Lineages, Volume 4: Operational Flying Squadrons

Royal Canadian Naval Air Service History Links

A History of Canadian Naval Aviation, 1918-1962

Royal Canadian Air Force Museum Listings

Air Force Museum of Alberta

4520 Crowchild Trail SW
Calgary AB T2T 5J4

Email: via the website
Phone: 403-410-2340 ext. 2660
Website:
https://themilitarymuseums.ca/

Cold Lake Air Force Museum

3699 69 Ave.
Cold Lake, AB T9M 0B5

Email: info@coldlakemuseums.org
Phone: 780-594-3546
Website:
https://www.coldlakemuseums.org/

Comox Air Force Museum

19 Wing Comox, PO Box 1000 Stn Forces
Lazo BC V0R 2K0
(corner of Ryan Road and Military Row, Comox, BC)

Email: ryan.lees@forces.gc.ca
Phone: 250-339-8162
Website: https://comoxairforcemuseum.ca/

New Brunswick Military Aviation Museum

PO Box 511
Miramichi, NB
E1N 3A8

Email: nbamdirector@gmail.com
Website: https://nbaviationmuseum.com/

Greenwood Military Aviation Museum

14 Wing Greenwood
PO Box 786, 1 Ward Rd
Greenwood NS B0P 1N0

Email: dndwingmuseum@bellaliant.com
Phone: 902-765-1494 ext. 5955
Website:
https://www.gmam.ca/

Shearwater Aviation Museum

12 Wing Shearwater
P.O. Box 99000, Stn Forces
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 5X5

Email: curator@shearwateraviationmuseum.ca
Phone: 902-720-1803
Website:
https://shearwateraviationmuseum.ca/

Base Borden Military Museum

PO Box 1000 Stn Main, CFB Borden
RCAF Museum Annex – Hangar 11
44 Hangar Road

Email: borden.Military.Museum@forces.gc.ca
Phone: 705-423-3531
Website: N/A

Military Communications & Electronics Museum

PO Box 17000 Stn Forces, McNaughton Barracks
95 Craftsman Blvd
Kingston ON K7K 7B4

Email: via the website
Phone: 613-541-4675
Website:
https://www.candemuseum.org/

National Air Force Museum of Canada

PO Box 1000, 8 Wing/CFB Trenton
220 RCAF Rd
Astra ON K0K 3W0

Email: curator@airforcemuseum.ca
Phone: 613-965-7223
Website:
https://airforcemuseum.ca/

Canadian Forces Museum of Air Defence

33 Manston Crescent
22 Wing/CFB North Bay
Hornell Heights, ON, P0H 1P0

Email: via the website
Phone: 705-494-2011 ext 2261
Website:
https://www.aerospacedefence.ca/

Air Defence Museum

3 Wing Bagotville, CP 567
Allouette QC G0V 1A0

Email: museebagotville@cfmws.com
Phone: 418-677-7159
Website: https://museebagotville.ca/en/home