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Established | 1975 |
Location | 4629 McCall Way NE, Calgary, Alberta |
Director | Steve Ogle |
Public transit access | C-Train to Whitehorn Station then Bus 57 |
Website | www.asmac.ab.ca |
The Aero Space Museum of Calgary is a museum in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The museum is located immediately south of the Calgary International Airport.
The museum was founded in 1975 by aviation enthusiasts and former World War II pilots. It showcases the history of aviation and space technology of Western Canada. Over 24 aircraft are on display, as well as 58 aeronautical engines.[1] A section details the Canadian space programs. Archives containing documents about aeronautics are also located on the premises.
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Sopwith Triplane (replica
Taylorcraft Auster MK.VII
F-86 Sabre used as a chase plane at Edwards AFB until donation to the museum by Boeing
de Havilland DH-100
Waco ECQ-6 custom Waco Cabin Series,
Barkley-Grow Aircraft T8P-1 one of only 3 T8P-1s in existance.
de Havilland Twin Otter CF-PAT, second Twin Otter off the de Havilland Canada Production line.
The Museum is affiliated with CMA, CHIN, and Virtual Museum of Canada.
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