Join us on November 11 at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum for our special Indoor Remembrance Day Service as we gather to honour and remember the brave Canadians who served and sacrificed for our freedom. 1/2
At 11:00 am on November 11, Canadians across the country pause to remember those who served and sacrificed for our freedom. At the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, we also mark that moment with a special airborne tribute. 1/3
On Nov 11, follow the Lancaster's route in real time on @flightradar24 (C-GVRA). It will be joined by the B-25 this year; take off is scheduled for approximately 10:20 am. The C-47 will fly its own route (C-GRSB). Info on the Remembrance Day service: warplane.com/events/upcomin… 1/2
Remembrance Day is about remembering those who served, those who sacrificed, and those who never made it home. It's also about recognizing the veterans and serving members who are with us today. Each year, 1,000s of Canadians join us at @CWHM for our Remembrance Day service. 1/4
Ever wonder why we wear a poppy on Remembrance Day? The tradition dates back to the First World War. Amidst the devastation of the battlefields in Flanders, Belgium, bright red poppies were the first plants to grow out of the churned-up earth. 1/3