The Bomber Command Museum of Canada is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, with VE Engine-Run Day this weekend.
The event honours those who served.
“Canada's contribution to the allied victory in the Second World War, although not well known because we don't boast, was huge,” said Karl Kjarsgaard, Bomber Command Museum of Canada Curator.
“It's an important point in our history, and we want to celebrate it. Freedom is not free. Somebody paid for you.”
The event will feature memorabilia displays, aircraft engine runs, and a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flyby with two CF-18 Hornets.
“The star of the show is a Lancaster, that we’ve restored,” Kjarsgaard said. “There’s only four left running in the world, and Nanton’s Lancaster is number four.”
Throughout the day, there will also be engine runs of a Fleet Fawn, Cessa Crane, and a Bristol Hercules aircraft.
“There will be hundreds, hopefully, thousands of people here milling around, looking at all the artifacts and the aircraft,” Kjarsgaard said.
Admission is by donation, with the funds being allocated to support the Bomber Command Museum of Canada.
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 10.