Liberation of the Netherlands
Over sixty-five years ago, a team of dedicated airmen took part in Operation Manna. Flying in Lancaster and Mosquito bombers, they braved the skies of the German-occupied Netherlands to drop food supplies into Dutch towns and villages. Join in these activities to remember this difficult time, and the courage of these airmen and the Dutch people.
Children’s Activities
A Bad Penny Always Comes Back by Glen Mitchell
Young visitors can meet under the nose of the Museum's Lancaster bomber for the story of the Lancaster named “Bad Penny” which flew the first food drop of Operation Manna in 1945. They'll also meet ”Pilot Bob,” host of the Museum's parachute candy drop!
Print Making Workshop — For all ages
Make a print depicting scenes of the historical 1945 Operation Manna food drop.
Feature Presentations
Preventing Bird Strikes on the Runway
Meet the "friendly" feathered friends from Falcon Environmental Services and discover how birds of prey are used to reduce bird strikes at some of Canada's busiest airports.
The Sport of Hang Gliding
At the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, get a close up look at two assembled hang gliders and get a chance to harness up. André Nadeau and his fellow members of the Ottawa Hang Gliding Paragliding Club will do a presentation of the sport of hang gliding.
