The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum

The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, located at Hamilton airport was founded in 1972 with the aim to acquire and maintain a complete collection of aircraft flown by Canadians and Canadian military from the beginning of World War II to the present.

Surely the star of the museum's collection is Avro Lancaster FM213.  This Lancaster, nicknamed ‘Vera’ is currently marked KB726 in honour of P/O Andrew Mynarksi, who flew with RCAF’s No. 19 “Moose” Squadron. The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum is the only place in the world where the public can purchase a seat on board this amazing aircraft.

When not in the air, 'Vera' is parked in the museum's main display hangar, allowing visitors to view the exterior of the aircraft, including the bomb bays.  Though it is generally not possible to enter or view the interior of the aircraft, the museum occasionally has events where this is possible.  Call ahead if your heart is set on getting inside.

Rear air gunner Douglas Hicks had the opportunity to get inside 'Vera' in 2005 when she traveled to the New York Air Show.