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Projects

• The Nanton Lancaster Society was formed 28 years ago with the goals of honouring the Canadian contribution to Bomber Command and the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan.
• The museum was significantly expanded in 1997 and again in 2007.
• The current 37,000 square foot facility displays thirteen aircraft and associated interpretive displays, artwork, and military vehicles. The museum also includes a library, archives, and restoration shops.
• The museum has gained both national and international recognition as a leader in commemorating the efforts and sacrifice of those who served with Bomber Command during WW II.

• The museum has evolved into a facility that restores aircraft to runable-taxiable status. This ability is being constrained by extremely limited tarmac space and the lack of a suitable, designated area from which visitors may observe the aircraft.
• Additional aircraft are being acquired and restored. As these efforts progress, particularly when aircraft are assembled with wings attached, we require additional display space for them.
• Expanded areas are required to accommodate our future development and special events.

• The Society is proposing to build a 33,600 square foot hangar facility immediately northwest of the existing facility with an adjacent 56,700 square foot tarmac/parking area.
• As well as a large open area for aircraft display and special events, the building will include additional interpretive display areas, an aviation art gallery/lounge, a theatre, meeting room, kitchen and food preparation facilities, washrooms, restoration shop, and storage area.

• This portion of the museum will be utilized to host major community events.
• The Lancaster will be permanently hangared in the new building and, as one of the Town's icons, will serve as a backdrop for the events.

Donators may place their name on our "Donor Board" which is composed of two wing panels from a Canadian-built Lancaster. It will be on permanent display in the museum. How To Donate Please download the donation form and instructions. Museum Expansion Donation Form or