by K-J | 8 Jan 2023 | History
Officers and NCOs with 35th Battery and their 4.5-inch Howitzer in Mons November 1918 35th Battery Gun Park in Mons November 1918 Capt George A. Downey on horseback in Mons November 1918 35th Battery Officers’ horse lines in Mons November 1918 35th...
by K-J | 4 Jan 2023 | History
Cousin Edna was a frequent letter writer for Pte Cecil Minary during his CEF journey fighting the Germans on the battlefields of France, initially during the Battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917 after he left Canada following his training at Camp Hughes. Editor’s Note:...
by K-J | 30 Dec 2022 | History
Here’s a copy of a letter Pte Cecil Minary wrote home on Jan. 17, 1917. The letters are in the archives of the Wawanesa Museum. Editor’s Note: During the First World War, Pte Cecil Minary served in the CEF, beginning his military training at Camp Hughes prior to...
by K-J | 29 Dec 2022 | History
Andrew Oakden Stag Special Our weapons vault contains 90-plus small arms and light weapons, and some Star Wars weaponry. During the making of Star Wars, they used contemporary, modified weapons as movie props. Our matching Star Wars small arms include a Sterling...
by K-J | 29 Dec 2022 | News
RCA Museum’s outdoor artillery gun park features a ZPU-4 14.5mm anti-aircraft gun, which is still used by armies around the world. While it might be winter, RCA Museum director Andrew Oakden recommends checking out the outdoor displays, which are free. Then...
