From the mighty Starfighter, the fastest plane to fly in the Royal Canadian Air Force, to the iconic bi-colour Hawaii Martin Mars waterbomber, the B.C. Aviation Museum (BCAM) is dedicated to safeguarding and celebrating aircraft that have shaped the province’s history.

Founded in 1989, the museum hosted its biggest annual open house yet on Aug. 23 and 24, drawing an estimated 5,000 visitors.

With a chance to explore aircraft displays, partake in a range of activities and chat with aviation aficionado, visitors glanced at more than 40 airplanes in exhibits inside and outside the North Saanich museum.

“Our main purpose and mission is to preserve, maintain, and educate on the aviation history around British Columbia,” said event organizer Emma McGugan.

B.C. Aviation Museum assistant direc

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