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26 April 2005

60th Anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE-Day)
The Canada Aviation Museum offers free admission to veterans

Ottawa—To commemorate the 60th Anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE – Day), the Canada Aviation Museum is pleased to offer FREE admission to Veterans throughout the month of May. The Museum is proud to honour the tremendous contribution of Canada’s veterans in the First World War, the Second World War, the Korean War, and Canadian Forces in peacekeeping missions and operations, in this way during the Year of the Veteran.

As of May 1, 2005, the Museum will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m..

The Canada Aviation Museum, is Canada’s best aviation museum with an internationally renowned aeronautical collection. The Museum is located at the intersection of the Aviation and Rockcliffe Parkways. Admission is $6 adults; $5 for students; $5 for seniors; and $3 for children 4-15; free for children under 4. A family pass is $14. Free parking. OC Transpo bus #129 Rockcliffe also goes to the Museum.

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General information:
613 993-2010 or 1 800 463-2038

Media Contact:
Denis Legaré
Communications & Marketing: 613 991-3834 or dlegare@technomuses.ca