The Canadian Forces Museum of Aerospace Defence at 22 Wing/CFB North Bay will launch a new exhibit today about the history of the wing entitled “North Bay @ 65”.
It's is the 65th anniversary of the military installation that is currently known as 22 Wing/CFB North Bay. Originally opened as Royal Canadian Air Force Station North Bay, 65 years of history will be told through artifacts that represent over six decades of history.
Artifacts range from newspapers to air defence equipment; from uniforms to military souvenirs. Each artifact has a story to tell about how they were a part of the history of the operations, either as a part of the technology, the people, or the relationship with the City of North Bay.
“North Bay @ 65” will be opened September 1, on the exact anniversary day, and will run until the end of the year.
Extended summer hours are on for the rest of this week (Thursday, Friday, noon– 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.); and after Labour Day weekend, the off-season hours will commence (Saturday, noon till 4 p.m., appointments welcome throughout the week).