Nanton Lancaster Air Museum to Change its Name

Please note that effective May 8, 2010,
the Nanton Lancaster Society Air Museum will operate under the new name of The Bomber Command Museum of Canada.

THE NAME HAS BEEN CHANGED BECAUSE…

– The Nanton Lancaster Society was formed in 1986 and soon afterwards established a small museum that was based on the town’s Lancaster Bomber. Since then, the museum and its collection has grown dramatically, both in size and scope.

– The Lancaster is no longer the only World War II bomber in the museum’s collection and we are actively working towards acquiring others.

– Initially our displays focused on the Lancaster but over the years have evolved to focus on the entire effort that was Bomber Command.

– In 2005, Canada’s Bomber Command Memorial was Dedicated and stands at the entrance to the museum. This Memorial Wall lists 10,659 names and includes all the Canadians who were killed serving with Bomber Command during World War II.

– The museum is clearly of national significance as the only museum in Canada whose primary purpose is to honour those who served with Bomber Command.

PLEASE NOTE THAT:
The “Nanton Lancaster Society” remains as the governing body and all financial and business operations will continue under this name.
Our website will now be found at http://www.bombercommandmuseum.ca.
Web pages and links at http://www.lancastermuseum.ca will continue to function but will be phased out over the next few years.

MAY 8TH SPECIAL EVENT (1:00 pm) TO CELEBRATE THE NEW NAME WILL FEATURE:

Lancaster Merlin Engine Run-ups
Unveiling of new signage on the museum building
Unveiling of new Bomber Command display panels in the museum