Great War Flying Museum

Great War Flying Museum

The main hangar at Brampton airport.
Established 1970
Location Brampton Airport in Caledon, Ontario Canada
Type Aviation museum
Curator Dan Easton
Website www.greatwarflyingmuseum.com

The Great War Flying Museum is an aviation museum located at the Brampton Airport (CNC3) in Caledon, Ontario Canada. The museum builds and maintains flying replicas of World War I aircraft. Paying members and volunteers help build and maintain the authentic replicas.

All aircraft are kept in airworthy condition by donations, air show and members' fees. The museum is a non-profit organization.

Replica aircraft in flying condition

Replica aircraft under construction

Aircraft details

The aircraft flown by the Great War Flying Museum were constructed in such a way as to balance historical accuracy with ease of maintenance and airframe longevity. As far as possible, attention has been paid to historical detail, but in some instances necessity has dictated various changes.

Due to various long distance trips undertaken by the aircraft to participate in airshows and events, the engines are more modern than those in the original aircraft types. The original wooden tailskids have been replaced with tailwheels in order to operate from paved runways, and the main wheels have been equipped with modern disc brakes. In addition, modern radio equipment and flight instruments have been installed in each aircraft.

Fokker Dr.I

Fokker Dr.I

Fokker D.VII

Nieuport 28

Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5a (80% scale)

Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5a

Sopwith 1½ Strutter

Aircraft movie/television appearances

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    Coordinates: 43°45′35″N 79°52′43″W / 43.75978°N 79.87857°W / 43.75978; -79.87857

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