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...
by K-J | 27 Dec 2022 | History
Andrew Oakden Stag Special Outstanding RCA Museum volunteer Deanne Gilbertson recently unboxed a collection of 105-millimetre charge bags used with the C1 105mm howitzer and the L5 PACK 105mm howitzer. Gunners burnt the unused charge bags in the field at least until...
by K-J | 7 Dec 2022 | History
• To the left, Gen H.D.G. Crerar talking to soldiers during the full Divisional Parade on June 10, 1945. BGen Ziegler is standing to the right. • BGen Ziegler at the RCA Museum reviewing a temporary exhibit on him in November 1986. • A Second World War portrait of...
by K-J | 18 Nov 2022 | Sports
This Sunday the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are looking to three-peat and garner another Grey Cup, playing in Regina, SK. The Nov. 20 tilt features opponent Toronto Argos. There’s a historical connection to the game, via the RCA Museum. Before the CFL’s Grey...
